NFHCA News
Green Whistle Project Trains Next Generation of Umpires
MANAHAWKIN, N.J. - This summer, the Green Whistle Project continued its impressive momentum, cultivating a new wave of field hockey umpires across the country through education, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Spearheaded by the NFHCA Sport Development Committee...
Leading by Example: Michael Warari Champions Service
By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - As he enters his second season at the helm of the La Salle University field hockey program, Michael Warari is looking to build on a solid foundation. After guiding the Explorers to a 9–10...
Tarkett Sports (FieldTurf USA Inc.) Renews Sponsorship with NFHCA Through 2027
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is thrilled to announce the renewal of its partnership with Tarkett Sports (FieldTurf USA Inc.) as an Official Sponsor through 2027. A trusted name in sports surface innovation, FieldTurf will...
Meg Larkin tabbed as 2025 NFHCA Junior Hockey Award Recipient
MANAHAWKIN, N.J. - The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is proud to announce that Meg Larkin, founder and director of Kansas Jayhockey, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 NFHCA Junior Hockey Award. Larkin will be honored at the NFHCA's...
AstroTurf Extends Partnership with NFHCA Through 2026
MANAHAWKIN, NJ - The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with AstroTurf®, extending the collaboration through July 2026. A longtime supporter of the NFHCA, AstroTurf will continue its role as the...
Kelly Harchetts on Coaching, Community, and the Power of Volunteering
By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - As she enters her 14th season at the helm of the Union College field hockey program in 2025, Kelly Harchetts continues to make an impact far beyond the sidelines. In addition to leading the...
Helen Knull — Leading, Learning, and Lifting Up the Game
By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - When Helen Knull arrived in East Lansing in 2010, she never imagined she would one day be the longest-tenured head coach in Michigan State field hockey history. Now, as she prepares for her...
McHale Selected as NFHCA 2025 Coaching Impact Award Recipient
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Awards Committee is proud to announce Nancy McHale as the 2025 recipient of the NFHCA Coaching Impact Award. A fixture in the field hockey community for more than four decades, McHale’s coaching...
Newton named NFHCA April Club Player of the Month
MANAHAWKIN, NJ —The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) has recognized Phoenix Elite U19 athlete Leah Newton as the NFHCA Club Player of the Month, sponsored by Victory Sports Tours. A 2026 forward from Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin, New...
“The Next Play”: A Field Hockey Film Tackling Mental Health, Sisterhood, and Resilience
Manahawkin, NJ - May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of emotional well-being. This year, a new film is set to bring that vital conversation to center field — literally. The Next Play, an upcoming feature film set in...