Melanie Daly joined Head Coach Brett Croft's Biola women's soccer staff as an assistant coach in 2023, bringing with her valuable experience as a former NCAA Division II soccer player.
Daly played women's soccer at Anderson University (S.C.) from 2016–2020. During her freshman campaign, Daly made the All-SAC Tournament Team. She was also an All-SAC Honorable Mention in 2017 and 2018 and went on to serve as team captain in 2019.
In 2020, Daly graduated magna cum laude from Anderson University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She later earned her Master of Education in Counseling and Development, with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, from Winthrop University in 2022.
Over Daly's first three seasons at Biola, Peyton Nelson earned All-PacWest honors three times, and Marije Rechin and Briley Phelps were each two-time All-PacWest selections.
Originally from Midlothian, Virginia, Daly enjoys riding bikes with her husband, Seth, reading, and spending time outdoors. Her favorite Bible verse is Hebrews 12:1–3.
