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Member Spotlight – Brittany Vencill
By Cate ClarkLOUISVILLE, KY — For Bluegrass Field Hockey Club owner and duPont Manual High School varsity head coach Brittany Vencill, the path in coaching has extended beyond the sideline. Built on curiosity and strengthened through connection, Vencill’s journey...
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 on Shippensburg University field hockey. Taking over the program in April 2025, Wallace led the Raiders to a historic campaign,...
Member Spotlight – Phil Edwards
By Cassidy Strittmatter & Cate ClarkNEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Phil Edwards’ path through field hockey has never followed a single lane. From international coaching environments to collegiate sidelines and national team staff rooms, Edwards has built a career shaped by...
Member Spotlight – Callie Lekas
By Cassidy Strittmatter, NFHCA Digital Communications TeamNORFOLK COUNTY, MA — In six seasons as head field hockey coach at Wellesley College, Callie Lekas has established a consistent presence in the NEWMAC Conference. In each of of her first six seasons, she has...
Member Spotlight – Jarred Martin
By Cassidy Strittmatter, NFHCA Digital Communications TeamCOLUMBUS, OH — Before shaping the future of field hockey from the sideline, Jarred Martin experienced it on the world stage. A former U.S. Men’s National Team standout with more than a decade of international...
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...
Erin McCrudden’s Redwood Grant Journey
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — When Erin McCrudden launched Louisville Magic Field Hockey Club in 2024, the vision was clear: create access, build community, and provide a meaningful athlete experience for players who might not otherwise find their way into the sport. As...
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...
Member Spotlight: Jaime Ginsberg Champions Service
By Cassidy Strittmatter, NFHCA Digital Communications TeamNorthampton, MA — With nineteen seasons, Jaime Ginsberg has guided the Smith College field hockey program with intention, energy, and a deep commitment to student-athlete development. Throughout her tenure, she...
Building Winning Cultures: Keith Waldman’s Journey
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — For more than two decades, Keith Waldman, founder of OPA Winning Teams, has worked alongside coaches and athletes across the country to help teams strengthen leadership, communication, and culture. Many NFHCA members know him from workshops at...
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