Jenny Rizzo - Field Hockey Coach - Davidson College Athletics

Jenny Rizzo

Title:
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Phone:
2121

Jenny Rizzo is beginning her coaching career with the Wildcats in 2019 after spending the last four seasons as Penn State’s starting goalkeeper.

From Hershey, Pa., Rizzo started 79 games for the Nittany Lions and spent more than 5,400 minutes in the cage with a career saves percentage of .749. She registered seven saves as Penn State defeated then-No. 2 Maryland 3-1 last fall and was part of three NCAA Tournament teams (2016-18).

Rizzo played on the U19 and U21 U.S. National teams and is a member of the U.S. National Development Squad. While she works with the Wildcats, she will also be pursuing a pro career in England.

"After years of watching Jenny from the opposite bench, I am tremendously pleased to have her on our side of the pitch," said head coach Zoe Almquist. "I could not be more excited that Jenny is beginning her coaching career here at Davidson. She has played at the highest levels, and will provide our goalkeepers with the specialized instruction that is essential for their position. Jenny is a natural teacher of the game, not just with goalkeepers but all positions. In addition, she is a great role model for our athletes."