NFHCA News
Christis, Peeters named NFHCA Division II National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Senior foward Annamartine Christis and junior goalkeeper Emma Peeters, both hailing from No. 5 Southern New Hampshire University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division II Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. The NFHCA...
Neilson, Canelli named NFHCA Division I National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Lily Neilson, a senior forward from Bucknell University, and Sadie Canelli, a first year goalkeeper from Indiana University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division I Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. Myrte van Herwijnen,...
Villanova University, North Penn High School Pace NFHCA’s Play4The Cure Efforts
MANAHAWKIN, NJ - Field hockey teams across the nation are stepping up to the plate, not just for the love of the game, but to make an impact in the fight against cancer. Two examples of this spirit are Villanova University and North Penn High School, both of which...
Larkee, Bozzone named NFHCA September High School Players of the Month
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Shea Larkee, a 2025 midfielder from Norwood High School in Norwood, Massachusetts, and Sophia Bozzone, a 2026 goalkeeper from Friends' Central School in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, have earned the distinction of September NFHCA High School Players of...
Lahr, Bright named NFHCA Division III National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Graduate forward from Marywood University, Cydney Lahr, and sophomore goalkeeper from Simmons University, Haley Bright, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division III Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. Senior defender from...
van Gils, Szymborski named NFHCA Division II National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Senior midfielder from No. 3 East Stroudsburg University, Jady van Gils, and Audra Szymborski, first-year goalkeeper from Wingate University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division II Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. The...
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...