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Mike Gennetti, Head Coach
After 19 seasons as an assistant for the Warriors, the Wilmington, MA native and Worcester State University Alum, Mike Gennetti was named the head coach of Merrimack College football during the summer of 2024. Along with becoming the head football coach, Gennetti remained the play caller for the defense. He is now going into his 3rd season as head coach. Since becoming head coach, Gennetti & company have been competing in non-conference play as Independents with the rest of the schools athletic programs joining the Metro Atlanta Athletic Conference (M.A.A.C.). Most recently in 2025, Merrimack College football finished with a 4-8 record. Defensively under Gennetti, the defense did see some success. Out of 129 teams, they were ranked 15th Nationally in 3rd down conversation percentage, 40th in passing yards allowed, and T-34th in 1st downs allowed. The injury bug got to the Warriors a bit this season, but they were competitive in 5 of the 8 losses with the deficit in those games being 10 points or less. Merrimack pulled out a very thrilling victory over Fordham in the final game of the season winning 27-26.
The 2024 season was the inaugural season under Mike Gennetti for the program and first season as an independent program. That season ended for the Warriors with a dominating performance by the defense in a win over Fordham University 19-3. That win put Merrimack in win column to end the season with a 5-6 record. This season under Gennetti, the warriors were 2-3 at home and 3-3 on the road. The notable wins that season included a win on the road vs. Morgan State University, two high scoring performances at home against Colgate University and Stonehill College.
Since becoming a Division I institution, Gennetti has been on staffs that have made it to the Northeast Conference championship game in back-to-back seasons. Gennetti, who calls the plays on the defensive side of the ball had his defense rank first in the country during the 2023 season in third down conversion rate. Gennetti's staff has guided a defense has enjoyed tremendous success in recent seasons, transforming the group into one of the most respected units in the Northeast.
In 2022, Gennetti won Assistant Coach of the year through the Greater Boston Gridiron Club for the efforts and success of the defense as the Associate Head Coach and defensive coordinator.
Mike Gennetti has been at Merrimack since 2005 and worked his way up to head coach. He has been a defensive backs coach, linebackers coach, defensive coordinator, associate head coach, and now the head football coach. He is known for his defensive success and strong player development. He has an overall record of 9-14 while transitioning the program through the DII to FCS level play. He emphasizes Family, Accountability, Strain, and Toughness. The program is built through player development, physicality, discipline, and situational football.
Aynsley Rosenbaum, Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks C...
Primary Recruiting Areas: North East Massachusetts, South East Pennsylvania (Philly + INTERAC), Western New York, North West Pennsylvania.
Aynsley Rosenbaum enters his sixth season on the Merrimack College football coach staff in 2026, as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Rosenbaum started his tenure at Merrimack coaching wide receivers. In his first season guiding the wide receivers, he coached Jacari Carter to one of the most prolific seasons in program history. Carter was named an FCS Freshman All-American after he had 89 receptions in 11 games with 713 yards and eight touchdowns. He also earned first team All-NEC honors after the season and was a finalist for the Jerry Rice award as the nation's top FCS freshman.
Rosenbaum came to Merrimack after 13 years at Framingham State University. He was named the Head Football Coach on January 19, 2020 after 12 seasons as the offensive coordinator. Although he was unable to be on the sideline as head coach, he guided the team through a cancelled 2020 season of training and practice. He was also the school's Assistant Director of Athletics overseeing Club Sports and Recruiting.
During Rosenbaum’s 12 seasons on the sideline the Rams won nine conference championships, made five appearances in the NCAA Division III Football Tournament and won four bowl games. During that time, Rosenbaum's offenses rewrote Framingham's record book.
Rosenbaum’s offenses led the MASCAC in points (2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015), rushing (2019, 2017), rushing touchdowns (2018, 2017, 2016), total offense (2019, 2017, 2014, 2013) and passing touchdowns (2019, 2014). Rosenbaum’s offenses featured the University’s first four single season 1,000 yard rushers and first single season 1,000 yard receiver. His offenses featured three conference Offensive Players of the Year, five Offensive Lineman of the Year and four conference Offensive Rookies of the Year.
In 2013 Rosenbaum was honored by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston as the Division II/III Assistant Coach of the Year.
