Damian Houlden has been the head coach of the Mitchell College women's soccer program since 2006. 

Last season was a breakthrough one for Houlden and the Mariners. Mitchell finished with a winning overall record (10-8-1) and captured the 2010 NECC Championship by a 2-1 final against top-seeded Lesley in the title game. The win earned the Mariners an automatic bid into the NCAA Championship for the first time in school history. Five of Houlden's players earned all-conference honors, including NECC Player of the Year Nikki Hoxie.

In 2009 the Mariners made a trip to the NECC Championship title game. Houlden also saw four of his players earn all-conference honors, and the team finished with a 6-2 record in league play. In 2008, the Mariners qualified for the NECC Championship in the conference's innaugural season. In both the 2006 and 2007 seasons, Houlden led the team as they qualified for the Independent Regional Conference finals. For his efforts during the 2007 season, he was named Coach of the Year.   

Houlden hails from Louth, England and has a wealth of experience coaching at the club level and developing soccer players. He currently coaches the Southeast Connecticut Premier soccer team and was an ODP staff coach from 2004-06. Houlden also gained valuable coaching experience while on the staff for the New England Revolution Academy from 2005-06. 

Houlden has completed the English certification UEFA B License,  FA Coaching License, and he has also earned a Regional Goalkeeper Diploma. He most recently completed the training program from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) and received the Advanced National Diploma with distinction.

Houlden played for Mitchell College and was a letterwinner on the men's soccer team. He was honored as a New England All-Conference First Team selection for his efforts from his central defense position.

Houlden received his degree in sport management from Mitchell College and earned a master's in exercise science and sports psychology from the California University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his responsibilities as head coach, Houlden serves as manger of student athletic services and intramural coordinator.

Paige Ehnot is in her first season as assistant coach of the Mitchell College women's soccer program.

Ehnot returns to the Mariners following a successful playing career in which she was a four-time all-conference honoree. As a senior last season she led Mitchell to a NECC Championship and the college’s first-ever NCAA Championship appearance.

Ehnot was a two-year captain for the Mariners and played in 68 games while making 66 starts. She finished her career with 39 goals and 11 assists for 89 points, recording 13 multi-goal games that included five hat tricks.

Ehnot graduated from Mitchell with a degree in sport and fitness management.