| 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | NFHCA Board of Director Meetings (Board Members) |
| 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Collegiate Coach Registration & Welcome Reception w/Exhibitors |
| 7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Registration & Check-In for Collegiate Members |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Collegiate Member Breakfast |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. | Collegiate Newcomers Breakfast Session (for first-time Convention attendees) |
| 8:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Collegiate Membership Meeting (All NCAA Divisions) |
| 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | BREAK |
| 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Collegiate Membership Meeting: Sam Ekstrand – Current College Landscape & Scouting Report |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Collegiate Member & Exhibitor Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Collegiate Membership Divisional Breakout Meetings (Division I, II, III) |
| 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | BREAK |
| 2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Collegiate Membership Divisional Breakout Meetings (Division I, II, III) |
| 2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | Registration & Check-In for Club, Affiliate, & Scholastic Members |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Snack BREAK with Exhibitors sponsored by The LineUp (All Full Event Passes) |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Keynote – ‘Building the Attack: Systems & Solutions in Possession‘ with Fernando Ferrara and Martu Loncarica |
| 5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. | General Membership Meeting & Welcome (All Full Event Passes) |
| 5:45 p.m. – 6:05 p.m. | BREAK |
| 6:05 p.m. – 7:20 p.m. | Coaches for Coaches Roundtable Session – Coaches from all levels of the game discuss challenges, swap ideas, and connect |
| 7:20 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | BREAK |
| 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Learning Lab Breakout Sessions (All Full Event Passes) |
| Learning Lab A: ‘Tactical Problem Solving: A Coach’s Workshop‘ facilitated by Christine Kemp & Dani Castro | |
| Learning Lab B: ‘The Fundamentals of Advanced College Recruiting‘ with Tudor Collegiate Strategies | |
| Learning Lab C: ‘Beyond the Headlines: Making Sense of DEI Policy Shifts’ with Shanetta Paskel | |
| Learning Lab D: ‘Your Team Needs This: Team Building & Mental Toughness’ with Keith Waldman |
| 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Check-In & Registration for One-Day Pass Participants |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet |
| 7:45 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. | Breakfast Learning Lab I: ‘The Power of Hockey 5s‘ with Bart van den Acker & Fikagear |
| Breakfast Learning Lab II: ‘Fundraising That Fuels Your Program‘ with Pam Stuper | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. | Breakout Session A: ‘Technical & Tactical Insights from the 2024–25 USA U16/U18 Junior National Cycle’ with Stacey Bean & Ali Johnstone |
| Breakout Session B: ‘Building Effective Goalkeepers: How Development is the Difference Between Potential & Performance’ with Emily Snowden, The Goalie Trainer | |
| 9:25 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. | Breakout Session A: ‘Creating Tactical Identity & Awareness: Building a System That Fits Your Team‘ with Jill Reeve & Jarred Martin |
| Breakout Session B: ‘The Long Game: Coaching for Sustained Success’ Panel with Nikki-Parsley Blocker, Marci Scheuing, & Jane Wells | |
| 10:10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. | BREAK with Exhibitors |
| 10:40 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Keynote – ‘Fulfillment-Driven High Performance‘ with Sarah Derrenbacher of Evolveability® |
| 11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | BREAK |
| 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Coaches Appreciation & Awards Luncheon sponsored by FieldTurf |
| 1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. | Travel to Boombah Sports Complex for Ready2Coach On-the-Field Sessions |
| 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Boombah Sports Complex |
Ready2Coach On-the-Field Sessions @ Boombah Sports Complex with Phil Edwards, Megan Frazer, Barb Weinberg, and Tjerk van Herwaarden
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| 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. BONUS ROUND! at Boombah Sports Complex | Hockey 5s in Action: Training with FIKAGEAR Join Bart van den Acker from FIKAGEAR for a hands-on demo showcasing how Hockey 5s boards can be used in training. See small-sided drill ideas, creative setup options, and how this dynamic format can elevate tempo and decision-making. |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | BREAK |
| 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | NFHCA Hall of Fame Cocktail Reception |
| 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | NFHCA Hall of Fame Awards Dinner sponsored by AstroTurf |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet |
| Collegiate Breakfast Session with Spiideo – ‘Let’s Talk Film Exchange’ | |
| 8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Club, Scholastic, & Affiliate Member Session: ‘Mastering the Red Zone: Attacking and Defensive Strategies’ with Kasey Tapman Asper & Katie Gerzabek Salem |
| 8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Collegiate Divisional Voting Meetings |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. | Closing Session |
| 9:20 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | BREAK & Travel to Boombah Sports Complex for Winter Escape Showcase |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | WINTER ESCAPE SHOWCASE games @ Boombah Sports Complex – 108 teams competing |
| Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Winter Escape Showcase Games & Showcases @Boombah Sports Complex, Sanford, FL |
| Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Winter Escape Showcase Games @Boombah Sports Complex, Sanford, FL |
Event schedule subject to change.
Hall of Fame Reception & Awards Dinner
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Thursday, January 15, 2026
Join us for a night of distinction and celebration as we honor the legends of field hockey at the 26th NFHCA Hall of Fame Reception & Awards Dinner. This prestigious event marks the induction of the 26th NFHCA Hall of Fame Class and will be an evening to remember.
Additional Information
- Registration Requirements: Tickets are complimentary for NFHCA Annual Convention attendees — guest tickets are available for purchase.
- Cost: Single guest tickets are $84
- Dress: Business casual or cocktail attire. No denim jeans please.
Legal Counsel Office Hours
By appointment throughout event.
NFHCA Annual Convention attendees with legal questions, contracts to review, job-related issues or concerns are welcome to sign up for a 30-minute meeting with Samantha Ekstrand, the NFHCA’s legal counsel and an attorney who advises coaches.
Additional Information
- Registration Requirements: Attendees must sign up for a time slot. Sign up will be available closer to the event.
Winter Escape Showcase
- 10:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m., Friday, January 16, 2026 @ Boombah Sports Complex
- 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026 @ Boombah Sports Complex
- 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2026 @ Boombah Sports Complex
Evaluate student-athletes from over 100 clubs at one of the largest recruiting showcases of the year!
- Uncommitted Showcase, Skills Clinic, Shot Stopper and Shooter Showcases
Learn more and be sure to stick around through the weekend for the NFHCA Winter Escape Showcase!
Thank you to our event sponsors!
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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.
Registration opens annually in late August.