Marissa grew up in New London, WI. She started playing soccer at age four. She played for NEW United ’94, where they won the State Championship and were runners up several times. She went on to play Division I women’s soccer at High Point University for two years and won the Big South Championship. Marissa then transferred to Baylor University and was a part of the women’s soccer team. Marissa graduated Baylor with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. 

After college, Marissa joined the Washington Spirit’s squad for the 2018 NWSL Season. Marissa decided to come home to pursue a professional work career. Marissa has her USSF “E” Coaching license and is working on furthering her licensing. Marissa has been coaching since she was 13 and loves the game – it is her true passion. When Marissa isn’t coaching, she enjoys working out and time outside.