McNamara is in her fifth season as the school’s assistant women’s hockey coach. McNamara was an integral member of the most successful class in the history of the program, graduating in the spring of '07. She played in every game during her four years, with her teams earning a combined record of 100-13-3. McNamara was a part of three NCAA Championship and two NESCAC Championship teams during her four years.

During her four years of hockey, she was twice named to the All-NESCAC team, while also earning All-NESCAC Academic honors. McNamara was a member of the NCAA All-Tournament team in ’05 and served as a captain during her senior year. She graduated in the spring of ’07 with a degree in English.

Off the ice, McNamara is heavily involved in supporting the youth of the extended Middlebury community through a variety of mentoring and coaching programs.