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Scott, Eastburn named NFHCA Division III National Players of the Week

Scott, Eastburn named NFHCA Division III National Players of the Week

Murray, McGuinness named NFHCA Division II National Players of the Week

Murray, McGuinness named NFHCA Division II National Players of the Week

Bruder, McKenna named NFHCA Division I National Players of the Week

Bruder, McKenna named NFHCA Division I National Players of the Week

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Drill of the Week

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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 — November 12, 2024

RankInstitutionRecordPoints (First place votes)Previous RankingChange
1University of North Carolina 18-0612 (23)2▲1
2Northwestern University 19-1577 (8)1▼1
3Saint Joseph's University 17-3509 (0)4▲1
4University of Connecticut 17-3455 (0)10▲6
5University of Maryland 13-6449 (0)5
6University of Michigan 15-4445 (0)9▲3
7Boston College 14-6439 (0)8▲1
8University of Virginia 13-4438 (0)3▼5
9Duke University 12-6386 (0)6▼3
10Harvard University 15-3372 (0)11▲1
11Syracuse University 13-6314 (0)12▲1
12The Ohio State University 14-5275 (0)7▼5
13Princeton University 13-5269 (0)13
14University of Massachusetts, Amherst 15-5226 (0)15▲1
15University at Albany 15-4154 (0)14▼1
16University of Iowa 9-9108 (0)16
17Drexel University 14-5100 (0)17
18Liberty University 10-881 (0)18
19Indiana University 9-979 (0)19
20Lafayette College 14-660 (0)Unranked
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 — November 12, 2024

RankInstitutionRecordPoints (First place votes)Previous RankingChange
1Shippensburg University 18-1200 (20)1
2East Stroudsburg University 16-4167 (0)2
3Kutztown University 14-5146 (0)3
4Assumption University 18-3122 (0)6▲2
5Bloomsburg University 15-5120 (0)4▼1
6Southern New Hampshire University 16-3102 (0)5▼1
7West Chester University 12-772 (0)7
8Saint Anselm College 15-664 (0)9▲1
9Newberry College 15-444 (0)8▼1
10Limestone University 14-539 (0)Unranked
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 — November 12, 2024

RankInstitutionRecordPoints (First place votes)Previous RankingChange
1Salisbury University 15-21107 (15)2▲1
2Middlebury College 15-21100 (11)1▼1
3Tufts University 16-21098 (21)4▲1
4Williams College 14-31012 (0)3▼1
5Johns Hopkins University 17-3964 (0)5
6Christopher Newport University 14-2921 (0)6
7Babson College 18-3875 (0)7
8Shenandoah University 18-2843 (0)9▲1
9SUNY Cortland 17-1801 (0)8▼1
10York College of Pennsylvania 16-5722 (0)10
11Bates College 12-6694 (0)14▲3
12Messiah University 14-5649 (0)12
13Wesleyan University 11-5645 (0)11▼2
14University of Lynchburg 15-4559 (0)13▼1
15Bryn Mawr College 14-6489 (0)15
16Ursinus College 13-6464 (0)16
17SUNY Geneseo 18-2424 (0)18▲1
18Massachusetts Institute of Technology 14-5367 (0)17▼1
19Ithaca College 15-5278 (0)22▲3
20Amherst College 9-7258 (0)19▼1
21University of Rochester 17-4237 (0)20▼1
22Rowan University 14-7202 (0)25▲3
23SUNY New Paltz 14-6191 (0)21▼2
24Stevenson University 14-5159 (0)23▼1
25Swarthmore College 11-9101 (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.

All 2024 Division III National Coaches Polls.