Hamilton College

Missy Mariano was named head coach of the Hamilton College field hockey program in July 2017. In 2024 the Continentals were ranked as high as 22^nd in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division III Top 25 poll, and they played in the NESCAC championship quarterfinals. Mariano coached two all-NESCAC team selections, as well as all-region and all-American midfielder Lilly Truchon ’26. A dozen student-athletes made the NFHCA National Academic Squad and the Continentals received a National Academic Team Award for the seventh time in eight years under Mariano.

The Missy Mariano File

 
Hamilton Head Coach (2017-present)

• 61 wins in seven seasons, including 10 victories in 2018 and 2021
• Guided Hamilton to six postseason appearances highlighted by a trip to the 2019 NESCAC semifinals
• Mentored three all-America team selections and 13 all-region and 15 all-NESCAC team honorees
• In 2023 ranked as high as 15^th in the coaches poll
• Ranked as high as 14^th and had two players in the NFHCA Division III Senior Game in 2022
• In 2021 ranked as high as 15^th in the coaches poll
• Ranked as high as 18^th in 2019 and won at nationally ranked No. 4 Bowdoin in a NESCAC championship quarterfinal
• In 2018 the Continentals hosted a conference championship quarterfinal for the third year in a row and finished the year ranked 18th in the final coaches poll
• Mariano's squad climbed as high as No. 8 in the coaches poll in mid-September 2017 -- the highest ranking in program history

 
Franklin and Marshall Head Coach (2008-16)

• Teams boasted a winning record in each of her last eight years, and made five NCAA championship appearances in the last six seasons
• Left as the winningest coach in program history with a record of 129-46 (.737)
• Six players received a total of 10 all-America honors and the Diplomats collected 21 all-region selections
• Earned at least a share of five Centennial Conference regular season crowns and captured the tournament title in 2012
• Conference coach of the year in 2011 and 2015, coached a conference rookie of the year and two players of the year, and added 33 all-conference honors
• In 2016 directed the Diplomats to a record of 16-5, a share of the conference regular season title and a trip to the NCAA quarterfinals
• In 2014 established team records for most goals, shutouts and wins (tie) in a season
• The 2012 and 2014 squads recorded 18 victories apiece
• Franklin & Marshall reached No. 1 in the NFHCA poll for the first time in program history in 2013
• Named the 2011 NFHCA Division III South Region Coach of the Year
• Served as the senior woman administrator

 
William Smith College Assistant Coach (2004-07)

• Assisted the Herons as they put together a record of 69-16 and made four NCAA championship appearances
• Helped guide the team to the national semifinals in 2004 and the quarterfinals in 2005 and 2006
• Program garnered 11 all-America selections, 19 all-region honors and three Liberty League player of the year awards
• William Smith won four league titles and Mariano was part of three league coaching staff of the year awards

 
Student-Athlete at Middlebury

• Known as Missy Krempa, she was a four-year starter at midfield and finished her career with 21 goals and 48 points
• In 2003 the team captain helped lead the Panthers to a 19-1 record, a NESCAC championship and the NCAA final
• Was a first team all-American, first team all-NESCAC and selected for the NCAA all-tournament team
• On the all-region first team twice and earned a spot on the 2003 NFHCA National Academic Squad
• Chosen by her teammates to receive the Unsung Hero Award in 2002 and the Panther Contribution Award in 2003
• Given the 2004 Deborah Parton Memorial Award for the Middlebury female athlete who exemplifies spirit and dedication
• Graduated cum laude with a degree in history and psychology

 
Other Information
Grew up in Johnstown, N.Y.