USA Field Hockey Announces 2025 Tom Harris Boys Play Field Hockey Grant Program
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Field Hockey, in partnership with the U.S. Men’s Field Hockey Foundation and the Grewal Family Foundation, is thrilled to launch the 2025 Tom Harris Boys Play Field Hockey Grant Program. Named in honor of field hockey pioneer and USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Tom Harris, this initiative aims to create sustainable “Boys Field Hockey Hot Spots” across the United States, fostering opportunities for boys to play, coach, umpire, and engage as fans of the sport.
The 2025 grant program will award $20,000 in cash grants, with up to $4,000 per grantee, alongside equipment, technology, educational resources, professional support, and mentorship. Launching in July 2025, the one-year program seeks to empower leaders to build vibrant, community-driven boys’ field hockey ecosystems.
Program Highlights #
- Objectives: Increase accessibility, build sustainable field hockey communities, foster leadership, promote collaboration, and develop skills for players, coaches, and umpires.
- Support Provided:
- Equipment (sticks, balls, goals, protective gear)
- Custom WordPress website and digital platforms for training and engagement
- Coaching and umpire certification courses, workshops, and webinars
- Networking with national and regional field hockey leaders
- Mentorship from the National Boys Engagement Team
- Participation in the 2025 Grant Cohort for collaboration and resource sharing
- Eligibility: Must be a USA Field Hockey Member. Open to United States-based individuals or organizations (e.g., clubs, schools, recreation centers, YMCAs, colleges) committed to growing boys’ field hockey through sustainable programs.
- Application Process: Submit applications by Friday, August 15, 2025, by clicking here. Applicants must outline their vision for a Boys Field Hockey Hot Spot, including recruitment strategies, community engagement, and partnerships. Finalists may be invited for virtual interviews, with awards announced on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Expected Impact
The program aims to establish five to ten Boys Field Hockey Hot Spots, engaging at least 100 new players, six coaches, and four umpires per Hot Spot. By leveraging partnerships and scalable models, the initiative will create replicable programs to expand boys’ field hockey nationwide, particularly in diverse and underserved communities.
About Tom Harris
Tom Harris, founder of the California Cup and Field Hockey Federation, Inc., is a trailblazer in American field hockey. A former engineering professor, Harris has dedicated over five decades to promoting the sport, notably through the prestigious California Cup, which attracts thousands of athletes globally. His legacy inspires this grant program to grow opportunities for boys in field hockey.
How to Apply
Applications are open until Friday, August 15, 2025. Visit the Tom Harris Boys Play Field Hockey Grant website for details and to apply. For questions, contact Marc Bakerman, USA Field Hockey’s National Boys Engagement Manager, at or (818) 808-9336.
Support the Mission
To sustain this grant program and advance men’s and boys’ field hockey, consider donating to the U.S. Men’s Field Hockey Foundation by clicking here.
About the Partners #
- U.S. Men’s Field Hockey Foundation: Committed to advancing men’s and boys’ field hockey through funding and advocacy, especially with the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games on the horizon.
- Grewal Family Foundation: Dedicated to expanding access to sports and education for underserved youth.
Join us in honoring Tom Harris’s legacy and building a vibrant future for boys’ field hockey in the United States.
