NFHCA News

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...

NFHCA renews long-standing partnership with Penn Monto
GENEVA, N.Y. — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is proud to announce the continuation of their long-standing partnership with field hockey ball and equipment provider, Penn Monto, for another year. "Penn Monto has been a long-time supporter of the...

Penn Monto/NFHCA National Coaches Poll schedule announced
GENEVA, N.Y. — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is excited to announce the release schedule for the 2023 Penn Monto/NFHCA National Coaches Polls for all three NCAA divisions. All polls will be released on Tuesdays during the 2023 fall season and...