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Attleboro Today
By the People, for the People
Attleboro Native Missy Traversi Named Merrimack Women's Basketball Head Coach
Traversi returns to college coaching after departing Army program.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:30am
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Merrimack University's new women's basketball coach Missy Traversi brings a wealth of experience and local ties as she looks to build a successful program.Attleboro TodayMissy Traversi, an Attleboro native and former head coach of the Attleboro High girls basketball team, has been named the new head coach of the Merrimack University women's basketball program. Traversi previously played at the University of Maine and professionally overseas before coaching at Army.
Why it matters
Traversi's hiring represents a homecoming for the Attleboro native, who now has the opportunity to lead a Division I women's basketball program in her home state of Massachusetts. Her experience as both a player and coach at the collegiate level will be valuable assets as she looks to build up the Merrimack program.
The details
Merrimack announced Traversi as its new head coach on Monday, bringing her back to college basketball after she departed the Army program following the 2024-25 season. Traversi is a Bishop Feehan graduate and former head coach of the Attleboro High girls basketball team. She also played for the University of Maine and professionally overseas.
- Merrimack announced Traversi as its new head coach on Monday, April 7, 2026.
- Traversi departed the Army program following the 2024-25 season.
The players
Missy Traversi
An Attleboro native who was named the new head coach of the Merrimack University women's basketball program. Traversi previously played at the University of Maine and professionally overseas before coaching at Army.
Merrimack University
A Division I university located in North Andover, Massachusetts that has hired Missy Traversi as the new head coach of its women's basketball program.
What they’re saying
“We are thrilled to welcome Missy Traversi as the new head coach of our women's basketball program. Her experience and passion for the game will be invaluable assets as we look to build a successful program at Merrimack.”
— Merrimack University Athletics
The takeaway
Traversi's homecoming to Massachusetts represents an exciting opportunity for the Merrimack women's basketball program to benefit from her coaching expertise and local ties as they look to elevate the team's performance at the Division I level.
