Schedule

7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	Registration & Check-In for Collegiate Members
8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	First-Timers Jumpstart Session (for first-time Convention attendees)
9:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.	Collegiate Membership Meeting (All NCAA Divisions)
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Lunch
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. – 7:00 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. – 1:00 p.m.	BREAK
1:00 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.	Coach Education & Professional Development Sessions
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.	‘Understanding Obstacles in Inclusion for LGBTQ+ People in Sports and How to Build Inclusive Communities‘ with Dr. Anna Baeth, Athlete Ally
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.	‘Building a Winning Legacy: Lessons from Three Continents‘ with Alyson Annan
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	BREAK
SESSION A 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.	‘From Practice to Play: Effective Drills for Goalkeepers in Team Training‘ with Emily Snowden, The Goalie Trainer
SESSION B 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.	‘From France to Fall Season‘ tactical analysis session with Chris Fry, USA Field Hockey Performance Analyst & Founder, Graphing the Game
3:45 p.m. – 3:55 p.m.	SESSION ROTATION
SESSION C 3:55 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.	‘The Moments and The Path’ facilitated discussion on philosophy, practice design, and playing principles with the Sport Development Committee
SESSION D 3:55 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.	‘From Application to Offer: What Athletic Directors Look for in Coaching Candidates‘ with Matt Banker, MB Sports Consulting
4:40 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	BREAK
6:00 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. – 10:10 a.m.	BREAK
10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Club & Scholastic Membership Meeting
10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Collegiate Divisional Breakout Meetings (Voting – DI, DII, DIII)
10:45 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 with Phil Edwards, Tamara Durante, Inako Puzo, and Jessica Bergen
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.	*WINTER ESCAPE SHOWCASE games @ Boombah Sports Complex – 108 teams competing*
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.	*Coaches Social @ Boombah Sports Complex Hospitality Tent*

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.

Purchase a Guest Ticket

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