University of Connecticut
D1 FBSStorrs · Connecticut · NCAA Division I-FBS · Public, 4-year or above
Men's programs · 7
Women's programs · 11
| Sport | Roster | Head coaches | Spend per athlete | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 120 | 1 | $5K | Athletes |
| Rowing | 45 | 1 | $12K | |
| Lacrosse | 36 | 1 | $10K | Athletes |
| Soccer | 31 | 1 | $15K | Athletes |
| Swimming and Diving (combined) | 30 | 1 | $11K | Athletes |
| Ice Hockey | 25 | 1 | $20K | |
| Field Hockey | 24 | 1 | $11K | |
| Softball | 19 | 1 | $29K | Athletes |
| Volleyball | 18 | 1 | $25K | Athletes |
| Basketball | 14 | 1 | $221K | Athletes |
| Tennis | 8 | 1 | $22K | Athletes |
Coaches · 83
17 head coaches across 18 teamsWho to write to at University of Connecticut. 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
20- Jason CandleHead coachHead Coach
- Bo ButtermoreAssistant Linebackers Coach
- Brooks JenkinsDefensive Tackles Coach
- Daryl ElyAssistant Defensive Backs Coach
- Jay AndersonAssistant Coach - Safeties
- Joe SchaeferAssistant Coach - Defensive Line
- John MorookianAssistant Coach - Offensive Line
- Junior CollinsAssistant Wide Receivers Coach
- Kerry DixonAssistant Coach - Wide Receivers
- Marquel BlackwellAssistant Coach - Co-Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks
- Max WrayAssistant Coach - Tight Ends
- Mickey JacobsAssistant Coach - Linebackers
- Nate ColeAssistant Coach - Running Backs
- Nik KesselAssistant Special Teams Coach
- Nunzio CampanileOffensive Coordinator
- Pat CashmoreSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Phill GuardAssistant Offensive Line Coach
- Robert WeinerAssociate Head Coach - QBs
- Rod ChanceAssistant Coach - Pass Game Coordinator / Cornerbacks
- Ryan ManalacDefensive Coordinator
Men's Basketball
4- Dan HurleyHead coachHead Coach
- Kimani YoungAssociate Head Coach
- Mike NardiAssistant Coach
- Mike PeguesAssistant Coach
Women's Basketball
5- Geno AuriemmaHead coachHead Coach
- Chris DaileyAssociate Head Coach
- Morgan ValleyAssistant Coach
- Nykesha SalesAssistant Coach
- Tonya CardozaAssistant Coach
Baseball
4- Jim PendersHead coachHead Coach
- Chris PodeszwaAssistant Coach
- Jeff HouriganAssociate Head Coach
- Joshua MacDonaldPitching Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Softball
5- Laura ValentinoHead coachHead Coach
- Ellie SielerAssistant Coach
- Giselle Juarez-PresleyAssistant Coach
- Mackenzie KeyesAssociate Head Coach
- Sydney FlemingAssistant Coach | Director of Softball Operations
Men's Soccer
4- Chris GbandiHead coachHead Coach
- Kamali WebsonAssistant Coach
- Robbie MontanaroAssistant Coach
- Stefan DefreggerAssociate Head Coach
Women's Soccer
4- Margaret RodriguezHead coachHead Coach
- Carson D'AmbrosioAssistant Coach
- Kaitlyn MahoneyAssistant Coach/Director of Operations
- Mary HearinAssistant Coach
Volleyball
4- Ellen Herman-KimballHead coachHead Coach
- Lindsey FroehlichAssistant Coach
- Max DunnAssistant Coach
- Ryan Bradley Jr.Assistant Coach
Golf
3- Dave PezzinoHead coachHead Coach
- Chris AyersAssistant Coach
- Jon WortmannVolunteer Coach
Women's Tennis
2- Laura GlitzHead coachHead Coach
- Daniela Vidal RomeroAssistant Coach
Cross country and track and field
5- Connor Mahoney-AshberryAssistant Coach
- Darryl SullivanAssistant Track & Field Coach
- Douglas WalshAssistant Coach/Director of Operations Track and Field/Cross Country
- Hannah JefcoatDirector of Operations & Assistant Coach
- Jim SullivanAssistant Coach
Women's Cross country and track and field
1- Selwyn Maxwell, Jr.Associate Head Track & Field Coach (Sprints, Hurdles, Women's Multi-Events
Women's Swimming and diving
3- Chris MaielloHead coachHead Coach
- Katie PolkHead coachHead Diving Coach
- Nicole MonanianAssistant Women’s Swimming Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Women's Lacrosse
5- Katie WoodsHead coachHead Coach
- Allie ZornAssistant Coach
- Elizabeth RobertshawAssistant Coach
- Grace CoonAssistant Coach
- Katie FrederickAssociate Head Coach
Men's Ice Hockey
4- Mike CavanaughHead coachHead Coach
- Alex WestlundAssistant Coach
- Sean WalshAssistant Coach
- Tyler HeltonAssociate Head Coach
Women's Field Hockey
4- Paul CaddyHead coachHead Coach
- Chrissy Davidson AriscoAssistant Coach
- Elliot Van StrydonckAssistant Coach
- Madi HerbAssistant Coach
Women's Ice Hockey
3- Chris MacKenzieHead coachHead Coach
- Ainsley SvetekAssistant Coach
- Casey HandrahanAssociate Head Coach
Women's Rowing
3- Gordon GetsingerHead coachHead Coach
- Audrey KelleyAssistant Coach
- Lizzie MitchellAssociate Head Coach
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Football
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Baseball
Soccer
Basketball
Golf
Lacrosse
Swimming and Diving (combined)
Volleyball
Tennis