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Championing, strengthening, and celebrating field hockey coaches and the game

 
NATIONAL FIELD HOCKEY COACHES ASSOCIATION

 

NFHCA Resources

Annual Drill Booklets

15 drills from 15 coaches

Free for members!

New Coach Toolkit

A curated guide for coaches, fans, and parents new to field hockey.

Student-Athlete Awards

Celebrate excellence with our 13 NFHCA athletic and academic award programs honoring outstanding performance on and off the field.

Drill of the Week

The NFHCA Drill of the Week newsletter brings you a new field hockey drill every Monday during the field hockey season.

Coach Education & Resources

Check out the coach education, mentoring, events and resource opportunities for the field hockey coaching community.

NFHCA Job Board

Explore the most-visited field hockey job board in the country for position openings at all levels.

Penn Monto/NFHCA National Coaches Polls

Penn Monto/NFHCA Division I National Coaches Poll — August 26, 2025 (Preseason)

RankInstitutionPoints (First place votes)
1Northwestern University200 (10)
2University of North Carolina188 (0)
3University of Virginia173 (0)
4University of Maryland155 (0)
5Duke University149 (0)
6Harvard University138 (0)
7University of Michigan137 (0)
8Boston College121 (0)
9Saint Joseph's University119 (0)
10Princeton University110 (0)
11University of Connecticut99 (0)
11Syracuse University99 (0)
13The Ohio State University88 (0)
14University of Massachusetts, Amherst73 (0)
15University of Iowa59 (0)
16Rutgers University51 (0)
17Liberty University29 (0)
18University at Albany20 (0)
18Pennsylvania State University20 (0)
20Wake Forest University17 (0)
The NFHCA Division I National Coaches Poll is voted on by designated NFHCA member coaches from each conference and has no bearing on selection to the NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship.

All 2025 Division I National Coaches Polls.

Penn Monto/NFHCA Division II National Coaches Poll — September 2, 2025 (Preseason)

RankInstitutionPoints (First place votes)
The NFHCA Division II National Coaches Poll is voted on by designated NFHCA member coaches from each conference and has no bearing on selection to the 2025NCAA Division II Field Hockey Championship.

All 2025 Division II National Coaches Polls.

Penn Monto/NFHCA Division III National Coaches Poll — August 26, 2025 (Preseason)

RankInstitutionPoints (First place votes)
1Middlebury College472 (16)
2Tufts University444 (0)
3Salisbury University443 (3)
4Williams College402 (0)
5Johns Hopkins University388 (0)
6Christopher Newport University365 (0)
7Babson College353 (0)
8Bates College310 (0)
9Messiah University308 (0)
10York College of Pennsylvania281 (0)
11Shenandoah University264 (0)
12SUNY Cortland244 (0)
13Wesleyan University237 (0)
14Rowan University212 (0)
15Bryn Mawr College181 (0)
16Amherst College173 (0)
17University of Lynchburg172 (0)
18Ursinus College161 (0)
19Massachusetts Institute of Technology136 (0)
20Ithaca College98 (0)
21SUNY Geneseo91 (0)
22Swarthmore College69 (0)
23The College of New Jersey68 (0)
24Bowdoin College55 (0)
25University of Rochester53 (0)
The NFHCA Division III National Coaches Poll is voted on by designated NFHCA member coaches from each conference, and has no bearing on selection to the NCAA Division III Field Hockey Championship.

All 2025 Division III National Coaches Polls.

NFHCA Membership

Unlock your coaching potential with the National Field Hockey Coaches Association, where you’ll access helpful resources, connect with fellow coaches, and celebrate excellence. Join over 1,600 coaches nationwide and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to advancing the game!

Benefits by Member Group

“When I think of the NFHCA, three words come to mind: connection, community, and celebration. As coaches, we all have connections within the profession that intertwine us and the NFHCA is the catalyst that creates a community that allows us to celebrate and support one another and the student-athletes we all love.”

Kelsi Lykens, Head Coach, Lehigh University

“As a member for almost 20 years, the trajectory that this organization has taken is amazing; it is growing and keeping relevant with what coaches need and ensuring that every member feels valued and important. Being a member of the NFHCA has always been important to me. As a field hockey coach, it is important to belong to an organization that supports, mentors and educates coaches and for me, that’s the NFHCA.”

– Renée Toliver, Head Coach, Shawnee High School

“The NFHCA has had a profound effect on field hockey in the USA since its inception. Thousands of high school athletes have been recognized through athletic and academic awards. Coaches have been acknowledged for outstanding accomplishments. Their drills and resources have been helpful throughout the years. I am so appreciative of the leadership of the NFHCA for all they have done to promote field hockey. I highly encourage field hockey coaches at all levels to become NFHCA members.”

– Linda Kreiser, retired coach, NFHCA Hall of Fame member

“As a coach, the ability to connect and learn from other coaches is of the utmost importance. The NFHCA allows me to do this with like-minded, driven people who share the same aspirations and passion as me. The collaboration, bonds, and friendships made amongst peers is something that is truly special. Professionally the NFHCA has helped me to become a better coach through events and through the abundance of programs and learning experiences offered.”

– Tori Roche, Assistant Coach, Boston University

“As a club and high school coach, the NFHCA has been invaluable to me. Not only do I access and use the ‘Drill of the Week’ and other resources to help design practices and work with players, but I am able to take advantage of coach professional development. One of the best benefits is that my high school athletes are eligible for many awards because of my membership — my student-athletes have loved being honored for their accomplishments on and off the field.”

Stefanie Vestal, Club Coach, Beyond Sticks

NFHCA News

NFHCA announces 2021 NFHCA High School All-Region teams

NFHCA announces 2021 NFHCA High School All-Region teams

NFHCA announces 2021 NFHCA Division II Regional Coaching Staffs of the Year

NFHCA announces 2021 NFHCA Division II Regional Coaching Staffs of the Year

NFHCA announces 2021 NFHCA Division I Regional Coaching Staffs of the Year

NFHCA announces 2021 NFHCA Division I Regional Coaching Staffs of the Year

NFHCA announces 2021 NFHCA Division III Regional Coaching Staffs of the Year

NFHCA announces 2021 NFHCA Division III Regional Coaching Staffs of the Year

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