Coaches Corners
NFHCA Virtual Coaches Corners provide education opportunities throughout the year on a variety of topics.
Virtual Coaching Corner Series
From thriving in today’s coaching landscape to enhancing performance on the field, the NFHCA Coaches Corner series equips member coaches at all levels with practical tools and strategies to elevate their coaching practice. A comprehensive professional development resource designed to enrich coaching knowledge, the NFHCA Virtual Coaches Corner series covers a diverse range of topics such as the tactical and technical aspects of field hockey, the psychology of sport, mental health resources, and offers guidance on contract negotiations for college coaches. Virtual sessions are hosted throughout the year.
Preseason Coaches Corner Series – August 12 & 13, 2025
Kick off your season with fresh insight, practical tools, and expert-led conversations during the NFHCA Coaches Corner: Preseason Series — a free virtual event designed to elevate your coaching game ahead of the fall. Held over two days, August 12–13, this flexible learning opportunity features six dynamic sessions. With just one registration, you can attend one, two, or all six — you choose what fits your schedule and coaching needs. Topics this year will include specialty defensive concepts, integrating goalkeepers into team training, managing the mental game, video analysis on any budget, and MORE! This exclusive virtual series is available to all coaches at no cost. Check back here for updates on the speaker lineup – coming soon!
Video Library
Members can watch recordings from past Coaches Corners.
Virtual Preseason Coaches Corner Registration
August 12 & 13
Schedule
Day 1: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (all times are ET)
| 6:00 p.m. | Training Goalkeepers in the Team Environment – Tina Mattera, Tufts U. Head Coach |
| 6:45 p.m. | Coming soon! |
| 7:30 p.m. | Coaching the Mental Game: Building Focus and Resilience in Players – Robyn Kenney, Mindfulness Athletics Founder |
Day 2: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 (all times are ET)
| 11:00 a.m. | Video Analysis for Any Budget – Lukas Fieber & Jason Mulder |
| 11:45 a.m. | Defensive Tactics – Michelle Andre, Rowan U. Head Coach |
| 12:30 p.m. | Coaching on Purpose: Building Blocks for Physical, Mental, and Emotional Growth – Kim Underwood, Wilson Varsity Head Coach |
Preseason Coaches Corner Speakers – Coming Soon!
Past Coaches Corners and Webinars
Members can access these recordings in the Member Portal Video Library.
- June 2025 – Turning Video Game Footage into Winning Strategies
- May 2025 – Building Your Mental Skills Toolbox
- April 2025 – Making Sense of the House vs. NCAA Settlement
- April 2025 – Maximizing Your Worth: Strategies for Effective Contract Negotiation and Advocacy
- March 2025 – Inside the U.S. Women’s National Team with David Passmore
- February 2025 – From Indoor to Outdoor: Technical Transfer to Support Player Development & Outdoor Performance
- October 2024 – Navigating Major Shifts in College Sports
- August 2024 – Preseason Coaches Corner Series 2024 (5 sessions)
- June 2024 – Juneteenth for Everyone
- May 2024 – Exploring & Building Mental Health Awareness as Coaches with Morgan’s Message
- March 2024 – ‘Timeout’ for College Coaches – Expert Tips to Advocate for Yourself and Your Program
- February 2024 – Indoor Invasion: Developing a Principles of Play Approach
- October 2023 – Trauma & Teams
- August 2023 – Staying Informed in Current Collegiate Landscape
- August 2023 – Preseason Coaches Corner Series 2023 (6 sessions)
- May 2023: Athlete Engagement Using Video Analysis
- May 2023: Moving From Surviving to Thriving in Today’s Coaching World
- March 2023 – Spring Cleaning for College Coaches (contract negotiations and annual performance evaluations)
- August 2022: Preseason Coaches Corner Series 2022 (5 sessions)
- May 2022: Mastering the Inside Game for Mental Health Awareness Month
- March 2022: Crush Your Contract Negotiation
- March 2022: Recruiting Huddle
- October 2021: Breaking Through Performance with Mental Fitness Strategies
- September 2021: Coaching in the NIL Era
- August 2021: Preseason Coaches Corner Series 2021