Photo Credit: Olivia Henley, American UniversityBy Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - In the National Field Hockey Coaches Association's (NFHCA) ongoing series highlighting exceptional service during National Volunteer Month, our...
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The Rise of Multi-Use Turf Facilities
Written by Cate Clark, NFHCA Executive DirectorAs collegiate athletics continues to evolve, so does the demand placed on athletic facilities. In a recent survey conducted by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) through the Field Hockey Forward...
NFHCA President’s Service Award Recognizes Outstanding Contributions
Photo Credit: Able AthleticsGENEVA, N.Y. — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) proudly announces the recipients of this year's President's Service Award, honoring two individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the field hockey community....
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NFHCA announces Executive Board election results
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...
Catching Up with the ’24 Natty Champs
From defending champions to hungry contenders — how three programs are turning the page from 2024 glory to 2025 opportunity. MANAHAWKIN, NJ — In field hockey, one season ends with a title. The next begins with a question: Can they do it again? No two seasons are the...
Skill, Style, and a Little Bit of Luck: Inside Wrappit Wrappit
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — For Wrappit Wrappit founder Sarah Kocmond, the spark for her business began more than a decade ago with a simple question from her then eight-year-old daughter. She had spotted a rainbow chamois wrap on an older player’s stick and wanted one of her...
NFHCA reveals Hall of Fame Class of 2025 and Lifetime Achievement Award recipients
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is honored to celebrate the legends of our game with the unveiling of the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees and the distinguished recipient of the 2025 NFHCA Lifetime Achievement Award — a recognition of...
AstroTurf Extends Partnership with NFHCA Through 2026
The National Field Hockey Coaches Association is excited to continue their longstanding partnership with the inventor of synthetic turf, AstroTurf®.
Newton named NFHCA April Club Player of the Month
MANAHAWKIN, NJ —The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) has recognized Phoenix Elite U19 athlete Leah Newton as the NFHCA Club Player of the Month, sponsored by Victory Sports Tours. A 2026 forward from Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin, New...
NFHCA Welcomes Honorary Member Class of 2025
Photo: Laura MolikenManahawkin, NJ —The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is proud to announce the induction of six distinguished individuals into this year’s class of Honorary Members. The Honorary Member designation was created in 2021 to recognize...
Laura Gebhart Appointed as Division I Representative on NFHCA Board of Directors
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Gebhart to the role of Division I Representative on the Board of Directors. Gebhart steps into the position following the election of former DI...
Member Spotlight: Annie Fowler – Creating a Space to Stay in the Game
By Laurie Temple, NFHCA Digital Communications SpecialistManahawkin, NJ - The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is pleased to recognize the outstanding contributions of Annie Fowler, Head Coach at Vassar College, NFHCA Board Member, and the driving...
Insights from Redwood Grant: Munson, Reynoso, Smeltz reflect on Transformative Year
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is proud to reflect on the successes of the 2024 Redwood Grant recipients: Julie Munson, Harriette Reynoso, and Lydia Smeltz. The Redwood Grant, an annual award designed to empower...
NFHCA Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Results
Photo credit: Northwestern University Athletic CommunicationsMANAHAWKIN, NJ — Following the most recent National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) elections, the NFHCA Executive Director and Nominating Committee Chair have confirmed the reelection Carolyn...
NFHCA Names Middlebury College’s Segal 2024 Division III National Scholar-Athlete
Photo Credit: Will Costello MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Caroline Segal, a senior forward from Middlebury College, has been named the 2024 NFHCA Division III National Scholar-Athlete. The NFHCA National Scholar-Athlete honor is presented annually to the Division III First Team...
NFHCA Names University of Michigan’s Tamer 2024 Division I National Scholar-Athlete
Photo Credit: University of Michigan Athletic CommunicationsMANAHAWKIN, NJ — Abby Tamer, a junior forward from the University of Michigan, has been named the 2024 NFHCA Division I National Scholar-Athlete. The NFHCA National Scholar-Athlete honor is presented annually...
Chrissy Chappell Joins NFHCA as Member Services & Awards Director
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is thrilled to announce that Chrissy Chappell will join the organization as the Member Services & Awards Director in mid-February. Chrissy brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and passion...
NFHCA Proudly Announces Division III All-American Teams
Athlete Image: Kylie Rosenquest, Tufts University, First-Team All-American.MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Honoring the outstanding accomplishments of the 2024 season, the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is delighted to announce 48 Division III student-athletes as...
NFHCA Proudly Announces Division II All-American Teams
Athlete Image: Annemartine Christis, Southern New Hampshire University, First Team All-American.MANAHAWKIN, NJ - Celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of the 2024 season, the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is proud to honor 32 Division II...