NFHCA News
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...
Mason named NFHCA June Club Player of the Month
Photo Credit: Dan Trevino MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Ysens Mason, a 2028 forward hailing from HUSEL in Oakton, Virginia, has earned the title of NFHCA June Club Player of the Month. Mason showcased exceptional performance in the Region 8 Junior Premiere Hockey League...
NCAA Approves Division I Recruiting Calendar for Field Hockey
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The NCAA approved an established Division I Field Hockey Recruiting Calendar for 2024-2025, effective August 1. By defining certain time periods in which recruiting and contact may occur, the NFHCA submitted a proposal in March to the NCAA on behalf...
Coaching Spotlight: Tracey Fuchs’ Enduring Legacy
Photo Credit: USA Field Hockey Manahawkin, NJ - As the 2024 Paris Olympics quickly approaches, the athletes aren’t the only ones feeling the summer heat and pressure that comes with playing at the Games. Team USA is also a platform for some of the world’s top coaches...
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...