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2025 NFHCA Division II Regional Coaching Staffs of the Year

Dec 5, 2025 | 2025-2026, Division II, News

NFHCA DII Regional Coaching Staff of Year 2025

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Newberry College and Saint Anselm College coaching staffs have been recognized as their respective region’s 2025 NFHCA Coaching Staff of the Year. Each of the honorees were selected by a majority vote of their regional colleagues.

Atlantic Region

Newberry College

Hannah Dave, Khotsofalo Pheko, Tasmin Bangert
    • Captured both the SAC regular-season and championship titles, earned the No. 1 national seed, and advanced to the program’s first ever NCAA Tournament final appearance.
    • Powered through the season at 20-1, dominating conference play with a flawless 10-0 record.
    • Earned the NCAA Division II national runner-up finish after an overtime battle in the championship game.
    • Posted 11 shutouts and led the nation in winning percentage (0.952), scoring margin (4.20), and goals per game (5.00), while ranking No. 2 nationally in goals-against average (0.76) and shutouts.

East Region

Saint Anselm College

Carolyn King-Robitaille, Emma Mawn
  • Captured the 2025 Northeast 10 Conference (NE10) Championship in a thrilling double-overtime victory, earning the league’s automatic NCAA Tournament berth in their fourth straight appearance.
  • Finished the season 16-6, including a 10-2 mark in conference play.
  • Ranked No. 6 nationally in winning percentage (0.727) and No. 7 in both shutouts per game (0.45) and scoring margin (1.94).

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.

The 2025 NFHCA Division II National Coaching Staff of the Year will be announced on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the NFHCA Hall of Fame Awards Dinner, sponsored by AstroTurf®, during the 2026 NFHCA Annual Convention.

 

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