Region 4 includes 1 state, New York. Nexus hosts 4 sites in this state: Albany, Long Island, Poughkeepsie, and Syracuse.
Financial Aid Application
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For Nexus Players & Families
Jess Bergen
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Regional Coach Manager
For Nexus Coaches
Jennifer 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: Albany, New York
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Location: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Weekend 1: March 21 & 22
12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Weekend 2: March
28& 29 Saturday is cancelled due to weather , Sunday will operate normal time!12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Weekend 3: April 25 & 26
4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Make up day from Weekend 2: May 2 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Site: Poughkeepsie, New York
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Location: Vassar College
Weekend 1: March 21 & 22
March 21 : 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
March 22: 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Weekend 2: March 28 & 29
3:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Weekend 3: April 11 & 12
April 11: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
April 12: 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
In the event of a weather-related cancellation: April 18 & 19 - 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Site: Long Island, New York
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Location: Hofstra University
All sessions: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Weekend 1: April 18 & 19
Weekend 2: April 25 & 26
Weekend 3: May 2 & 3
Site: Syracuse, New York
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Location: Syracuse University
All sessions 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Weekend 1: March 21 & 22
Weekend 2: March
28& 29 Saturday is canceled due to weather, Sunday will run normal time!Weekend 3: April 18 & 19
Make up day from Weekend 2: May 2 - 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Looking to book a hotel for Region 3 & 4 selection camp? Check out the link here to book a hotel from our friends at Team Travel Source!
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U16 Groups will be assigned when registrations finish, alphabetically by last name.
Session Time | Age group | Check in | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
8:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m. | U14 | 7:15 a.m. | May 16, 2026- Day 1 |
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | U14 GK Session | May 16, 2026 - Day 1 | |
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | U16 Group 1 | 11:15 a.m. | May 16, 2026 - Day 1 |
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | U16 GK Session | U16 Session 2 GKs 2:15 p.m. | May 16, 2026 - Day 1 |
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | U16 Group 2 | 3:45 p.m. | May 16, 2026 - Day 1 |
7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m | U14 | 6:45 a.m. | May 17, 2026 - Day 2 |
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | U14 GK Group | May 17, 2026 - Day 2 | |
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 pm. | U16 Group 1 | 10:45 a.m. | May 17, 2026 - Day 2 |
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | U16 GK Session (All U16 GKS) | U16 Group 2 GKs 1:45 a.m. | May 17, 2026 - Day 2 |
3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | U16 Group 2 | 2:45 p.m. | May 17, 2026 - Day 2 |
*we do not anticipate edits to the schedule , but schedule is subject to change
Schedule below best viewed on desktop, not mobile
U18 Groups will be assigned when registrations finish, alphabetically by last name.
Session Time | Age group | Check in | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
8:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m. | U21 | 7:15 a.m. | May 16, 2026- Day 1 |
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | U21 GK Session | May 16, 2026 - Day 1 | |
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | U18 Group 1 | 11:15 a.m. | May 16, 2026 - Day 1 |
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | U18 GK Session | U16 Session 2 GKs 2:45 p.m. | May 16, 2026 - Day 1 |
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | U18 Group 2 | 3:45 p.m. | May 16, 2026 - Day 1 |
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7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m | U21 | 6:45 a.m. | May 17, 2026 - Day 2 |
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | U21 GK | | May 17, 2026 - Day 2 |
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 pm. | U18 Group 1 | 10:45 a.m. | May 17, 2026 - Day 2 |
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | U18 GK Session (All U18 GKS) | U18 Group 2 GKs 1:45 p.m. | May 17, 2026 - Day 2 |
3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | U18 Group 2 | 2:45 p.m. | May 17, 2026 - Day 2 |
Region | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
3 & 4 | May 16 -17, 2026 | Brown University & College of Holy Cross |
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, 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.
