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Alyson Annan: Coach, Olympian, Trailblazer, set to close out 2025 Annual Convention

Alyson Annan: Coach, Olympian, Trailblazer, set to close out 2025 Annual Convention

Celebrating Umpire Appreciation Week: Spotlight on Allie Mikelson

Celebrating Umpire Appreciation Week: Spotlight on Allie Mikelson

Tama, Roura named NFHCA Division III National Players of the Week

Tama, Roura named NFHCA Division III National Players of the Week

NFHCA Resources

Annual Drill Booklets

15 drills from 15 coaches

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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

Explore the most-visited field hockey job board in the country for position openings at all levels.

NFHCA Membership

Unlock your coaching potential with the National Field Hockey Coaches Association, where you’ll access helpful resources, connect with fellow coaches, and celebrate excellence. Join over 1,600 coaches nationwide and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to advancing the game!

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 1, 2024

RankInstitutionRecordPoints (First place votes)Previous RankingChange
1University of North Carolina 6-01029 (28)1
2Northwestern University 10-01008 (25)2
3University of Virginia 9-0930 (0)3
4The Ohio State University 9-0888 (0)4
5University of Maryland 5-3766 (0)5
6University of Michigan 7-1712 (0)8▲2
7Saint Joseph's University 7-2700 (0)6▼1
8University of Connecticut 9-1659 (0)11▲3
9Harvard University 7-1585 (0)10▲1
10University of Iowa 5-3570 (0)7▼3
11Boston College 8-2549 (0)12▲1
12Duke University 5-4514 (0)9▼3
13University at Albany 8-1428 (0)17▲4
14Princeton University 5-3350 (0)16▲2
15Syracuse University 6-3308 (0)15
16University of Louisville 5-5258 (0)13▼3
17Pennsylvania State University 6-3218 (0)19▲2
18Liberty University 5-4166 (0)14▼4
19University of Massachusetts, Amherst 7-3124 (0)Unranked
20University of California, Berkeley 6-196 (0)Unranked
The 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.

After two weeks of regular season competition, eligible teams must maintain a record of .500 or above to be eligible for ranking each week. The Ivy League Conference is an exception to this criteria the week of Sept 3 based on their different schedule. Beginning the week of Sept 10, all programs ranked in the top 20 must have a record of 0.500 or above.

All 2024 Division I National Coaches Polls.

Penn Monto/NFHCA Division II National Coaches Poll — October 1, 2024

RankInstitutionRecordPoints (First place votes)Previous RankingChange
1Shippensburg University 7-0250 (25)1
2Kutztown University 6-1220 (1)2
3East Stroudsburg University 7-1204 (0)3
4West Chester University 7-2166 (0)5▲1
5Bloomsburg University 8-2162 (0)4▼1
6Southern New Hampshire University 6-1120 (0)7▲1
7Assumption University 5-3102 (0)6▼1
8Newberry College 6-186 (0)7▼1
9Mansfield University 5-344 (0)10▲1
10University of Mount Olive 5-327 (0)9▼1
The 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.

After two weeks of regular season competition, eligible teams must maintain a record of .500 or above to be eligible for ranking each week.

All 2024 Division II National Coaches Polls.

Penn Monto/NFHCA Division III National Coaches Poll — October 1, 2024

RankInstitutionRecordPoints (First place votes)Previous RankingChange
1Middlebury College 8-01697 (66)1
2Salisbury University 8-11601 (2)2
3Williams College 8-01587 (0)3
4Johns Hopkins University 7-21478 (0)4
5Christopher Newport University 7-01444 (1)5
6Babson College 6-31301 (0)6
6Tufts University 6-21301 (0)7▲1
8York College of Pennsylvania 7-21238 (0)8
9SUNY Cortland 9-01161 (0)10▲1
10Bryn Mawr College 7-1998 (0)13▲3
11Bates College 6-2965 (0)12▲1
12Wesleyan University 6-2932 (0)14▲2
13Amherst College 5-4905 (0)9▼4
14University of Lynchburg 5-2897 (0)11▼3
15Shenandoah University 6-2710 (0)17▲2
16Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5-3650 (0)15▼1
17Ursinus College 4-3596 (0)16▼1
18University of Rochester 8-1548 (0)19▲1
19Ithaca College 6-3484 (0)18▼1
20SUNY Geneseo 8-1423 (0)20
21SUNY New Paltz 8-1396 (0)21
22Hamilton College 5-3322 (0)23▲1
23Messiah University 4-4140 (0)Unranked
24Stevens Institute of Technology 6-4136 (0)24
25University of Scranton 9-175 (0)Unranked
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.