Rosenbaum has coached 33 first team All-Conference players and 19 second team selections. Eleven players on the offensive side of the ball were selected to the New England Football Writer’s Division II/III All-New England Team during his tenure. He has also coached ten D3football.com All-Region selections. He has guided the offense that featured a two-time D3football.com All-America selection as well as three Joseph P. Zabilski Award winners.
Gee White, Co-Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Lin...
Primary Recruiting Areas: South East Maryland , Delaware.
Gee White is entering his ninth season with the Merrimack College football coaching staff in 2026, serving as the Co-Defensive Coordinator and defensive line coach.
Coaching Experience:
2015 - Kutztown High School; Linebackers and Running backs coach
2016, 2017 - McDaniel College (DIII); Linebackers Coach
2018 - 2021: Merrimack College; Safeties Coach
2022 - 2024: Merrimack College; Defensive Line Coach
2025 - Current: Merrimack College; Co-DC/DL
Tim Christensen, Offensive Line Coach
Primary Recruiting Areas: New England Prep League. Connecticut, Chicago
Tim Christensen is entering his fifth season with the Merrimack College football coaching staff in 2026, serving as the Offensive Line Coach & Pro Liaison.
Coaching Experience:
2019, 2020 - University of New Hampshire; Offensive Quality Control
2021 - Springfield College; Offensive Line Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
2022; 2023 - Merrimack College; Tight Ends/Running Backs Coach
2024; 2025 - Merrimack College; Recruiting Coordinator, Tight Ends/Running Backs Coach, Pro Liaison
2026 - Merrimack College; Offensive Line Coach
Shane Gaines, Cornerbacks / Nickels Coach / Recruiting...
Primary Recruiting Areas: North West & Eastern Shore Maryland, Southern New Jersey
Shane Gaines is entering his third season with the Merrimack College football coaching staff in 2026, serving as the Recruiting Coordinator and Corners/Nickels Coach.
Coaching Experience:
2019 - Salisbury University (DIII); Cornerbacks Coach
2020 - American International College; Graduate Assistant Defensive Backs & Sport Performance Coach
2021 - Shippensburg University; Graduate Assistant Defensive Backs, Asst. Recruiting Coordinator, Co-Special Teams Coordinator
2022 - Susquehanna University (DIII); Defensive Pass Game Coordinator, Defensive Recruiting Coordinator, Co-Special Teams Coordinator, Defensive Backs Coach
2023 - Edinboro University; Defensive Backs Coach
2024; 2025 - Merrimack College; Corners/Nickels Coach
2026 - Merrimack College; Recruiting Coordinator, Corners/Nickels Coach
Jared Smith, Safeties Coach / Video Coordinator
Primary Recruiting Areas: South East New York. North Central Pennsylvania.
Jared Smith is entering his Fifth season with the Merrimack College football coaching staff in 2026, serving as the Safeties Coach & Video Coordinator.
Coaching Experience:
2014 - 2018: University of Louisiana Lafayette; Student Assistant
2018 - Northwestern State University; Graduate Assistant
2019 - 2020: Catawba College; Corners Coach/Video Coordinator
2021: Bowdoin College; Corners Coach/Video Coordinator
2022 - 2025: Safeties Coach/Video Coordinator
Matt Zanellato, Wide Receivers Coach
Primary Recruiting Areas: Virginia. Western Massachusetts.
Matt Zanellato is entering his 2nd season with the Merrimack College football coaching staff in 2026, serving as the Wide Receivers coach.
Coaching Experience:
2016 - Davenport University; Graduate Assistant Running Backs Coach
2017 - Western Michigan; Special Team's Quality Control
2018 - Lock Haven University; Wide Receivers Coach/Assistant Recruiting Coordinator
2019 - 2021: Saginaw Valley State University; Wide Receivers Coach/Academic Coordinator
2022 - 2024: UMASS; Wide Receivers Coach
2025 - Current: Merrimack College; Wide Receivers Coach
Anthony Rouzier, Outside Linebackers / Assistant Special ...
Primary Recruiting Areas: Northern New Jersey
Anthony Rouzier is entering his second season with the Merrimack College football coaching staff in 2026, serving as the Linebackers Coach & Asst. Special Teams.
