Mary Mazzella joined the Colby Women's Basketball coaching staff in the fall of the 2026-27 academic year.
Prior to Colby, Mazzella was an assistant coach at Ithaca College during the 2022-2025 seasons. During her time with Ithaca, the Bombers posted a 64-19 record while capturing two regular season championships. Her responsibilities included implementation of offensive strategy, game-ending situations, player development, and film breakdown. Prior to Ithaca, Mazzella was the graduate assistant for the Women’s Basketball team at SUNY Brockport where she earned her Masters in Athletic Administration.
Mazzella graduated from Oswego State with a degree in Human Development and a double-minor in Athletic Coaching and Sports Studies. Mary Mazzella had a four-year playing career at Oswego. As a key member of the Laker's program, she left her mark in the history books as she currently holds top ten all-time records in assists and steals. She was a four-time SUNYAC Commissioner's List and All-Academic Team selection. Mazzella was a two-sport athlete also competing on the Women’s Track and Field team as 100 and 200 meter sprinter and high jumper.
As a native of Peru, New York, Mazzella was inducted into the Peru Central School Athletic Hall of Fame in the fall of 2025.
“I’m looking forward to serving the Colby student-athletes and campus community. I’m extremely grateful to Coach Shibles for the opportunity to work and learn under her leadership, Go Mules!”
