NFHCA News
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...
Tamara Durante appointed to NFHCA Board of Directors
Photo credit: Kelly BraniganGENEVA, N.Y. — The NFHCA Board of Directors approved the appointment of Tamara Durante, Associate Head Coach at Michigan State University, as the new NCAA Associate/Assistant Coach Representative on the NFHCA Board of Directors. Durante...
NFHCA Announces Inaugural DEI Spotlight Recognition
DURHAM, N.H. – The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is excited to shine light on passionate coaches and programs advocating strongly for diversity, equity, and inclusion. The DEI Spotlight Recognition was developed by the NFHCA DEI Committee to...
NFHCA announces Board of Director election results
Photo credit: Jim Stankiewicz and Pamela Cowart-RickmanGENEVA, N.Y. — As a result of the most recent National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) elections, the NFHCA Executive Director and Nominating Committee Chair have confirmed that Carolyn King-Robitaille...