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FIELD HOCKEY.

The Professional Home for Field Hockey Coaches

As the collective voice for over 1600 coaches, NFHCA builds community, advances professional growth, and ensures that field hockey continues to thrive for the next generation of athletes and leaders.

Member Benefits

Education & Resources

Education & Resources

Year-round professional development and access to exclusive tools, including drills, coaching toolkits and much more.

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Recognition

Celebrate excellence at every level of the game.

Events

Events

NFHCA events bring the field hockey community together.

Community

Community

A nationwide network of coaches who share your passion.

Career Resources

Career Resources

Job board, resume bank, and mentoring opportunities.

New Coach Toolkit

New Coach Toolkit

The NFHCA New Coach Toolkit gives new or transitioning coaches a curated, easy-to-follow guide with videos, articles, and downloadable resources to master field hockey rules, skills, and game/practice management.

NFHCA welcomes all DI, DII, DIII, Club, and Scholastic coaches across the country.

Member Spotlight

It’s been an incredible opportunity to learn about some of the most successful stories our game has to offer,” she reflected. “The NFHCA is 100-percent here to give recognition to all those deserving, while supporting our own journeys each step of the way. I’ve learned how small a piece I am in the grand puzzle of the field hockey world—but also, how important each piece is.

Kelly Harchetts, Union College Field Hockey Head Coach

Awards & Recognition

Coaches with active NFHCA memberships can nominate student-athletes, teams, and peers during open submission periods, celebrating achievements on and off the field. The NFHCA Awards & Nomination Calendar ensures you never miss a chance to recognize excellence.

Field Hockey Coaches Poll

The National Field Hockey Coaches Association has been publishing National Coaches Polls for each NCAA division every week during the field hockey playing season since 1997.

Drill of the Week

The NFHCA Drill of the Week newsletter brings you a new field hockey drill every Monday during the field hockey season.

New Coach Toolkit

Learn the basics of field hockey coaching with our toolkit, covering rules, skills, and game management for new coaches.

Coaches Corners

Virtual coaching series with tools and strategies for all levels. Topics include tactical skills, sport psychology, and more.

Together with USA Field Hockey, we are strengthening our commitment to field hockey coaches, advancing collaboration, and ensuring meaningful visibility for the sport.

Cate Clark, NFHCA Executive Director

The NFHCA Campfire Mentoring Program brings coaches together in small, mentor-led groups that meet regularly throughout the year to exchange ideas, share experiences, and provide support in a confidential, open-ended setting. This program offers a trusted space for meaningful conversations, making it one of NFHCA’s most valued opportunities for connection.

Grateful to Our Official Partners & Sponsors

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