| 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Registration & Check-In for Collegiate Members |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Collegiate Membership Meeting (All NCAA Divisions) |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch on your own |
| 1:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Collegiate Membership Breakout Meetings (Division I, II, III) |
| 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Snack BREAK with Exhibitors sponsored by The LineUp |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Registration & Check-In for Club & Scholastic Members |
| 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | General Membership Meeting & Welcome (All) |
| 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Keynote Speaker – ‘Becoming a Leader‘ with Molly Grisham |
| 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception sponsored by AstroTurf |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet |
| 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | ‘Growing the Game for Athletes of All Abilities‘ with Able Athletics |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. | Collegiate Membership Meeting (All NCAA Divisions) – ‘Annual Scouting Report for Coaches‘ with Sam Ekstrand |
| Scholastic & Club Speaker Session – ‘Best Practices in Team Building’ with Molly Grisham | |
| 9:20 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | BREAK |
| 9:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | ‘Coaches for Coaches Roundtable‘ (All) facilitated by the NFHCA Annual Convention Committee |
| 11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | BREAK |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Coaches Appreciation & Awards Luncheon sponsored by FieldTurf |
| 12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | BREAK |
| 1:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Coach Education & Professional Development Sessions |
| 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | ‘Understanding Obstacles in Inclusion for LGBTQ+ People in Sports and How to Build Inclusive Communities‘ with Dr. Anna Baeth, Athlete Ally |
| 2:05 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. | ‘From Practice to Play: Effective Drills for Goalkeepers in Team Training‘ with Emily Snowden, The Goalie Trainer |
| 2:05 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. | ‘From France to Fall Season‘ tactical analysis session with Chris Fry, USA Field Hockey Performance Analyst & Founder, Graphing the Game |
| 2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. | Tactical Session TBD with the Sport Development Committee |
| 2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m. | ‘From Application to Offer: What Athletic Directors Look for in Coaching Candidates‘ with Matt Banker, MB Sports Consulting |
| 3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | BREAK |
| 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Collegiate Membership NCAA Divisional Breakout Meetings (DI, DII, DIII) (Voting) |
| Scholastic & Club Membership Meeting | |
| 4:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | BREAK |
| 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | 25th Anniversary Hall of Fame Cocktail Reception |
| 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | 25th Anniversary Hall of Fame Awards Dinner sponsored by AstroTurf |
| 9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | NFHCA Legends Lounge & Silver Soiree Celebration |
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | ‘Navigating the New Era: Field Hockey & Olympic Sports in the Changing Landscape of College Athletics‘ Panel with Kristi Dosh, Carolyn Schlie Femovich, Karen Weaver, Ed.D., and Matt Banker |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | ‘Building a Winning Legacy: Lessons from Three Continents‘ with Alyson Annan |
| 11:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. | BREAK & Travel to Boombah Sports Complex |
| 11:45 p.m. – 12:20 p.m. | Lunch @ Boombah Sports Complex |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Ready2Coach On-Field Sessions @ Boombah Sports Complex |
| 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | WINTER ESCAPE SHOWCASE games @ Boombah Sports Complex – 108 teams competing |
| 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Winter Escape Showcase games @Boombah Sports Complex, Sanford, FL |
| 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Uncommitted Showcase, Ready2Play Clinic Showcase and Shot Stopper and Shooter Showcase @ Boombah Sports Complex, Sanford, FL |
| 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Winter Escape Showcase games @Boombah Sports Complex, Sanford, FL |
| 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Winter Escape Showcase games @ Boombah Sports Complex, Sanford, FL |
Event schedule subject to change.
Hall of Fame Reception & Awards Dinner
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Thursday, January 16, 2025
Join us for a night of distinction and celebration as we honor the legends of field hockey at the 25th NFHCA Hall of Fame Reception & Awards Dinner. This prestigious event marks the induction of the 25th NFHCA Hall of Fame Class and will be an evening to remember.
Additional Information
- Registration Requirements: Tickets are complimentary for NFHCA Annual Convention attendees — guest tickets are available for purchase.
- Cost: Single guest tickets are $82
- Dress: Business casual or cocktail attire. No jeans please.
Legal Counsel Office Hours
By appointment throughout event.
NFHCA Annual Convention attendees with legal questions, contracts to review, job-related issues or concerns are welcome to sign up for a 30-minute meeting with Samantha Ekstrand, the NFHCA’s legal counsel and an attorney who advises coaches.
Additional Information
- Registration Requirements: Attendees must sign up for a time slot. Sign up will be available closer to the event.
USA Field Hockey Level 2 Certification
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Boombah Sports Complex – 8:30 a.m. ET – 4:30 p.m. ET
Join USA Field Hockey to earn your Level 2 Coach Education certification.
Additional Information
- Registration Requirements: Attendees must register through USA Field Hockey – Click here.
Winter Escape Showcase
- 3:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2025 @ Boombah Sports Complex
- 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025 @ Boombah Sports Complex
- 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2025 @ Boombah Sports Complex
Evaluate student-athletes from over 100 clubs at one of the largest recruiting showcases of the year!
- Uncommitted Showcase, Skills Clinic, Shot Stopper and Shooter Showcases
Learn more and be sure to stick around through the weekend for the NFHCA Winter Escape Showcase!
Thank you to our event sponsors!
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Join us at the NFHCA Annual Convention!
Connect with your field hockey community, celebrate extraordinary coaching achievements, and grow professionally at the NFHCA Annual Convention.
We're excited to gather together in Lake Mary, Florida in January 2025!