Region 11 or the "West" is made up of 13 states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. California and Colorado are currently the states in Region 11 that has Nexus site locations.
Financial Aid Application
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Regional Administrative Manager
For Nexus Players and Families
Madison Gilbert
R11adminmanager@usafieldhockey.com
Regional Coach Manager
For Nexus Coaches
Michelle Van De Braak
R11coachmanager@usafieldhockey.com
Boarding School Athlete
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Registration
January 6, 2026: Registration opens exclusively for Nexus players who have participated in 2024 or 2025
January 20, 2026: Registration opens new Nexus players
Age Groups for 2026 Nexus:
Under 14: Birth years 2013 and younger
Under 16: Birth years 2012, 2011
Under 18 : Birth years 2010, 2009
Under 21: Birth years 2008 and older
Site: Moorpark, California
Location: Moorepark College
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Weekend 1: March 14 & 15
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Weekend 2: April 11 & 12
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Weekend 3: April 18 & 19
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Site: Bay Area, California
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Weekend 1: February 28 & March 1
Location: Stanford University
Weekend 2: March 21 & 22
Location: UC Davis
Weekend 3: TBD
Location: TBD
Site: San Diego, California
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Location: Chula Vista Elite Training Center
Weekend 1: March 21 & 22
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Weekend 2: March 28 & 29
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Weekend 1: April 18 & 19
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on April 18
2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on April 19
Site: Denver, Colorado
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Location: TBD
Weekend 1:
Weekend 2:
Weekend 3:
Selection Camps
Region | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
3 & 4 | May 16-17, 2026 | TBD |
5 & 6 | May 30 - May 31, 2026 | TBD |
7 & 8 | May 9 - 10, 2026 | Virginia Beach Sportsplex, Virginia |
9 & 10 | June 6 - 7, 2026 | TBD |
11 | May 9 - 10, 2026 | Stanford University, California |
*Selection camps are invitation only and Region 11 players will attend May 9-10 at Stanford University
Nexus
Is for dedicated field hockey players committed to their own development. The program brings field hockey players together with experienced coaches trained in The USA Way. This unique coaching platform provides a unified framework for how we think about the game of field hockey across the country. From player development and technical skills, to how players can own their personal development, this program aims to help dedicated athletes be the best they can be.
Osaka Hockey
USA Field Hockey is proud to continue to partner with Osaka America, and appreciates Osaka’s support of Olympic Development Pathway Program. The Nexus team has been impressed with style and quality of Osaka’s products and high-performance gear and apparel, and we know our Nexus players and coaches will be as well. Osaka is thrilled to continue to represent USA Field Hockey's pathway program, Nexus.
