Missy Traversi

Missy Traversi
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamMerrimack
ConferenceMAAC
Record0–0 (–)
Biographical details
EducationUniversity of Maine (B.A., 2005)
Ohio University (M.S., 2013)
Playing career
College:
2001–2005Maine
Professional:
2005–2006Brahe Basket
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2006–2007Brookline HS
2007–2008Jämtland Basket (assistant)
2008–2010Dover-Sherborn HS
2010–2011Harvard (assistant)
2011–2014Attleboro HS
2014–2016Wheelock
2016–2021Adelphi
2021–2025Army
2026–presentMerrimack
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
2016–2021Adelphi (assistant AD)
Head coaching record
Overall66–55 (.545) (NCAA D-I)
83–37 (.692) (NCAA D-II)
Tournaments1–1 (NCAA D-II) 1-1 (Women's NIT)

Melissa Anne Traversi (born January 27, 1983) is an American basketball coach and former player. She is currently the head coach of the Merrimack Warriors women's basketball team. From 2021 to 2025, she was head coach of the Army Black Knights.

Early life and playing career

Traversi grew up in Attleboro, Massachusetts.

She played basketball, swimming, and tennis at Bishop Feehan High School, graduating in 2001.

Coaching career

On March 29, 2021, Traversi was named the eighth women's basketball coach in United States Military Academy history.

After a 25-8 season which included a 14-4 second place finish in the Patriot League, it was announced on May 6, 2025 that Traversi would not be returning as the Black Knights' coach for the 25-26 season.

Head coaching record

NCAA Division I & II

Record table
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Adelphi Panthers (Northeast-10) (2016–2021)
2016–17 Adelphi 27–518–21st (Southwest)NCAA Regional Semifinals
2017–18 Adelphi 14–169–114th (Southwest)
2018–19 Adelphi 15–1312–82nd (Southwest)
2019–20 Adelphi 27–317–21st (Southwest)Postseason cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020–21 Adelphi Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adelphi: 83–37 (.692)55–23 (.705)
Army Black Knights (Patriot League) (2021–2025)
2021–22 Army 16–1310–86th
2022–23 Army 13–1710–8T-4th
2023–24 Army 12–179–9T-5th
2024–25 Army 25–814–42ndWNIT Second Round
Army: 66–55 (.545)43–29 (.597)
Merrimack Warriors (Metro) (2026–present)
2026–27 Merrimack 0–00–0
Merrimack: 0–0 (–)0–0 (–)
Total:149–92 (.618)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

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References

  1. ↑ "Melissa Traversi Tabbed Head Women's Basketball Coach". Adelphi University Athletics. May 20, 2016. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Missy Traversi - Head Women's Basketball Coach - Women's Basketball Coaches". Army West Point. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Melissa Anne Traversi () - Basketball Stats, Height, Age". FIBA Basketball. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Missy Traversi - Head Women's Basketball Coach - Staff Directory". Army West Point. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  5. ↑ Warner, Pete (March 29, 2021). "Former UMaine star named women's basketball coach at Army". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  6. ↑ Warner, Pete (March 29, 2021). "Former UMaine star named women's basketball coach at Army". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  7. ↑ Postins, Matt (May 6, 2025). "Army Black Knights Announce Dismissal of Women's Basketball Coach". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Women-s_Basketball_Record_Book_-2023-24-.pdf (PDF) - Northeast 10 Conference" (PDF). Northeast 10 Conference. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Missy Traversi Coaching Record". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 25, 2025.