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The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is powered by the coaches who give their time, leadership, and heart to the game. Explore stories from across the country and across every level of the sport.

Member Spotlight – Rayell Wallace

Member Spotlight – Rayell Wallace

By Cassidy Strittmatter & Cate ClarkSHIPPENSBURG, PA — In just one season at the helm, Rayell Wallace has already left a lasting mark...

Member Spotlight – Phil Edwards

Member Spotlight – Phil Edwards

By Cassidy Strittmatter & Cate ClarkNEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Phil Edwards’ path through field hockey has never followed a single lane. From...

Member Spotlight – Callie Lekas

Member Spotlight – Callie Lekas

By Cassidy Strittmatter, NFHCA Digital Communications TeamNORFOLK COUNTY, MA — In six seasons as head field hockey coach at Wellesley...

Member Spotlight – Jarred Martin

Member Spotlight – Jarred Martin

By Cassidy Strittmatter, NFHCA Digital Communications TeamCOLUMBUS, OH — Before shaping the future of field hockey from the sideline,...

Still in the Game: NFHCA Coaches On World Stage

Still in the Game: NFHCA Coaches On World Stage

There is a familiar rhythm to August for field hockey coaches. Preseason schedules. Team meetings. Practice plans. The anticipation of another season. But this summer, before many NFHCA coaches return to their own sidelines, they found themselves on another one — or...

Madison Skeie – Staying in the Game

Madison Skeie – Staying in the Game

By Cassidy Strittmatter, NFHCA Digital Communications TeamHamden, CT — With a coaching journey defined by adaptability, curiosity, and a commitment to growth, Madison Skeie represents the next generation of leaders shaping the future of field hockey. Drawing from...

Taylor Bacon – Staying in the Game

Taylor Bacon – Staying in the Game

By Cassidy Strittmatter, NFHCA Digital Communications TeamKansas City, MO — When her playing career came to an end, Taylor Bacon felt a piece of her identity shift. However, through reflection, she discovered that her passion for field hockey was not ending, it was...

Ally Hammel – Staying in the Game

Ally Hammel – Staying in the Game

By Cassidy Strittmatter, NFHCA Digital Communications TeamState College, PA - Before beginning her career as an assistant coach at Penn State, Ally Hammel learned lessons of commitment, resilience, and responsibility while representing the United States Women’s...

Emma Mawn – Staying in the Game

Emma Mawn – Staying in the Game

By Cassidy Strittmatter, NFHCA Digital Communications TeamManchester, N.H. - Winning the 2025 NFHCA Division II Regional Coaching Staff of the Year honor does not happen by chance. It reflects a growth mindset, a willingness to pursue new opportunities, and a...

Kristiina Castagnola – Staying in the Game

Kristiina Castagnola – Staying in the Game

By Cassidy Strittmatter, NFHCA Digital Communications TeamGlassboro, NJ - Fate brought her full circle—back to the university where she first left her mark as a standout student-athlete. She chose to stay in the game not only for her love of field hockey, but because...

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The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is a nonprofit organization serving field hockey coaches and supporters of the game from across the United States. The mission of the association is to champion, strengthen, and celebrate field hockey coaches and the game. The NFHCA strives to be the organization that every field hockey coach looks to for the resources to grow in the game and the inspiration to stay in the game.

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