Shauna McNiff joined the Bridgewater State University track and field coaching staff prior to the 2014-2015 season.  Shauna is a 2013 graduate of the University of Connecticut where she earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology.  While at UConn, as co-captain of the 2012 cross country team, the Huskies placed eighth at the NCAA Division I Championships in their first ever appearance at that meet.  Shauna was also the Big East Conference indoor track and field champion in the 5,000-meter run in 2012.