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 2025 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.
Alyson Annan
China Women's National Team Coach, Olympian, Trailblazer
Jess Bergen
Head Coach, Trinity College
Phil Edwards
Founder, Path Coaching Company & Technical Director, Rutgers University
Chris Fry
Performance Analyst, USA Field Hockey and Founder, Graphing the Game
Iñako Puzo
Head Coach, Miami of Ohio University
Dr. Anna Baeth
Director of Research, Athlete Ally & former Coach
Kristi Dosh
Founder of Business of College Sports, Lawyer, Sportswriter, & Branding Expert
Samantha Ekstrand
Legal Counsel, NFHCA Board & Co-Founder of Ekstrand & Ekstrand LLP
Molly Grisham
Owner & Lead Facilitator, Influence LLC & former Coach
Emily Snowden
The Goalie Trainer & Goalkeeping Expert
Matt Banker
Consultant, MB Sports Consulting & former DI Associate Athletic Director
Tamara Durante
Associate Head Coach, Michigan State University
Carolyn Schlie Femovich
Consultant, The Pictor Group & former Executive Director, Patriot League
Melissa Ponzio
Director of Field Hockey, Able Athletics
Karen Weaver, Ed.D
Professor, Author, former Coach & U.S. National Team Athlete
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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!