NFHCA News
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...
NFHCA Proudly Announces Honorary Member Class of 2024
Photo Credit: Drexel University Athletic CommunicationsManahawkin, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) proudly announces the induction of this year’s class of Honorary Members. Established alongside the adoption of the new NFHCA bylaws in...
Parents Are Coachable
By Kimberly Morrison & Jenn Gruber, Co-founders of PACT Sport SolutionsManahawkin, NJ - Most coaches we encounter express satisfaction in their job. They enjoy developing players, scouting, strategizing, the active lifestyle, the excuse to be outdoors or travel,...
Leading by Example: Carolyn King-Robitaille’s Exemplary Record of Volunteerism
By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - In the National Field Hockey Coaches Association’s (NFHCA) ongoing month-long series highlighting service during National Volunteer Month, we shine the final spotlight on Carolyn...
Celebrating Chip Rogers: A Beacon of Service in the Field Hockey Community
By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - In the National Field Hockey Coaches Association’s (NFHCA) ongoing series highlighting service during National Volunteer Month, we proudly highlight Chip Rogers, Associate Head Coach at Miami...
NFHCA’s Black Coaches Council Transforms into Coaches of Color Council: A Greater Step towards Inclusivity
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — In strides towards fostering inclusivity and diversity within the field hockey coaching community, the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) has announced the transformation of its Black Coaches Council into the Coaches of Color Council....
Renée Toliver: Carrying the Torch for NFHCA’s Scholastic Sector
Photo Credit: Joseph AntoineBy Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - In the National Field Hockey Coaches Association's (NFHCA) ongoing series highlighting exceptional service during National Volunteer Month, we turn our focus to Renée...