Head Women's Soccer Coach at Daemen University To change the world, it starts with one step, however small, first step is hardest of all Be kind to one another
Amherst, NY
Joined August 2016
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As one of our alumni made famous within our program a few years ago, her game day quote was:
“Day by Day.”
You’re going to have good days.
You’re going to have bad days.
But no matter what, it’s always:
Day. By. Day.
A gentle reminder for anyone who needs to hear it today: your journey doesn’t have to look perfect to be meaningful. 🩹🌼
We often look at growth as a steady climb upward, but real life includes pauses, setbacks, and quiet days. Having a hard day or feeling tired doesn’t erase all the amazing progress you’ve already made. Resting isn't quitting; it’s an essential part of blooming.
Be incredibly kind to yourself today. No matter what stage of the process you are in, you are doing great, and you are entirely enough just as you are. 🤍
#HealingJourney #SelfLove #TakeABreath #MentalWellbeing
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The. Best.
Incredible coach, even better person. Bona is getting a great one!
NEWS: St. Bonaventure is finalizing a deal to hire Daemen head coach Mike MacDonald, a source told @On3. A formal announcement is expected Tuesday.
MacDonald, an ’88 alumnus, went 61-3 over the past two seasons. He holds the second-best winning percentage (.953) in college basketball during that span, trailing only Nova Southeastern and ahead of Duke.
on3.com/college/st-bonaventu…
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Tomorrow is our Daemen Day of Giving. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and every dollar goes directly to the women’s soccer program. Donations are open now through midnight tomorrow. We truly appreciate any support!
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/D…
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2009 Don changed my life by hiring me at Daemen, and I will always be grateful for that. I looked up to him as a leader and mentor. Thankful for the impact he had on me and so many others. Rest easy, Coach.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Don Silveri, former Athletic Director & Head Coach. Our deepest sympathies go out to the Silveri family and all those he impacted in a career spanning more than 40 years.
More about Don's lasting impact & legacy: daemenwildcats.com/news/2026…
Sean McDermott - Sad day for Buffalo, outstanding human being and leader I’ve looked up to. I truly admire the mark you’ve made on our city and community. A bigger impact than you know.
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The game didn’t used to look like this, and that’s the frustrating part. It’s uncomfortable, but difficult to deny how true it’s becoming at many programs...mostly at the D1 level.
College Coaches, if you want to survive in the New Era/New Normal of College Soccer:
1. You have to be willing to cut players who can’t play. Do you want to feed their family or your family?
2. Raise NIL funds or get left behind.
3 Embrace the transfer portal or get left behind.
4. Don’t worry about tampering. That’s out the window too.
5. Hire Assistant Coaches that can evaluate talent. No more favors to a friend to put somone on staff.
6. Focus on Winning NOW, not long-term development. Your AD doesn’t care or give you the time to do it before they let you go. They want results now.
7. Negative recruiting is at an All-time high. Your competition that’s consistently beating you is doing it and they don’t care. They are getting recruits however they can get them and still shaking your hand at recruiting events. 😉
8. Eliminate staff who can’t coach, lazy, or don’t have your same vision. You don’t have time to babysit.
9. Recruiting is your lifeline. You need to grind it out and be at every college recruiting event.
The new era/new normal is not for the kindhearted. College athletics is shown you it is a Business more so now than ever before. Adapt to the new era or get out and start a podcast.
Good luck everyone! Here’s to the New Year 🥂🍻
#CSTruth
Was at their last playoff game with @WJBbufsabfan ......2011!
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A great comeback win against Southern New Hampshire this afternoon. Senior Day on Saturday!
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It’s Giving Day! ⚽️💙
Help support the Daemen Women’s Soccer Team by donating today!
Every gift makes a difference...even $10! Help us keep building our program and chasing our goals.
You can support me and the team here - fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/D…
Anything is appreciated! 🙏
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