NFHCA News

Member Spotlight: Brittany Hansrote – Advocating Growth and Excellence in Field Hockey
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...

Roots of Resilience: The Rich History and Olympic Rise of Women’s Field Hockey
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...

Olympic Flashbacks: Women’s Field Hockey Through the Years
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...

Honolulu Field Hockey Club Honored with NFHCA DEI Spotlight Award
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is excited to honor the Honolulu Field Hockey Club as the newest recipient of the NFHCA DEI Spotlight recognition award. Established by the NFHCA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee,...

NFHCA Welcomes New Team Members
Pictured left to right: Catherine (Ostoich) Wiese and Katie Reynolds.MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is delighted to announce the addition of Catherine (Ostoich) Wiese and Katie Reynolds to its team, starting in mid-July. Both...

Clark named NFHCA May Club Player of the Month
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Lilly Clark, a sophomore defender hailing from Maine STYX Field Hockey in Portland, Maine, has earned the prestigious title of NFHCA May Club Player of the Month. A versatile player, Clark tallied points both offensively and defensively in two...

Championing Mental Health for Coaches
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...

NFHCA selects Munson, Reynoso, Smeltz as 2024 Redwood Grantees
Julie Munson, head coach, Southern New Hampshire University.MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Sport Development Committee is excited to announce Julie Munson, Harriette Reynoso, and Lydia Smeltz as the recipients of the 2024...

Fry and Vallandingham Shine as Recipients of Inaugural NFHCA Coaching Impact Award
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Awards Committee is pleased to recognize Leslie Fry and Anne Vallandingham as the inaugural recipients of the Coaching Impact Award. The NFHCA Coaching Impact Award recognizes a club or scholastic...

Bianco, Bowker, Bruther, Caporrino, Clapp and Higham named NFHCA April Club Players of the Month
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Congratulations to seniors Emma Bianco (Bayville, New Jersey), Kiley Bowker (Lumberton, New Jersey), Jessie Bruther (Manahawkin, New Jersey), Emily Caporrino (Manahawkin, New Jersey), Leigha Clapp (Manahawkin, New Jersey) and Mallory Higham (Toms...