July 9, 2008

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - University of Maryland head coach Cathy Reese announced July 9 that former Terrapin standout Quinn Carney has been named assistant coach. Carney graduated from Maryland in 2001 after winning four national championships with the Terps.

"Quinn is an outstanding addition to our program," Reese said. "She has accomplished a tremendous amount throughout her playing career at all levels. Not only was she a four-time National Champion here, but she is an All-World Player representing the U.S. Elite team. Her playing experience along with her coaching experience will make her an asset to our program. We are excited to welcome her back to Maryland."

Carney was a four-year starter from 1998-2001 and earned numerous accolades throughout her career. She was a two-time All-American and Academic All-American while being named to three All-ACC teams. She was tabbed the MVP of the 2001 ACC Championship and was named to the ensuing NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team.

Carney ranks in the top five in the three major offensive categories. Her 110 assists are third in a career at Maryland and her 162 goals and 265 points are both fifth. She was named to the Atlantic Coast Conference 50th Anniversary team and has been a member of the United States National Team since 1997.

As a player on the national team, Carney earned a gold medal at the 2001 World Championship and a silver medal at the 2005 World Cup. She was also a member of the 2005 All-World Team.

Carney spent last season as an assistant coach with Courtney Connor at UMBC. Prior to her stint there, she spent some time on the west coast as an assistant coach at Stanford for three seasons (2003-05) and at California for two (2006-07). She helped guide the Cardinal to a pair of Mountain Pacific Sports Federation titles.

A native of Flemington, N.J., Carney earned a communications degree from Maryland in 2001.