NFHCA Committees

Oversees the process by which the NFHCA All-Region and All-American selections are made and announced at the collegiate and high school levels. This includes the comprehensive review of all nominations and the selection of deserving student-athletes with adherence to the NFHCA selection guidelines.  The expected time commitment annually includes 2-3 virtual meetings August – November as well as preparation and review time for selections.

Oversees the selection of select NFHCA awards and recognition programs and provides recommendations regarding certain awards criteria. The Awards Committee also assists with the coordination and execution of the celebration and recognition events for award honorees in collaboration with NFHCA staff. The expected time commitment annually includes 3-5 virtual meetings annually (February, April, November, December) as well as preparation and review time for selections.  Members of the Awards Committee are encouraged to attend the NFHCA Annual Convention to assist with the Coaches Appreciation & Awards event.

Designated head or associate coach representatives from each divisional conference serve as the official weekly voters, helping to recognize and rank the top teams across the country.

Facilitates the selection of the NFHCA Collegiate Senior Team. The Senior Team Committee also provides recommendations for the recognition and celebration of these honorees in collaboration with NFHCA staff. The expected time commitment annually includes 2-3 virtual meetings August – November as well as preparation and review time for selections.

Facilitates the selection of the NFHCA Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement, and Junior Hockey Award recipients. The Hall of Fame Committee also assists in the planning and execution of the celebration for these honorees, in collaboration with NFHCA staff. The expected meeting times annually includes preparation and review time for selections as well as 2-4 virtual meetings in the spring and one virtual meeting in December.  Members of the Hall of Fame Committee are strongly encouraged to attend the NFHCA Annual Convention to assist with the NFHCA Hall of Fame Reception & Awards Dinner celebration.

Oversees the interpretation and amending of the NFHCA Bylaws. The expected time commitment annually includes 1-3 virtual meetings annually.

Serves and supports the coaches of color in our association. Meeting times vary throughout the year.

Assists the NFHCA staff with convention planning, content, speakers and event execution. The Convention Committee also provides on-site assistance throughout the convention and provides post-convention feedback to NFHCA staff. The expected time commitment annually includes 4-5 virtual meetings annually.  Members of the Convention Committee are expected to attend the NFHCA Annual Convention and assist with 3-4 hours of volunteer duties on site.

Enhances education and awareness, creates opportunity, facilitates growth and support for racial and ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ coaches, and NFHCA members with disabilities. The expected time commitment annually includes monthly virtual meetings, for an average of twelve virtual meetings per year.

A diverse committee with two members from each membership group and collegiate division as well as a member from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and Black Coaches Council. The Nominating Committee serves to solicit nominations for the Board of Directors elections, review committee interest forms to fill committee vacancies, and select eligible members to serve on the various NFHCA committees. Committee vacancies are filled with a focus on creating a balanced, diverse, and inclusive committee rosters. The Nominating Committee is appointed by the Executive Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. The expected time commitment annually includes monthly virtual meetings, with an average of twelve meetings per year.  Additional time outside meetings will be spent on the evaluation of committee interest forms prior to each meeting.

Serves the scholastic membership group of the NFHCA and facilitates communication across regions with NFHCA leadership. This committee engages and supports the scholastic membership community, identifies opportunities to enhance the scholastic membership experience, and collaborates with NFHS and other governing bodies for the betterment of the sport and membership. The expected time commitment annually includes 5-6 virtual meetings annually, throughout the year.

Promotes retention and growth of the sport at all levels.  Specifically:

• Scholastic level – identifying regions where field hockey is not sponsored, approaching districts and sports organizations to begin sponsorship.
• Collegiate level – identifying conferences, addressing reasons to add, risk assessment of program elimination, addressing obstacles to adding or retaining the sport.
• Management of the NFHCA Redwood Grant
• USA Field Hockey – collaborate with the national governing body on initiatives to ‘grow the game.’

The expected time commitment annually includes 5-7 virtual meetings throughout the year.

Oversees the NFHCA Video/Film Exchange program, Exchange infractions process, and other member-related technology matters. The expected time commitment annually includes an average of 7-10 meetings annually, throughout the year.

Special task forces or ad hoc committees may be created, as the need arises, to carry out specific tasks or initiatives, apart from the work of any Standing Committee. A majority vote of the Executive Committee is needed to form and disband ad hoc task forces and committees. These are generally temporary in nature and their assembly can range in time from months to a few years, depending on the task at hand.

Each standing committee has a charter that outlines their terms of service, member composition, and primary purpose. Also included in the charter are each committees’ key responsibilities and scope of authority.  Committee charters are kept on file with the NFHCA and made available to current committee members during their service.