Convention Speakers & Panelists
Join top coaches, experts, and leaders in the field hockey community as they come together to share their insights and shape the future of our sport at the 2026 NFHCA Annual Convention. Our lineup of speakers includes coaches, industry experts, and thought leaders. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from the best. Stay tuned for the full speaker lineup —more exciting announcements are on the way! Register here.
Stacey Bean
Head Coach, Virginia Commonwealth University
Phil Edwards
Founder, Path Coaching Company & Technical Director, Rutgers University
Ali Johnstone
Head Coach, Ohio University
Jarred Martin
Head Coach, The Ohio State University
Jill Reeve
Olympian & Head Coach, Roger Williams
Emily Snowden
The Goalie Trainer & Goalkeeping Expert
Bart van den Acker
Business Manager, RSI Sports Group
Tjerk van Herwaarden
Head Coach, Harvard University
Barb Weinberg
Head Coach, UMass
Dani Castro
Assistant Coach, Indiana University
Samantha Ekstrand
Legal Counsel, Ekstrand & Ekstrand LLP
Christine Kemp
Head Coach, Wesleyan University
Nikki Parsley-Blocker
Head Coach, Liberty University
Katie Gerzabek Salem
Head Coach, Towson University
Pam Stuper
Executive Director, USAFH Foundation
Kasey Tapman Asper
Associate Head Coach, U. of Maryland
Jane Wells
Head Coach, Johns Hopkins University
Sarah Derrenbacher
Founder, Head Leadership & Performance Strategist, Evolveability
Fernando Ferrara
Olympian & Head Coach, Argentina WNT
Megan Frazer
Assistant Coach, Stanford University
Martu Loncarica
Head Coach, University of Richmond
Shanetta Paskel
Principal, Cornerstone Govt. Affairs
Marci Scheuing
Head Coach, Kutztown University
Dan Tudor
Founder, Tudor Collegiate Strategies
Keith Waldman
Founder, OPA Winning Teams
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Join us at the NFHCA Annual Convention!
Connect with your field hockey community, celebrate extraordinary coaching achievements, and grow professionally at the NFHCA Annual Convention.
We're excited to gather together in Lake Mary, Florida in January 2026!