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Kinzel, Devin
Devin Kinzel
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Devin Kinzel will begin her first campaign as an assistant coach with the Delaware field hockey program for the 2025 season, head coach Tara Zollinger announced on July 10, 2025.
"We are thrilled to welcome Devin to our coaching staff," Zollinger said. "Devin brings a unique blend of tenacity, fresh perspective, and strong enthusiasm for coaching. Her passion for helping student-athletes pursue their goals through sport perfectly aligns with our staff's philosophies. We are confident her energy and dedication will make an impact on our student-athletes and program."
Kinzel spent four seasons on the Temple University field hockey team and assumed a role as a volunteer assistant with her alma mater beginning in January of 2025.
"I am honored to join the Delaware field hockey program as an assistant coach," Kinzel said. "The University of Delaware is a top academic school, and field hockey is a premier program. I'm so excited to work with and learn from the expertise of Coach Zollinger and Coach Mooney, who have such an incredible background. I deeply appreciate the hard work, resilience, and championship mindset they have and are bringing to this program. I cannot wait to contribute to the tradition of excellence and the development of our student-athletes on and off the field. I'm beyond grateful to all the wonderful athletics staff and administration for this opportunity. I look forward to beginning this new chapter and becoming part of the Blue Hen community."
During her playing career, she was a team captain her senior season and earned All-BIG EAST Second Team honors while helping the Owls achieve their furthest postseason run since 2015.
Her stint as a coach with her former team allowed her to assist with team management and game preparation, as well as mentoring players while encouraging academic and athletic success.
"We are thrilled to welcome Devin to our coaching staff," Zollinger said. "Devin brings a unique blend of tenacity, fresh perspective, and strong enthusiasm for coaching. Her passion for helping student-athletes pursue their goals through sport perfectly aligns with our staff's philosophies. We are confident her energy and dedication will make an impact on our student-athletes and program."
Kinzel spent four seasons on the Temple University field hockey team and assumed a role as a volunteer assistant with her alma mater beginning in January of 2025.
"I am honored to join the Delaware field hockey program as an assistant coach," Kinzel said. "The University of Delaware is a top academic school, and field hockey is a premier program. I'm so excited to work with and learn from the expertise of Coach Zollinger and Coach Mooney, who have such an incredible background. I deeply appreciate the hard work, resilience, and championship mindset they have and are bringing to this program. I cannot wait to contribute to the tradition of excellence and the development of our student-athletes on and off the field. I'm beyond grateful to all the wonderful athletics staff and administration for this opportunity. I look forward to beginning this new chapter and becoming part of the Blue Hen community."
During her playing career, she was a team captain her senior season and earned All-BIG EAST Second Team honors while helping the Owls achieve their furthest postseason run since 2015.
Her stint as a coach with her former team allowed her to assist with team management and game preparation, as well as mentoring players while encouraging academic and athletic success.
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