NFHCA News
McHale Selected as NFHCA 2025 Coaching Impact Award Recipient
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Awards Committee is proud to announce Nancy McHale as the 2025 recipient of the NFHCA Coaching Impact Award. A fixture in the field hockey community for more than four decades, McHale’s coaching...
Newton named NFHCA April Club Player of the Month
MANAHAWKIN, NJ —The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) has recognized Phoenix Elite U19 athlete Leah Newton as the NFHCA Club Player of the Month, sponsored by Victory Sports Tours. A 2026 forward from Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin, New...
“The Next Play”: A Field Hockey Film Tackling Mental Health, Sisterhood, and Resilience
Manahawkin, NJ - May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of emotional well-being. This year, a new film is set to bring that vital conversation to center field — literally. The Next Play, an upcoming feature film set in...
NFHCA Welcomes Honorary Member Class of 2025
Photo: Laura MolikenManahawkin, NJ —The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is proud to announce the induction of six distinguished individuals into this year’s class of Honorary Members. The Honorary Member designation was created in 2021 to recognize...
From All-American to Assistant Coach: Krista Dietz Stays in the Game at Pace University
Manahawkin, NJ - Pace University Field Hockey is welcoming a familiar face to its coaching staff. Beginning in July 2025, Krista Dietz—arguably the most decorated player in program history—will join the Setters as an assistant coach, marking a seamless transition...
NFHCA Winter Escape Showcase 2026: Where the Next Generation Takes the Field
Manahawkin, NJ - Mark your calendars — the NFHCA Winter Escape Showcase™️(WES) is back January 16–18, 2026, at the Boombah Sports Complex in Sanford, Florida. Widely regarded as one of the top recruiting events in the country, WES is hosted by the National Field...
NFHCA selects Louisville Magic Director Erin McCrudden as 2025 Redwood Grantee
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Sport Development Committee is proud to announce Erin McCrudden, founder and director of Louisville Magic FHC, as the recipient of the 2025 Redwood Grant. This annual grant supports entrepreneurial...
Tina Edmonds: A Volunteer Leader Committed to Growing the Game
By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - As National Volunteer Month begins to wind down, the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) proudly shines a spotlight on Tina Edmonds—a decorated player, respected coach, and...
Celebrating the 50 Years of Impact of Umpire Linda Pesotski
By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - As the whistle blows and the game begins, one figure has stood unwavering at the center of it all for nearly five decades: Linda Pesotski. In 2025, Linda will celebrate a monumental...
Celebrating Will Byrne: A Leader on the Field and in the Field Hockey Community
By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - In celebration of National Volunteer Month, the NFHCA proudly spotlights Will Byrne — assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Northwestern University’s field hockey program — whose...