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Heather Farrell

Heather Farrell

Coaching Experience
  • Assistant Coach, Colgate University (2026-pr.)
  • Associate Head Coach, Syracuse University (2022-2026)
  • Head Coach, St. Paul's Boarding School (2011-2022)
  • Assistant Coach, Bemidji State University (2007-2011)
  • Interim Head Coach, Bowdoin College (2006-2007)
  • Assistant Coach, Bowdoin College (2004-2006)

Playing Experience
  • Ohio State University (2000-2004)

Education
  • B.S., Ohio State University (2004)

Before Colgate
Farrell joins the Raiders with more than 22 years of coaching experience across Division I athletics, prep school hockey, administration, and student-athlete development. Farrell most recently served as the Acting Head Coach during the 2025-26 season at Syracuse University, leading all aspects of the program’s day-to-day operations, player development, recruiting, culture, and competitive preparation.

Farrell joined Syracuse in 2022 following an exceptionally successful 11-year tenure as Head Coach at St. Paul's School in New Hampshire. During her time at St. Paul’s, she built one of the premier prep school programs in New England, compiling a 203-51-7 record and capturing New England Championships in 2015 and 2020. In addition to coaching, Farrell held several leadership positions within the institution, including Associate Dean of Admissions, Director of Office Management, student advisor, and contributor to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice initiatives.

Prior to St. Paul’s, Farrell spent four seasons as an assistant coach at Bemidji State University, where she oversaw player development, team systems, special teams, and academic support. Her penalty kill unit led the Western Collegiate Hockey Association with a 90.5% success rate during her tenure. She also served as a physical education, health, and sport instructor and participated on the university’s Student Affairs committee.

Farrell began her collegiate coaching career at Bowdoin College in 2004. In 2006-07, she was elevated to Interim Head Coach and guided the program to a 17-7-2 record and a berth in the NESCAC Tournament semifinals. Across her three seasons on staff, Bowdoin compiled a 54-21-4 overall record and earned an appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

A 2004 graduate of The Ohio State University, Farrell earned a degree in Sports Studies with a minor in Coaching and Sport Performance. As a student-athlete, she appeared in 132 games for the Buckeyes and helped lead the program to a berth in the WCHA semifinals during her senior season.