Mercyhurst University
D1 FCSErie · Pennsylvania · NCAA Division I-FCS · Private nonprofit, 4-year or above
Men's programs · 12
Women's programs · 14
| Sport | Roster | Head coaches | Spend per athlete | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soccer | 51 | 1 | $3K | Athletes |
| Lacrosse | 39 | 1 | $2K | Athletes |
| Other Sports | 34 | 1 | $3K | |
| Ice Hockey | 25 | 1 | $14K | |
| Field Hockey | 22 | 1 | $4K | |
| Softball | 22 | 1 | $6K | Athletes |
| Volleyball | 22 | 1 | $4K | Athletes |
| Water Polo | 17 | 1 | $5K | |
| Basketball | 15 | 1 | $14K | Athletes |
| Rowing | 15 | 1 | $4K | |
| Bowling | 11 | 1 | $5K | |
| Tennis | 9 | 1 | $2K | Athletes |
| Cross Country | 9 | 1 | $2K | Athletes |
| Golf | 7 | 1 | $5K | Athletes |
Coaches · 81
34 head coaches across 27 teamsWho to write to at Mercyhurst University. Tap Draft email and we write it from your athlete page. You get the coach's email and phone from the school's own site, then send it yourself.
Football
12- Tom SydeskiHead coachHead Coach
- Adam ScarpinoGraduate Assistant Coach (Special Teams)
- Brandan RiversAssistant Coach (Defensive Backs)
- Bryce DempseyAssistant Coach (Defensive Coordinator)
- JD WilliamsAssistant Coach (Wide Receivers)
- Jared LeeAssistant Coach (Running Backs)
- Kalleigh BurkeAssistant Coach (Defensive Line)
- Kellen O'NeillAssistant Coach (Special Teams Coordinator / Tight Ends)
- Michael FormanAssistant Coach (Defensive Backs / Pass Game Coordinator)
- Michael WaringGeneral Manager (Recruiting Coordinator/Offensive Line)
- Mike KraheAssistant Coach (Defensive Analyst / Outside Linebackers)
- Tom HermanAssistant Coach (Chief of Staff)
Men's Basketball
6- Gary ManchelHead coachHead Coach
- Brendan FitzpatrickAssistant Coach
- Jeff PlanutisAssistant Coach
- Josh GregoryAssistant Coach
- Kyle MilliganAssistant Coach
- Luke LatinaAssistant Coach
Women's Basketball
4- Erin Mills-ReidHead coachHead Coach
- Amber RenzAssistant Coach
- Jermaine Cooper Sr.Associate Head Coach
- Kelly SimmonsAssistant Coach
Baseball
2- Jimmy LatonaHead coachHead Coach
- Jake MarinelliAssistant Coach
Softball
2- Leanne BakerHead coachHead Coach
- Shannon MinihaneAssistant Coach
Track and field
4- Michael PalmerHead coachHead Coach
- Cassidy SucharAssistant Coach
- Erick FriedmanAssistant Coach - Throws
- Francis KloeckerAssistant Coach - Pole Vault
Men's Soccer
4- Austin SolomonHead coachHead Coach
- Andrew BennettAssistant Coach
- Ethan KinyoGoalkeeper Coach
- Ross StewartAssistant Coach and Player Development Coordinator
Women's Soccer
3- Dale WhiteHead coachHead Coach
- Jack EmanuelAssistant Coach
- Ross StewartAssistant Coach and Player Development Coordinator
Volleyball
4- Ryan PattonHead coachHead Coach
- Abby SoboleskiAssistant Coach
- Dave RappVolunteer Assistant Coach
- Jenell PattonRecruiting Coordinator / Assistant Coach
Men's Wrestling
2- Jimmy OverhiserHead coachDirector of Wrestling / Head Coach
- Qian'te WagnerAssistant Coach
Women's Wrestling
1- Alexia WagnerHead coachHead Coach
Cheer and dance
2- Danielle KaiserHead coachHead Coach Dance Team
- Michelle BlackHead coachHead Cheer Coach
Men's Golf
1- Luke MiskoHead coachHead Coach
Women's Golf
1- Tara Grassi-FriedmanHead coachHead Coach
Tennis
1- Jerome SimonHead coachHead Coach
Cross country
2- Michael WilliamsonHead coachHead Coach
- Ashley KingAssistant Coach
Men's Lacrosse
2- Trey KeeleyHead coachHead Coach
- Nathan ReichelAssistant Coach
Women's Lacrosse
1- Kersten DaneauAssistant Coach
Field Hockey
3- Rachel BannatyneHead coachHead Coach
- Ally BraceAssistant Coach
- Louise PertAssistant Coach
Men's and Women's Rowing
4- Jonathan RostHead coachHead Coach
- Christopher LuffAssistant Coach
- Emily McCauleyVolunteer Assistant Coach
- Nick HannonAssistant Coach
Men's Water Polo
1- Brandon BricarellHead coachHead Coach
Other coaches
7- Anna ZelinaHead coachHead Coach Club Figure Skating
- Halli BidwellHead coachHead Coach Club Equestrian
- Jace BarnettHead coachHead Esports Coach/Athletic Communications Assistant
- Luke GrossmanHead coachHead Coach Women's ACHA D2
- Samantha StrebelHead coachAssistant Women's Coach / Head Coach Men's Bowling
- Shawn Marie GorringHead coachHead Coach Color Guard
- Tom McKinnonHead coachHead Coach Men's ACHA D1
Stunt
2- Ruthanne OakesHead coachHead Coach
- Kristin Lorei-BarryAssistant Coach
Women's Bowling
2- Haley YoukerHead coachHead Coach
- Samantha StrebelHead coachAssistant Women's Coach / Head Coach Men's Bowling
Women's Flag Football
4- Zack HelsleyHead coachHead Coach
- Ashlee GallagherAssistant Coach
- Ashlyn HarveyVolunteer Assistant Coach
- Doug HelsleyAssistant Coach
Women's Ice Hockey
3- Michael SistiHead coachHead Coach
- Natasha HawkinsAssistant Coach
- Scott SpencerAssistant Coach
Women's Water Polo
1- Mike DoyleHead coachHead Coach
Read from the public staff directory at hurstathletics.com on October 9, 2026. Staffs change every year, so check the school's page before you write. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us.
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Golf
Tennis
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