NFHCA News
Spotlight on Service: Celebrating Dalton Beaver
By Kelly Blackhurst, NFHCA Awards & Digital Communications ManagerPhoto Credit: Mark Palczewski In honor of National Volunteer Month, we would like to introduce Dalton Beaver, an accomplished and dedicated coach who has devoted over two decades to the development...
Unwavering Dedication: Celebrating Laura-Ann Lane
By Kelly Blackhurst, NFHCA Awards & Digital Communications ManagerIn honor of National Volunteer Month, we chatted with Laura-Ann Lane, the accomplished head field hockey coach at Nichols College and one of the 2023 recipients of the prestigious NFHCA President’s...
The Karren Mann NFHCA Collegiate Senior Team
GENEVA, N.Y. — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is thrilled to announce that Karren Mann has signed a gift agreement to donate $3,000 annually for ten years, from July 2023 to July 2033, to support the NFHCA Collegiate Senior Team recognition,...
Kelsi Lykens: A Dedication to Volunteering and Field Hockey
By Kelly Blackhurst, NFHCA Awards & Digital Communications ManagerHappy National Volunteer Month! The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is thrilled to catch up with the remarkable coaches who were recognized as inaugural recipients of the NFHCA...
National Volunteer Month: Celebrating the Legacy of Anne Parmenter
By Kelly Blackhurst and Molly McAteer, NFHCAIn honor of National Volunteer Month, we celebrate Anne Parmenter, retired Trinity College field hockey coach and former President of the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA). During her three-year tenure, Anne...
Meet Jessica Weiss: The Power of Volunteering and Giving Back
By Kelly Blackhurst, NFHCA Awards & Digital Communications ManagerPhoto credit: Frank StrausApril is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize and celebrate those who give their time and energy to make a positive impact in their communities. In honor of this...
The Power of Positive Self-Talk
By NFHCA sponsor, Keith Waldman - Optimal Performance Associates One of the keys to becoming a mentally tough player is to play the game with a high level of confidence. During my years working as a team building/mental toughness coach, the most frequent request that...
Thriving Under Pressure – Tips on Keeping Your Cool!
By NFHCA sponsor, Keith Waldman of Optimal Performance AssociatesDealing with Pressure! We have all felt it, lived it, breathed it, and thought about it. Many athletes frequently go through periods of feeling an extra weight on their shoulders while trying to play the...
A Look Back at the NFHCA Redwood Grant’s Inaugural Year
DURHAM, N.H. – The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Redwood Grant was launched in 2022 with the goal of supporting and empowering coaches in the field hockey community. As the grant program enters its second year, it's time to take a look back at its...
Communication is Key to Team Sports
By NFHCA sponsor, Gladiator Custom MouthguardsCommunication is key to all forms of interpersonal interaction. Whether it’s a relationship between two people or colleagues working together, good communication is essential to success. And that’s especially true when it...