Maria graduated with a physical education teaching degree from Bethany College in 2013. During her 4 years as a bison she excelled on both the softball diamond and tennis court. She was recognized as a NFCA All-American outfielder in 2012 and hold the majority of Bethany’s career hitting records including batting average, hits, doubles, and walks. Currently, she is the assistant softball coach at Seton Hill University pursuing her MBA with a sports management concentration.