Ally Tarantino was hired as assistant field hockey coach in May of 2023.
Tarantino was apart of the staff that led the Broncs to an 8-10 season with a 5-4 record in the NEC, falling by a score of 2-0 to Fairifled in the conference tournament first round. Tarantino oversaw the development of Valeria Perales, who was named to the 2025 All-NEC First Team while also overseeing Megan Normile and Emma Bonshak who were also named to the All-NEC Second Team. Serving as the Broncs' goalkeeper coach, Tarantino oversaw Jade Regnart, who compiled 132 saves during the 2025 campaign while maintaining a save percentage of .733.
Tarantino was on the sidelines in 2024 as the Broncs earned the two-seed in the NEC Tournament. The Broncs were well represented in the major awards with freshman Olivia Machiavelli selected as NEC Offensive Player and Rookie of the Year with senior Lyric Scott being named NEC Midfielder of the Year. Joining the duo on the All-NEC First Team were juniors Valeria Perales and Megan Normile.
In her first season as head coach in 2023, Govannicci lead the Broncs to a tie for a third-place finish in the NEC, garnering First-Team All-NEC honors for Valeria Perales and Lyric Scott with freshman Willemijn Ephraim claiming Second-Team All-NEC honors.
"I am excited to add Ally to our program,” said Govannicci. “Her energy, values, and work ethic make her a terrific addition to our coaching staff. She brings a lot of knowledge, specifically in goalkeeping. We are excited to welcome her into our Rider Field Hockey family!"
Tarantino recently earned her graduate degree from Monmouth University, where she was a five-year member of the field hockey team. During her career, Tarantino compiled a 7-2 record in goal, with a 2.13 goals against average and .585 save percentage.
Off the field, Tarantino has been involved in coaching numerous camps and clinics, including the Northwestern Field Hockey Camp led by US Field Hockey Hall of Famer, Tracey Fuchs. Monmouth’s 2021 NJAIAW Woman of the Year Nominee, Tarantino was a four-year member of the NFHCA National Academic Squad.
