NFHCA Blog

By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ -​ Volunteering within a sports association can be a deeply fulfilling experience, bridging passion for the game with opportunities to give back and grow. For one dedicated coach, Meg Dudek, the...

Photo Credit: USA Field Hockey Manahawkin, NJ -​ When Team USA takes the field later this July, they’ll be doing so as part of a 12-team, worldwide representation of the best of women’s field hockey. The Olympic tournament will start out with teams broken out into two...

Photo Credit: USA Field Hockey Manahawkin, NJ -​ Team USA stands to achieve a number of milestones during its upcoming foray at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This year’s athletes promise to impress the world stage and may take many by surprise. While none of the rostered...

Photo Credit: USA Field Hockey Manahawkin, NJ -​ As the 2024 Paris Olympics quickly approaches, the athletes aren’t the only ones feeling the summer heat and pressure that comes with playing at the Games. Team USA is also a platform for some of the world’s top coaches...

By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistPhoto Credit: Mansfield University Athletic Communications Manahawkin, NJ -​ In our latest Member Spotlight, we turn our attention to Brittany Hansrote, head coach at Mansfield University. For Hansrote, the...

Photo Credit: Crawford Family U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Archives Manahawkin, NJ -​ Women’s field hockey is poised to take center stage during the Paris 2024 Olympics with 12 top-tier teams ready to fight for the gold. As Team USA prepares to return to the Olympic...

Manahawkin, NJ -​ Throughout its history, the U.S. Women’s National Team has made quite an impact on the world stage, especially through the Olympics. From compelling individual triumphs to team victories, we’re revisiting some of the most exciting moments for Team...

By: Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ -​ Coaching field hockey is a rewarding yet demanding role that often comes with its own set of challenges. From managing player dynamics to navigating the pressures of competition to juggling...

By Kimberly Morrison & Jenn Gruber, Co-founders of PACT Sport SolutionsManahawkin, NJ -​ Most coaches we encounter express satisfaction in their job. They enjoy developing players, scouting, strategizing, the active lifestyle, the excuse to be outdoors or travel,...

By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ -​  In the National Field Hockey Coaches Association’s (NFHCA) ongoing month-long series highlighting service during National Volunteer Month, we shine the final spotlight on Carolyn...