University of Maryland women's field hockey coach, Missy Meharg, has introduced Jenny Rizzo as the new assistant coach and goalkeeper coordinator. Rizzo, a current member of the U.S. National Team, will also represent the United States in the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Her role will involve leading the goalies and defensive units. Rizzo brings coaching experience from Davidson and Lafayette College, as well as an impressive playing career at Penn State, with over 5,400 minutes in the cage and a .749 career saves percentage.

By the Numbers
  • Rizzo started in 79 games for Penn State
  • She posted a career saves percentage of .749
State of Play
  • Rizzo is a current member of the U.S. National Team
  • She will represent the United States in the Olympic Games in Paris this summer
What's Next

Rizzo's arrival is poised to enhance the development of the goalkeepers and defensive units within the Maryland Field Hockey Program.

Bottom Line

Jenny Rizzo's addition to the coaching staff brings a distinguished playing career and valuable coaching experience, promising to elevate the Maryland Field Hockey Program's goalkeeper development.