Bio

Dana O'Neill graduated from Middletown High School in 1989 and was a student at SUNY Orange from 1989 to 1991.

She played volleyball, basketball and softball during her freshman year at the College. O'Neill led the Colts women's basketball team to a Region XV championship and the NJCAA Nationals in Tyler Texas. She was named Region XV Most Valuable Player in 1990.

During her sophomore year, O'Neill again led the basketball team to a regional crown and the NJCAA tournament while averaging 17.2 points per game, 13 rebounds per game and 3.5 blocks per game.

She went on to play basketball and volleyball at Wagner University on a full athletic scholarship.

In 1997, O'Neill returned to SUNY Orange to coach the volleyball team, guiding the Colts to a 25-3 record and a regional championship. That year she was also named Region XV "Coach of the Year."