NFHCA News
NFHCA proudly announces Class of 2024 Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Award honoree
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is extremely proud to reveal the Hall of Fame inductees for the class of 2024, along with the recipient of the 2024 NFHCA Lifetime Achievement Award. Slated to be honored as the 25th class of the...
NFHCA announces 2024 Penn Monto National Coaches Poll schedule
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is pleased to announce the 2024 Penn Monto/NFHCA National Coaches Polls release schedule for all three NCAA divisions. All polls will be released on Tuesdays during the 2024 fall season and will...
Volunteering with the NFHCA: A Coach’s Perspective with Meg Dudek
By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - Volunteering within a sports association can be a deeply fulfilling experience, bridging passion for the game with opportunities to give back and grow. For one dedicated coach, Meg Dudek, the...
NFHCA and Penn Monto Extend Their Partnership
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is pleased to announce the renewal of their enduring partnership with Penn Monto, a trusted provider of field hockey balls and equipment, for another year. "Penn Monto's commitment to product...
2024 NFHCA Junior Hockey Award Recipients Announced
Pictured left to right: Shelley Pieklik, Brandy Michael and Jaime Pollock. MANAHAWKIN, N.J. - The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is pleased to announce that Shelley Pieklik, president of the Mt. Lebanon Field Hockey Association, and Jaime Pollock...
Fierce Competition Awaits: Women’s Top Teams to Watch in Paris
Photo Credit: USA Field Hockey Manahawkin, NJ - When Team USA takes the field later this July, they’ll be doing so as part of a 12-team, worldwide representation of the best of women’s field hockey. The Olympic tournament will start out with teams broken out into two...
NFHCA extends Executive Director Cate Clark’s contract through 2027
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Board of Directors has announced it has elected to extend the contract of Executive Director Cate Clark through June 2027. Clark, who began her tenure as executive director in June of 2021, has...
Forging Legacy & Rising Stars: Meet the United Eagles Olympic Team
Photo Credit: USA Field Hockey Manahawkin, NJ - Team USA stands to achieve a number of milestones during its upcoming foray at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This year’s athletes promise to impress the world stage and may take many by surprise. While none of the rostered...
Mason named NFHCA June Club Player of the Month
Photo Credit: Dan Trevino MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Ysens Mason, a 2028 forward hailing from HUSEL in Oakton, Virginia, has earned the title of NFHCA June Club Player of the Month. Mason showcased exceptional performance in the Region 8 Junior Premiere Hockey League...
NCAA Approves Division I Recruiting Calendar for Field Hockey
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The NCAA approved an established Division I Field Hockey Recruiting Calendar for 2024-2025, effective August 1. By defining certain time periods in which recruiting and contact may occur, the NFHCA submitted a proposal in March to the NCAA on behalf...