Villanova Univeristy Athletics

Olivia Guarnaccia joined the Villanova Rowing coaching staff as an assistant coach in July 2026.

Guarnaccia wrapped up her collegiate rowing career in the spring of 2026 at the University of Louisville where she graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration. She was a four-year coxswain for the Cardinals and served as a captain of the program in her senior season. She earned ACC All-Academic Team honors all four years and was a three-time CRCA National Scholar Athlete.

The Philadelphia native rowed for Gwynedd Mercy Academy prior to Louisville, helping establish the high school’s first rowing team during her freshman season in 2018.