Jared DeMichiel, currently an assistant coach with Michigan State’s hockey program, has reached the final stage of consideration for the head coaching vacancy at Harvard University.
Having worked alongside Michigan State head coach Adam Nightingale from the program’s inception, DeMichiel has played a pivotal role in the team’s rise, contributing to a national championship as an assistant at UMass in 2021 and helping shape a competitive roster that has attracted attention across the collegiate circuit.
His playing pedigree adds another layer of credibility; as a member of RIT’s 2010 squad, he earned the NCAA Tournament’s Most Valuable Player award, underscoring a career that blends on‑ice brilliance with strategic insight.
A Track Record of Success
DeMichiel’s résumé includes a 2021 national title as an assistant at the University of Massachusetts, where his strategic adjustments were credited with turning a mid‑table team into champions, and his playing days at the Rochester Institute of Technology culminated in an MVP award that highlighted his leadership under pressure.
Harvard’s athletic department is expected to announce its final decision in the coming weeks, a timeline that has Michigan State’s administration watching closely, aware that losing DeMichiel would represent a significant loss for their program.
If the move materializes, it will not only mark a new chapter for Harvard’s hockey ambitions but also signal the continued evolution of a coaching mind that has consistently turned opportunities into achievements.