St. Mary's College of Maryland has officially named Allyson Osborne as the head field hockey coach, ending her interim status after a successful inaugural season. Appointed in August 2022 following the departure of former coach Jessica Lanhan, Osborne led the team to a United East Conference regular-season championship and an NCAA Tournament berth in 2025. Her demonstrated leadership and commitment to athlete success earned her this position, according to Athletic Director Crystal Gibson. Osborne aims to build upon the program's legacy of excellence both on the field and within the classroom.

By the Numbers
  • Osborne's interim season concluded with a 13-6 overall record.
  • St. Mary's achieved its fifth consecutive undefeated league record during her tenure.
  • 18 athletes named to the NFHCA National Academic Squad, with 7 being Scholars of Distinction.
State of Play
  • Osborne successfully inherited a team with a history of four conference titles and two NCAA tournament appearances.
  • The Seahawks maintained high academic standards, with numerous players on All-Academic teams.
What's Next

As head coach, Osborne will focus on sustaining the program's competitive edge and enhancing its academic achievements. She plans to leverage her leadership experience to further improve player development and team performance in upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

Allyson Osborne's promotion to head coach reflects a promise of continuity and growth for St. Mary's field hockey. Her past successes suggest that she will effectively nurture talent and uphold the team's tradition of excellence.