2025 NFHCA High School Regional Coaching Staffs of the Year

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) has announced the 2025 NFHCA High School Coaching Staffs of the Year, recognizing one outstanding scholastic coaching staff from each of the ten regions.

Selected by a committee composed of NFHCA member coaches, this annual honor celebrates coaching staffs that demonstrated exceptional leadership, competitive excellence, and on-field success throughout the fall season. Honorees were evaluated based on overall performance, postseason achievement, and impactful leadership throughout the season.

To be eligible for consideration, coaching staffs were required to be active NFHCA members, finish the season with a minimum .500 record, and participate in postseason play. Additionally, the head varsity coach of each honored program must be an active NFHCA member.

The NFHCA congratulates this year’s honorees for their commitment to excellence and their positive impact on high school field hockey within their regions.

2025 NFHCA High School Regional Coaching Staffs of the Year

Mid-Atlantic Region

Bryn Mawr School (MD), Head Coach: Carey Fetting-Smith

• Led Bryn Mawr to a 12-3-0 record while capturing a second consecutive conference championship.
• Earned Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM) Field Hockey Coach of the Year recognition, in just the second season at the helm.

Midwest Region

Sacred Heart Academy (KY), Head Coach: Eleanor Mitchell

• Completed a historic 28-0-1 season to become the first undefeated team in Kentucky history to win a KHSAA-sanctioned state championship.
• Earned Kentucky Field Hockey Coach of the Year honors while finishing the season ranked nationally among high school programs.

Massachusetts Region 

Uxbridge High School (MA), Head Coach: Kelly Rosborough

• Guided the program to an undefeated season (23-0-0) and consistent dominance throughout the fall after moving up a division.
• Captured the Massachusetts State Division 3 Championship following a strong postseason run, securing their 5th consecutive Mass State Championship.

New Jersey Region

Shore Regional High School (NJ), Head Coach: Kelly Koenig

• Powered the program to a successful 24-1-1 season campaign.
• Secured their second consecutive Group 1 State Championship title.

New York Region

Whitney Point Central School (NY), Head Coach: Nicole Huston

• Delivered a standout 20-0-1 season with consistent winning performances.
• Captured a fifth consecutive New York Class C State Championship.

Pennsylvania Region

Penn Manor High School (PA), Head Coach: Rachel Suter

• Guided the program through a successful 21-5-1 season.
• Captured PIAA District III AAA & League Championships, advancing to the AAA State Semifinals in an incredibly competitive region.

Northern New England Region

Belfast Area High School (ME), Head Coach: Jan Holmes-Jackson

• Completed an undefeated 18-0 season and captured a second consecutive Maine Class B state championship.
• Outscored opponents 72–8 on the season while recording 12 shutouts, including six in the final seven games.

Southern New England Region

Westbrook High School (CT), Head Coach: Janet Dickey

• Led Westbrook to a 13-1-2 season campaign.
• Earned Shoreline Conference Coach of the Year.

South Region

South Mecklenburg High School (NC), Head Coach: Casey Carrigan

• Improved the program from a 4–12 record in 2024 to a 10–5–2 finish in 2025.
• Earned a state tournament berth and captured a playoff victory.

West Region

Holland Hall School (OK), Head Coach: Christy Utter

• Guided the Holland Hall program through an unimaginable team tragedy with compassion and strength, helping student-athletes to move forward together.
• Led the team to an 11-8-1 season while modeling perspective, resilience, and the importance of life lessons alongside competitive goals.

While the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) officially recognizes each institution’s field hockey coaches, the association acknowledges the important work of all staff members who contribute to a program’s success.

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