Kayla McNamara was named the Assistant Coach of the RMU Women’s Soccer team in July of 2025.
McNamara, most recently serving as the assistant women's soccer coach at Mercyhurst and Pitt-Johnstown, bringing a diverse background of playing and coaching experience to the Colonials' program.
McNamara's collegiate playing career began at Emerson College before she transferred to Clarion University, where she completed her undergraduate studies. After graduating from Clarion in 2022, McNamara continued her academic and athletic journey abroad, enrolling in graduate school at the Rome City Institute in Rome, Italy. While in Italy, McNamara not only pursued her Master's Degree but also gained invaluable experience training with several local professional women's teams, which ignited her passion for coaching and development.
Academically, McNamara holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management with a Minor in Media from Clarion University, earned in 2022. She furthered her education by earning a Master's Degree in Sports Management and Coaching from Rome City Institute in 2023.
