NFHCA News
Sessa, van Herwijnen named NFHCA Division I National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Ashley Sessa, a sophomore forward from No. 2 Northwestern University, and Myrte van Herwijnen, a junior goalkeeper from No. 15 University of Massachusetts Amherst, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division I Offensive and Defensive Players of the...
Alyson Annan: Coach, Olympian, Trailblazer, set to close out 2025 Annual Convention
MANAHAWKIN, NJ - As the 2025 NFHCA Annual Convention nears, attendees are in for a treat as Alyson Annan, the acclaimed coach of the China Women's National Team and a legendary figure in field hockey, will take to the stage as a highlight speaker. Her session, titled...
Celebrating Umpire Appreciation Week: Spotlight on Allie Mikelson
By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - As we celebrate NFHCA's Umpire Appreciation Week, we shine a light on dedicated officials who enhance the game of field hockey. Meet Allie Mikelson, an accomplished umpire whose journey through...
Tama, Roura named NFHCA Division III National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Junior forward from No. 21 SUNY New Paltz, Rachel Tama, and junior goalkeeper from Stockton University, Erika Roura, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division III Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. First-year goalkeeper from...
Christis, Albee named NFHCA Division II National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Senior forward from No. 6 Southern New Hampshire University, Annamartine Christis, and Emma Albee, junior goalkeeper from No. 1 Shippensburg University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division II Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week,...
Roeper, Howard named NFHCA Division I National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Alice Roeper, a junior midfielder from James Madison University, and Sophia Howard, a senior goalkeeper from Rutgers University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division I Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. Isabella...
Meredith Spencer-Blaetz: Juggling Head Coaching and NFHCA Volunteerism with Passion and Purpose
By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - Meredith Spencer-Blaetz has made a significant mark on the Stevens Institute of Technology's field hockey program since being named head coach in April 2016. As she enters her eighth season,...
Lilleby, Swann named NFHCA Division III National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — First-year forward from SUNY Morrisville, Iyla Lilleby, and senior goalkeeper from No. 17 Shenandoah University, Taylor Swann, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division III Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. The NFHCA Player...
McFarland, Peeters named NFHCA Division II National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Senior forward from No. 4 Bloomsburg University Aydan McFarland, and Emma Peeters, junior goalkeeper from No. 7 Southern New Hampshire University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division II Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week,...
Heck, Skubisz named NFHCA Division I National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Ryleigh Heck, a junior forward from No. 1 University of North Carolina, and Annabel Skubisz, a graduate student goalkeeper from No. 2 Northwestern University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division I Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week,...