Athletic Director Cindy Connelley introduced Katie Flaherty as the new Field Hockey Coach for the University. Flaherty emerged from an extensive search and excellent candidate pool. Flaherty is a graduate of U. Maine Orono were she played field hockey from 2003-2006 and served as a graduate assistant in 2007.

Flaherty will begin coaching immediately and conduct spring practices at the end of the month. She previously served as an assistant coach for field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse at Thomas College. Flaherty currently coaches the Majestix Club team (U16) and previously at the USA Futures Program in Orono.

“Coach Flaherty comes with very strong recommendations about her ability to build on the program's successes and lead this team in the NAC as well as deep into the NCAA tournament" Athletic Director Cindy Connelley states. “We were looking for someone with a fire and passion for field hockey with the ability to have good student rapport and support our academic mission. Katie can both teach and coach the game, as she has been involved with hockey in the state of Maine, where high school hockey is so strong".

Flaherty earned a BS and MS in Kinesiology and Physical Education while attending U. Maine Orono. A three time captain of the Field Hockey program where she earned America East All-Academic Team and All-Tournament Team honors in 2004 and 2006. Flarherty was named America East 2nd Team and All Region 2nd Team in 2006.

Flaherty will assume the head field hockey role and also have strength and conditioning duties within the athletic department.