BROCKPORT, N.Y. — As a result of the most recent National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) election, three new members — Anne Parmenter, Chrissy Summers, and Enza Steele — will take their seats on the NFHCA Executive Board. Anne Parmenter has been elected to...
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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,...
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,...
Work the Lead
Work to improve leads and timing of cuts. Work the Lead. Goal: To improve leads and timing of cuts for the ball and utilize varied passes and receptions. Skill Emphasis: Use different types of passes to put stipulations on technical player growth. Drill: A passes to B...
Smisdom, Skinner named NFHCA Division I National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Alison Smisdom, a senior midfielder from No. 17 University at Albany, and Michaela Skinner, a sophomore goalkeeper from No. 11 Liberty University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division I Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively....
Koper, Curley named NFHCA Division II National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — First-year midfielder from No. 7 University of Mount Olive, Kaat Koper, and Ryan Curley, a graduate student goalkeeper from No. 6 West Chester University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division II Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week,...
McFarland, Gillette named NFHCA Division II National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Senior forward from No. 8 Bloomsburg University Aydan McFarland, and Paige Gillette, a senior goalkeeper from No. 4 Assumption University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division II Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. The...
Jedeloo, Skubisz named NFHCA Division I National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Tess Jedeloo, a senior forward from No. 18 Old Dominion University, and Annabel Skubisz, a graduate student goalkeeper from No. 1 Northwestern University, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division I Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week,...
Conway, Emmons named NFHCA August High School Players of the Month
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Lola Conway, a 2028 midfielder from The Bishops School in La Jolla, California, and Brylee Emmons, a 2028 defender from Leavitt Area High School in Turner, Maine, have earned the distinction of August's NFHCA High School Players of the Month,...
Lewis, Buchanan named NFHCA Division III National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Junior midfielder from SUNY Geneseo, Sam Lewis, and senior goalkeeper from SUNY Brockport, Ella Buchanan, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division III Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively. Junior forward from Husson University,...
Webster, Danson named NFHCA Division I National Players of the Week
MANAHAWKIN, NJ —Graduate forward Makenna Webster and senior goalkeeper Abby Danson, both hailing from The Ohio State University, ranked 14th in the NFHCA Preseason Coaches Poll, have been named this week’s NFHCA Division I Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week,...
Warm-up the Stick
To get players warmed up and ready for practice. Basic stick passing and cutting skills to goal. Warm up the stick.Objective: To get players warmed up and ready for practice. Basic stick passing and cutting skills to goal. Skill emphasis: Repetition passing and...
The Collegiate Coaching Carousel: Fresh Faces and New Directions
As the 2024 collegiate field hockey season approaches, the coaching landscape has experienced notable shifts with a number of head coaching changes across Division I, Division II, and Division III programs.
NFHCA and Zag Sports Tours Join Forces for the Olympic Experience of a Lifetime
By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - From July 24 to July 31, a group of 28 high school and college member coaches from the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) embarked on the Zag Olympic Tour, an unforgettable...
Omurtag named NFHCA July Club Player of the Month
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Tessa Omurtag, a 2030 midfielder hailing from Gateway Field Hockey Club in St. Louis, MO, has earned the title of NFHCA July Club Player of the Month. Throughout the month, Omurtag scored eight goals and provided 15 assists in just 10 matches. As the...
NFHCA proudly announces Class of 2024 Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Award honoree
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.
NFHCA and Penn Monto Extend Their Partnership
The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is proud to announce the continuation of their longstanding partnership with field hockey ball and equipment provider, Penn Monto, for another year.