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 Football
Coaching Staff
Chris McKenney
Head Coach
 Chris McKenney enters his eighth season at the helm of Maine Maritime Academy Football, and his 24th season of coaching at the college level. A native of Dover, NH, McKenney lettered in football, basketball, and track at Dover High School. He was also recently inducted into the Dover Sports Hall of Fame. McKenney earned his Bachelor’s Degree in physical education and a Master’s Degree in athletic administration at Springfield College. He was a three-year starter and a four-year letter winner at linebacker for the Pride.
McKenney coached for two years at Springfield after graduating in 1984. He then went on to coaching stints at Northeastern University as Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach, and at Norwich University where he served as Defensive Line Coach, physical education instructor, and Head Track Coach.
McKenney returned to his alma mater in 1991 as the Offensive Coordinator and assistant professor in physical education. Under the direction of McKenney, Springfield became the premier running attack in NCAA Division III. Springfield’s offense became the first ever to compile 4,000 yards rushing in one season, setting an NCAA record with 4,275 yards. In 2000, the Pride recorded the most wins in school history and a trip to the final eight of the NCAA Tournament, the furthest for any New England school. During McKenney’s ten years at Springfield College, the offense set numerous school and conference records. His players received many individual honors such as All-Conference, All-America, Player of the Year, and Academic All-America.
Over the past seven seasons at Maine Maritime, McKenney has strengthened the numbers in the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes. His teams have brought much excitement to Ritchie Field. McKenney was voted the NEFC Coach of the Year in 2005 and the Bogan Division Coach of the Year in 2006. Many individual players have received honors, including Academic All-Conference, NEFC Rookie of the Year, NEFC Offensive/Defensive Player of the Year and ECAC Offensive Player of the Year, as well as numerous Weekly Honor Roll and Players of the Week. In 2003 McKenney guided the Mariner offense to a #5 national ranking in rushing, while also setting school records for the most rushing yards gained in a season (2,872). The 2003 Mariners also set a record for total offense in a season with 3,656 yards. The past three seasons, the Mariners have compiled a 18-9 regular season record in the NEFC (the largest conference in the nation), along with a trip to the ECAC North Atlantic Championship against Alfred University
Coach McKenney explains, “Players are attracted to Maine Maritime Academy by its academic reputation, job placement record and salaries. We are thrilled with the brand new and state of the art playing surface installed on Ritchie Field in 2006, and our returning players are eager to work with this year’s freshmen who are equally excited about playing for and attending Maine Maritime Academy. Our program has achieved measurable success with three straight winning seasons at a .667 winning percentage and four straight Admiral's Cups. We are all excited about the upcoming 2008 season, and hope to build on the progress made over the last few years.”
 Michael Capotosto
Assistant Coach
In his first season at Maine Maritime Academy, Coach Capotosto will coach defense and primarily the linebackers. Mike will also oversee the Defensive Special Teams and coordinate recruiting.
Capotosto graduated from Springfield College in 2003 with a Bachelor's of Science in Movement Studies and is completing his Masters Degree in Athletic Administration. He was a three-year starter and four-year letter winner as a defensive back for the Pride.
Before arriving at Maine Maritime, Capotosto was a secondary coach and special teams/recruiting coordinator at Mt. Ida College. He also coached cornerbacks in 2004 and outside linebackers in 2005 at Springfield College. Capotosto started his coaching career at Enrico Fermi High School in Enfield, CT in 2003, he has worked and continues to work many football camps.
Coach Capotosto is also the Head Lacrosse Coach at Maine Maritime, along with overseeing the Intramural Programs.
Assistant coaches:
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Shawn Demaray
Assistant Coach (1st Year)
UMaine, 2007
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Bruce Morse
Assistant Coach (6th Year)
UMaine, 1969
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Joe Harasymiak
Assistant Coach (1st Year)
Springfield, 2008
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Steve Boyle
Assistant Coach (1st Year)
Thiel, 2008
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