Ally Mooney is in her third season as coach and second as a full-time assistant for Shippensburg University in 2024.
In charge of the Raider goalkeepers, Mooney oversaw the emergence of Emma Albee in goal (NCAA Division II-leading .821 save percentage) and helped guide the Raiders to the PSAC Championship game and the NCAA Division II Semifinals during the 2023 season.
Mooney joined the coaching staff at her alma mater in 2022, and helped guide the Raiders to their second consecutive NCAA Division II National Championship Game appearance.
That season, goalkeeper Lindsay Tripodo’s historic 22-save effort in SU’s NCAA Division II Semifinal victory over West Chester – the second most saves in a single game in NCAA Division II Tournament history – occurred under Mooney's tutelage.
Mooney returned to Shippensburg after spending three seasons as an assistant coach at Appalachian State University, contributing to numerous accomplishments with the Mountaineers. In 2021, Mooney helped lead the Mountaineers to their first win over a ranked opponent in program history with a 2-0 shutout of James Madison. In 2019, Mooney helped lead App State to its first winning season since 2003 and set a new program best for wins to begin a season with a 6-0 start.
Among the players Mooney coached at App State include the school’s first-ever conference player of the year and three All-MAC performers overall. Mooney's work with goalkeepers Rachel Gaines and Addie Clark also helped App State post seven shutouts in 2019, including five in the team's first six games.
As a student-athlete at Shippensburg, Mooney was a starting goalkeeper who helped the Raiders win three consecutive NCAA Division II National Championships from 2016-18. She registered a 68-16 record and had an incredible .816 save percentage, recording 24 shutouts between the posts and allowing less than a goal per game over the course of her career.
Mooney was a two-time team captain, earned multiple awards during her collegiate career. Along with three national championships, Mooney was named an NFHCA All-American in 2014 and 2016. As a freshman, she earned a spot on the Synapse Sports All-Rookie Team after allowing just 0.76 goals per game.
Off the field, Mooney stayed involved in the game by serving as a coach for different organizations. She worked as an assistant coach for the USA Field Hockey Nexus & Futures Program. She also worked specifically with goalkeepers for X-Calibur Field Hockey Club and Core Hockey.
A native of Spring City, Pa., Mooney earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science with a minor in coaching in December 2018.
