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Villanova University, North Penn High School Pace NFHCA’s Play4The Cure Efforts

Villanova University, North Penn High School Pace NFHCA’s Play4The Cure Efforts

Larkee, Bozzone named NFHCA September High School Players of the Month

Larkee, Bozzone named NFHCA September High School Players of the Month

Lahr, Bright named NFHCA Division III National Players of the Week

Lahr, Bright named NFHCA Division III National Players of the Week

NFHCA Resources

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New Coach Toolkit

A curated guide for coaches, fans, and parents new to field hockey.

Student-Athlete Awards

Celebrate excellence with our 13 NFHCA athletic and academic award programs honoring outstanding performance on and off the field.

Drill of the Week

The NFHCA Drill of the Week newsletter brings you a new field hockey drill every Monday during the field hockey season.

Coach Education & Resources

Check out the coach education, mentoring, events and resource opportunities for the field hockey coaching community.

NFHCA Job Board

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Benefits by Member Group

“When I think of the NFHCA, three words come to mind: connection, community, and celebration. As coaches, we all have connections within the profession that intertwine us and the NFHCA is the catalyst that creates a community that allows us to celebrate and support one another and the student-athletes we all love.”

Kelsi Lykens, Head Coach, Lehigh University

“As a member for almost 20 years, the trajectory that this organization has taken is amazing; it is growing and keeping relevant with what coaches need and ensuring that every member feels valued and important. Being a member of the NFHCA has always been important to me. As a field hockey coach, it is important to belong to an organization that supports, mentors and educates coaches and for me, that’s the NFHCA.”

– Renée Toliver, Head Coach, Shawnee High School

“The NFHCA has had a profound effect on field hockey in the USA since its inception. Thousands of high school athletes have been recognized through athletic and academic awards. Coaches have been acknowledged for outstanding accomplishments. Their drills and resources have been helpful throughout the years. I am so appreciative of the leadership of the NFHCA for all they have done to promote field hockey. I highly encourage field hockey coaches at all levels to become NFHCA members.”

– Linda Kreiser, retired coach, NFHCA Hall of Fame member

“As a coach, the ability to connect and learn from other coaches is of the utmost importance. The NFHCA allows me to do this with like-minded, driven people who share the same aspirations and passion as me. The collaboration, bonds, and friendships made amongst peers is something that is truly special. Professionally the NFHCA has helped me to become a better coach through events and through the abundance of programs and learning experiences offered.”

– Tori Roche, Assistant Coach, Boston University

“As a club and high school coach, the NFHCA has been invaluable to me. Not only do I access and use the ‘Drill of the Week’ and other resources to help design practices and work with players, but I am able to take advantage of coach professional development. One of the best benefits is that my high school athletes are eligible for many awards because of my membership — my student-athletes have loved being honored for their accomplishments on and off the field.”

Stefanie Vestal, Club Coach, Beyond Sticks

Penn Monto/NFHCA National Coaches Polls

Penn Monto/NFHCA Division I National Coaches Poll — October 15, 2024

RankInstitutionRecordPoints (First place votes)Previous RankingChange
1University of North Carolina 10-0953 (23)1
2Northwestern University 13-0938 (26)2
3The Ohio State University 11-1845 (0)4▲1
4University of Virginia 10-2748 (0)3▼1
5University of Connecticut 12-1711 (0)7▲2
6Saint Joseph's University 11-2710 (0)8▲2
7University of Michigan 10-1702 (0)5▼2
8University of Maryland 8-3669 (0)6▼2
9Boston College 10-3586 (0)10▲1
10Harvard University 10-2555 (0)9▼1
11Duke University 8-4508 (0)11
12Syracuse University 10-3419 (0)14▲2
13University at Albany 11-2407 (0)13
14University of Massachusetts, Amherst 11-3370 (0)15▲1
15Princeton University 8-4283 (0)16▲1
16Pennsylvania State University 7-6215 (0)17▲1
17University of Iowa 6-6170 (0)12▼5
18University of California, Berkeley 6-5127 (0)18
19Liberty University 7-5111 (0)19
20Temple University 8-491 (0)20
The Penn Monto/NFHCA Division I Coaches Poll is a composite ranking of the top 20 teams with a .500 or better record in the nation each week. Each Division I team with an NFHCA member coach is permitted one vote for the ranking each week.

Polls are announced every Tuesday during the field hockey playing season.

The Penn Monto/NFHCA Division I National Coaches Poll is voted on by NFHCA member coaches and has no bearing on selection to the 2024 NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship.

All 2024 Division I National Coaches Polls.

Penn Monto/NFHCA Division II National Coaches Poll — October 15, 2024

RankInstitutionRecordPoints (First place votes)Previous RankingChange
1Shippensburg University 11-0230 (23)1
2Kutztown University 10-1208 (1)2
3East Stroudsburg University 11-2184 (0)3
4Bloomsburg University 11-3149 (0)4
5Southern New Hampshire University 10-1138 (0)6▲1
6West Chester University 7-4133 (0)5▼1
7Assumption University 9-3100 (0)7
8Newberry College 8-172 (0)8
9Saint Anselm College 8-433 (0)10▲1
10Mansfield University 7-528 (0)9▼1
The Penn Monto/NFHCA Division II Coaches Poll is a composite ranking of the top 10 teams with a .500 or better record in the nation each week. Each Division II team with an NFHCA member coach is permitted one vote for the ranking each week.

Polls are announced every Tuesday during the field hockey playing season.

The Penn Monto/NFHCA Division II National Coaches Poll is voted on by NFHCA member coaches and has no bearing on selection to the 2024 NCAA Division II Field Hockey Championship.

All 2024 Division II National Coaches Polls.

Penn Monto/NFHCA Division III National Coaches Poll — October 15, 2024

RankInstitutionRecordPoints (First place votes)Previous RankingChange
1Middlebury College 12-01621 (62)1
2Salisbury University 11-11535 (0)2
3Williams College 10-01522 (3)3
4Johns Hopkins University 11-21400 (0)4
5Christopher Newport University 9-01374 (1)5
6Tufts University 9-21333 (0)6
7Babson College 10-31235 (0)7
8SUNY Cortland 11-11102 (0)9▲1
9York College of Pennsylvania 9-41074 (0)8▼1
10Bryn Mawr College 10-21070 (0)10
11Wesleyan University 8-4927 (0)12▲1
12Bates College 8-4915 (0)11▼1
13University of Lynchburg 9-2841 (0)13
14Shenandoah University 9-2819 (0)15▲1
15Massachusetts Institute of Technology 9-3654 (0)16▲1
16Amherst College 6-5595 (0)14▼2
17Ursinus College 7-4526 (0)17
18SUNY New Paltz 12-1499 (0)20▲2
19SUNY Geneseo 12-1497 (0)19
20Messiah University 7-4483 (0)21▲1
21University of Rochester 10-3447 (0)18▼3
22Hamilton College 7-5229 (0)22
23Ithaca College 7-5201 (0)23
24University of Scranton 12-2161 (0)25▲1
25Stevens Institute of Technology 8-4127 (0)24▼1
The Penn Monto/NFHCA Division III National Coaches Poll is a composite ranking of the top-25 teams with a .500 or better record in the nation each week. Each Division III team with an NFHCA member coach is permitted one vote for the ranking each week.

Polls are announced every Tuesday during the field hockey playing season.

The Penn Monto/NFHCA Division III National Coaches Poll is voted on by NFHCA member coaches and has no bearing on selection to the 2024 NCAA Division III Field Hockey Championship.

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All 2024 Division III National Coaches Polls.