NFHCA News
2023 NFHCA Division II Watchlist announced
Photo credit: Scott Rowan, West Chester UniversityMANAHAWKIN, NJ. — Congratulations to the 35 student-athletes from 14 Division II institutions who have been named to the 2023 NFHCA Watchlist sponsored by Victory Sports Tours. This list is intended to showcase those...
2023 NFHCA Division III Watchlist announced
MANAHAWKIN, NJ. — Congratulations to the 136 student-athletes from 55 Division III institutions who have been named to the 2023 NFHCA Watchlist sponsored by Victory Sports Tours. This list is intended to showcase those field hockey student-athletes with the strongest...
Betsy Butterick slotted to lead keynote presentation at 2024 NFHCA Annual Convention
MANAHAWKIN, NJ - The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is pleased to announce that Betsy Butterick will lead a keynote presentation at the 2024 NFHCA Annual Convention. It will mark the third time she will serve as a featured speaker at the...
Magnotta, Cookman named NFHCA Division I National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Sophomore goalkeeper from No. 7 University of Iowa, Mia Magnotta, and sophomore forward from University of New Hampshire, Tasmin Cookman, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division I Defensive and Offensive Players of the Week, respectively. Graduate...
Emma Bozek selected to receive NFHCA Junior Hockey Award
MANAHAWKIN, N.J. - The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is pleased to announce that Emma Bozek, owner and club director of Colorado Bears Field Hockey Club, is the recipient of the 2023 Junior Hockey Award. Bozek will officially receive the honor at...
NFHCA names 2023 Hall of Fame class and Lifetime Achievement Award winner
GENEVA, N.Y. — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is pleased to announce the members of the Hall of Fame, class of 2023, and the 2023 NFHCA Lifetime Achievement Award winner. Selected as the 24th class of the NFHCA Hall of Fame are current Skowhegan...
Careers in Motion – New Wave of Head Coaches
By Kelly Blackhurst, NFHCA Awards & Digital Communications ManagerIn the dynamic world of field hockey, coaching plays a pivotal role in shaping successful teams and fostering a positive environment for players to thrive. We chatted with first year head coach,...
NFHCA renews partnership with AstroTurf®
GENEVA, N.Y. - The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is excited to continue their longstanding partnership with the inventor of synthetic turf, AstroTurf®. "AstroTurf® is thrilled to renew our partnership with the NFHCA," said AstroTurf’s Director of...
Merlin named NFHCA July Club Player of the Month
GENEVA, N.Y. — Lila Merlin, a 2028 forward from Aim Field Hockey in Missouri, had a competitive July, competing in both the U14 Junior Nexus Championship and AAU Junior Olympics. During the U14 Junior Nexus Championship, Merlin stood out by scoring six goals,...
NFHCA renews FieldTurf® USA, Inc. partnership
GENEVA, N.Y. — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is excited to renew their partnership with synthetic playing surface provider, FieldTurf® USA, Inc., through 2025. “As part of our ‘Better Tomorrow’ program, which supports diversity and...