Damian Houlden is entering his fourth season as head coach of the Mitchell College men's tennis team in 2015-16.
The Mariners have qualified for the New England Collegiate Conference Championship in each of Houlden's three seasons and advanced to the finals in 2013. He has produced a total of 10 all-conference selections during his tenure, including the 2013 NECC Rookie of the Year.
A graduate of Mitchell, Houlden was an all-conference letterwinner on the men's soccer team. He received his degree in sport management and later earned a Master's in exercise science and sports psychology from the California University of Pennsylvania.
Houlden also coaches the men's soccer team at Mitchell and serves as manager of student athletic services for the department of athletics.
Recent News
Second-Half Surge Sends Emmanuel Past Men's Basketball
BOSTON, Mass. – The Mitchell College men’s basketball team battled through a tightly contested first half that featured 10 lead changes and nine ties but ultimately fell to Emmanuel College, 98–80, in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) play Friday afternoon at the Jean Yawkey Center.
Mitchell Baseball Picked First in GNAC Preseason Poll, Eyes 2026 Season
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College baseball team is set to open the 2026 season with a competitive slate of non-conference matchups and a full Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) schedule, highlighted by an early spring break trip and a challenging mix of regional opponents throughout the spring.
Men’s Basketball Comes Up Short in GNAC Battle with Albertus
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College men’s basketball team battled through multiple lead changes but ultimately fell to Albertus Magnus College, 87–74, in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) play Wednesday evening at the Yarnall Athletic Center.
Late Effort Comes Up Short for Women’s Basketball
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College women’s basketball team mounted a strong second-half push, highlighted by a 21-point third quarter, but Albertus Magnus College maintained control throughout to secure an 86–71 victory in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action Wednesday night at the Yarnall Athletic Center.
Women’s Lacrosse Set to Open 2026 Season
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College women’s lacrosse team is set to open the 2026 season with a schedule that balances early road challenges with a stretch of key home games during Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) play.
Men’s Lacrosse Ready to Open 2026 Season
NEW LONDON, Conn. – A home-heavy start highlights the opening of the 2026 season for the Mitchell College men’s lacrosse team, which will play its first four games at Alumni Field as it looks to build early momentum and carry it into the heart of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) schedule.
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