NFHCA News
NFHCA and Zag Sports Tours Join Forces for the Olympic Experience of a Lifetime
By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - From July 24 to July 31, a group of 28 high school and college member coaches from the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) embarked on the Zag Olympic Tour, an unforgettable...
Omurtag named NFHCA July Club Player of the Month
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Tessa Omurtag, a 2030 midfielder hailing from Gateway Field Hockey Club in St. Louis, MO, has earned the title of NFHCA July Club Player of the Month. Throughout the month, Omurtag scored eight goals and provided 15 assists in just 10 matches. As the...
NFHCA proudly announces Class of 2024 Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Award honoree
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is extremely proud to reveal the Hall of Fame inductees for the class of 2024, along with the recipient of the 2024 NFHCA Lifetime Achievement Award. Slated to be honored as the 25th class of the...
NFHCA announces 2024 Penn Monto National Coaches Poll schedule
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is pleased to announce the 2024 Penn Monto/NFHCA National Coaches Polls release schedule for all three NCAA divisions. All polls will be released on Tuesdays during the 2024 fall season and will...
Volunteering with the NFHCA: A Coach’s Perspective with Meg Dudek
By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - Volunteering within a sports association can be a deeply fulfilling experience, bridging passion for the game with opportunities to give back and grow. For one dedicated coach, Meg Dudek, the...
NFHCA and Penn Monto Extend Their Partnership
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is pleased to announce the renewal of their enduring partnership with Penn Monto, a trusted provider of field hockey balls and equipment, for another year. "Penn Monto's commitment to product...
2024 NFHCA Junior Hockey Award Recipients Announced
Pictured left to right: Shelley Pieklik, Brandy Michael and Jaime Pollock. MANAHAWKIN, N.J. - The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is pleased to announce that Shelley Pieklik, president of the Mt. Lebanon Field Hockey Association, and Jaime Pollock...
Fierce Competition Awaits: Women’s Top Teams to Watch in Paris
Photo Credit: USA Field Hockey Manahawkin, NJ - When Team USA takes the field later this July, they’ll be doing so as part of a 12-team, worldwide representation of the best of women’s field hockey. The Olympic tournament will start out with teams broken out into two...
NFHCA extends Executive Director Cate Clark’s contract through 2027
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Board of Directors has announced it has elected to extend the contract of Executive Director Cate Clark through June 2027. Clark, who began her tenure as executive director in June of 2021, has...
Forging Legacy & Rising Stars: Meet the United Eagles Olympic Team
Photo Credit: USA Field Hockey Manahawkin, NJ - Team USA stands to achieve a number of milestones during its upcoming foray at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This year’s athletes promise to impress the world stage and may take many by surprise. While none of the rostered...