Former All-American, national champion, Olympian and third-year head coach Dina Rizzo was promoted to Associate Head Coach, head coach Missy Mehargannounced Wednesday.
Rizzo was hired by Meharg as an assistant coach at the beginning of the 2010 season. In those three seasons, she has helped the Terrapins to two NCAA titles, three Final Fours, an ACC title and a record of 60-11 (.845).
“Dina naturally teaches the game as she played at NCAA and Olympic level,” Meharg said. “Heart, unmatched daily work rate, details to high performance and love for the game are her coaching trademarks. It has been an honor having her back in College Park for the last three years.”
Rizzo played for the Terrapins from 1998-2001 and played in three Final Fours, two NCAA title games and was a member of the 1999 national champion team. She helped bring home four straight ACC titles. As a senior, she was named a First Team All-American and to the All-ACC and NCAA All-Tournament Teams. from umterps.com
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