Region 3 or "New England" includes six states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Nexus hosts sites in each state, and multiple in Massachusetts.
Financial Aid Application
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Regional Administrative Manager
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Jess Bergen
Regional Coach Manager
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Jenn Oakland
R34coachmanager@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 to 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
Nexus Player Primers
To be completed prior to each training weekend
Site: Providence, Rhode Island
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Location: Brown University
Weekend 1: March 7 & 8 - Updates made 2/27: Both days will be indoors at the new building on field turf right next to the field hockey field.
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Saturday:
U-14 & U-16 (2011 - 2013, & Younger) : 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
U-18 & U-21 (2008- 2010 & Older): 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday:
U-14 & U-16 (2011 - 2013, & Younger) : 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Please note this session is 2 hours and remaining time will be made up at future sessions
U-18 & U-21 (2008- 2010 & Older): 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Weekend 2: March 14 & 15
U-14 & U-16 (2011 - 2013, & Younger) : 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
U-18 & U-21 (2008- 2010 & Older): 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Weekend 3: March 21 & 22
U-14 & U-16 (2011 - 2013, & Younger) : 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
U-18 & U-21 (2008- 2010 & Older): 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Site: Lewiston, Maine
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Location: Bates College
All sessions 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Weekend 1: March 21 & 22Cancelled due to impending snowWeekend 1: April 11 & 12
Weekend 2: April 18 & 19
Weekend 3: May 2 & 3
Sites: Connecticut (2 site options for 2026!)
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Location Trinity College
All sessions 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Weekend 1: March 21 & 22
Weekend 2: March 28 & 29
Weekend 3: April 11 & 12
Location: Sacred Heart Greenwich
All sessions 9:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m.
Weekend 1: April 11 & 12
Weekend 2: April 18 & 19
Weekend 3: May 2 & 3
Site: Amherst, Massachusetts
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Location: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Weekend 1: March 28 & 29
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Weekend 2: April 11 & 12
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Weekend 3: April 18 & 19
10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
In the event of a weather-related cancellation: April 25 & 26 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Site: Worcester, Massachusetts
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Location: College of the Holy Cross
Weekend 1 : March 14 & 15
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Weekend 2: March 21 & 22
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Weekend 3: April 11 & 12
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In the event of a weather-related cancellation: March 28 & 29
Site: Boston, Massachusetts
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Location: Tufts University
All sessions 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Weekend 1:
March 7 & 8Due to field conditions, Week 1 has been canceled on March 7/8. Stay tuned for new dates!Weekend 1: March 14 & 15
Weekend 2: March 21 & 22
Weekend 2: March 28 & 29 *updated 3/10
Site: Durham, New Hampshire
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Location: University of New Hampshire - Memorial Field
All sessions will take place from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Weekend 1:
March 14 &15 Due to change in field conditions the sessions are cancelled for this saturdayWeekend 2: March 21
& 22Weekend 3: May 2 & 3
Weekend 3: May 9 & 10 - Please plan on attending both days due to weather cancellations on week 1 and 2!
Site: Burlington, Vermont
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Location: University of Vermont
All sessions 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Weekend 1: March
28& 29 Saturday is canceled due to weather, Sunday will run at regular time!Weekend 2: April 18 & 19 *updated 1/9
Weekend 3: May 2 & 3
In the event of a weather-related cancellation: May 9 & 10 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Looking to get a head start booking a hotel for Region 3 & 4 selection camp? Check out the link here to book hotels from our friends at Team Travel Source!
Session Time | Age group | Check in | GK Session |
|---|---|---|---|
Region | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
3 & 4 | May 16 - 17, 2026 | The College of Holy Cross & Brown University |
5 & 6 | May 30 - May 31, 2026 | Agnes Irwin School & West Chester University, Pennsylvania |
7 & 8 | May 9 - 10, 2026 | Virginia Beach Sportsplex, Virginia |
9 & 10 | June 6 - 7, 2026 | Sportport & John Burroughs School, Missouri |
11 | May 9 - 10, 2026 | Stanford University, California |
*Selection camps are invitation only and Region 3 and 4 players will attend May 16-17
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. Osaka’s support of Olympic of the Development Pathway Program has been unprecedented, the Nexus team has been impressed with style and quality of Osaka’s products and high-performance gear and apparel. Osaka is thrilled to continue to represent USA Field Hockey's pathway program, Nexus.
