Molly Dunphey

Biography

Molly Dunphey was named an assistant coach by head coach Kristen Skiera in July of 2024 and completed her first season on staff in 2025. During the 2025 season, Dunphey's defense helped hold a potent Syracuse offense to just 11 goals in the program's biggest upset in years as the Hokies took down the 11th-ranked Orange at Thompson Field. Some standout performances from the defense came from Caroline Little who recorded 38 ground balls and 21 caused turnovers and Zoee Stencil registered 30 ground balls and 23 caused turnovers. Dunphey, a native of Ridgewood, N.J., wrapped up her collegiate career in the spring of 2024 with the Hokies following a four-year stint at Villanova. In four seasons of play, the defender appeared in 68 contests and made 65 starts. “I would like to thank Coach Skiera for this amazing opportunity,” Dunphey said of her appointment. “I am excited to be back at Virginia Tech after enjoying my time playing last season. The future is so bright for this team, and I cannot wait to be a part of it. Go Hokies!” A cornerstone of Virginia Tech’s defense that allowed just 11.06 goals per game (11.95 national average), Dunphey ranked second on the team in ground balls (27) and third in caused turnovers (16). While at Villanova, Dunphey served as a team captain in her senior season. During that 2023 campaign, she recorded 27 ground balls and 14 caused turnovers, while Villanova more than doubled its win total from the previous season. “I am incredibly proud to welcome