Tory Kennedy
Tory Kennedy was hired as the next head coach of the Mitchell College women’s basketball program in October 2025.
Kennedy joins the Mariners ahead of the 2025–26 season, bringing over a decade of coaching and administrative experience at both the collegiate and high school levels.
She comes to Mitchell from Keene State College, where she served as an assistant women’s basketball coach beginning in 2022. During her time with the Owls, she was responsible for opponent scouting and analysis using Synergy and FastScout, recruiting prospective student-athletes, and assisting with practice and game management. She also served as head coach for Keene State’s Owl Hoop Camp, overseeing camp operations, leading skill development sessions, and mentoring student coaches.
Prior to her tenure at Keene State, Kennedy gained valuable experience at the high school level, including a stint as varsity girls’ basketball coach at Nashua Christian Academy—where she led the team to an undefeated season in her first year—and as junior varsity coach at Souhegan High School. She began her collegiate coaching career as an assistant at Lesley University during the 2011–12 season, mentoring student-athletes and assisting with daily program operations.
In addition to her coaching background, Kennedy has a strong foundation in higher education administration. She served as Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Keene State College from 2020 to 2024 and previously worked in financial aid at Nashua Community College.
A three-year women’s basketball player and 2011 graduate of Eastern Nazarene College, Kennedy earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Management. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Athletic Leadership at Vermont State University, with an expected graduation date of May 2027.