Coaching Experience:
2014 - Amherst High School; Defensive Coordinator
2015 - Winston-Salem State University; Outside Linebackers Coach
2015 - 2017: UMASS; Defensive Graduate Assistant
2017, 2018: Hamburg Huskies; Defensive Coordinator/Head Coach
2018 - 2020: Santa Margarita Catholic High school; Linebackers Coach
2020 - 2024: Santa Margarita Catholic High school; Head Football Coach
2025 - Merrimack College; Outside Linebackers Coach/Assistant Special Teams
2026 - Merrimack College; Linebackers Coach/Asst. Special Teams
Richard Ukelegharanya, Running Backs Coach / Director of Footba...
Primary Recruiting Areas: Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, South Eastern Massachusetts
Rich Ukele is entering his second season with the Merrimack College football coaching staff in 2026, serving as the Director of Football Operations & Running Backs Coach.
Coaching Experience:
2025 - Current: Merrimack College; Director of Football Operations/RBs Coach
Gordon Winicov, Special Teams Coordinator/Asst. Lineback...
Gordon Winicov is entering his first season with the Merrimack College football coaching staff in 2026, serving as the Special Teams Coordinator & Assistant Linebackers Coach.
Coaching Experience:
2021 - Villanova University; Special Teams/Defensive Line Quality Control
2022 - Kutztown University; Defensive Graduate Assistant
2023 - College of the Holy Cross; Special Teams/Defensive Backs Quality Control
2024, 2025 - Kutztown University; Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties Coach
2026 - Merrimack College; Special Teams Coordinator
Paul Blaikie, Special Teams Analyst
Coach Blaikie enters his fourth season on the Merrimack football staff. He will work primarily with the running backs and special teams for the 2024 season. Blaikie has coached the running backs, offensive line and special teams since arriving at Merrimack in 2021.
Prior to Merrimack, Blaikie was the defensive line coach at Framingham State University from 2018-2020 with fellow Merrimack coaches Aynsley Rosenbaum & Colin Walsh. Blaikie coached a unit that lead the MASCAC in total defense and were 3x MASCAC Champions, led by current Seattle Seahawks LB Joshua Onujiogu.
In 2017, Blaikie served as the Defensive Coordinator & Special Teams Coordinator at Pope John High School (Everett, MA). From 2012-2016, Blaikie coached at Saint Clement High School with fellow Merrimack coach Colin Walsh. During this time, the Anchormen were 2x CCL Champs and EMASS Champs in 2012. Blaikie coached multiple scholarship athletes including current BC Lions (CFL) OT & Miami Dolphin 2021 draft pick Larnel Coleman (UMass), DB Ivan Mertilus (Assumption), WR Junior Oyaronbi (Assumption) and 2012 ESPN Boston All State selection Khaneil Bruce (New Haven).
Prior to his active-duty enlistment in 2004, Blaikie led all Framingham State University TE’s in receptions and yards. He also led the team in KOR avg. Blaikie served two tours in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2004-2008 and has been a Boston Firefighter Since 2010.
Caiden Bodak, Offensive Graduate Assistant
Justin Calo, Defensive Graduate Assistant
Owen Tarpey, Offensive Analyst / Assistant Offensive ...
Colin Walsh, Senior Offensive Analyst
Coach Walsh enters his second season on the Merrimack College football staff in 2022 and will work primarily with the Offensive Line & Scout Defense. Before Fall ‘22, Coach Walsh served as Running Backs coach during Spring ’22 and Scout Defensive coach during the ’21 Fall season.
Prior to Merrimack, Coach Walsh coached at Framingham State University from 2017-2020 where FSU won the MASCAC championship in 2019 & 2018. Coach Walsh served as Defensive Line Coach for the 2018-2020 seasons and as Tight Ends coach in 2017. Notable athletes coached at Framingham State include current Seattle Seahawks OLB Joshua Onujiogu.
From 2003 – 2016 Coach Walsh was the head coach of Saint Clement High School in Medford MA. During his tenure as head coach St. Clement won the 2013 Division 6 North Championship and the 2015 & 2013 CCL Championships. Notable athletes coached at St. Clement were 2021 NFL 7th round draft choice and current Miami Dolphin Larnel Coleman as well as Merrimack Alumni and WR Michael Julce.
From 2007-2008 Coach Walsh was the Head Coach of the EFL’s Charlestown Townies winning the 2008 EFL Championship.
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