In her four decades of college coaching, Liz LaPlante has moved from Division III to Division II to Division I.

The unique part? She never had to change jobs or leave home.

LaPlante is entering her 44th season as the women's head coach at UC San Diego. The San Diego native got the job as a 21-year-old after her playing career ended at San Diego State.

She's led the Tritons program through UCSD's transition among the NCAA's three levels, finding a satisfying balance between coaching and raising a family in her hometown.

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