Region 9: or "Great Lakes" consists of six states: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and West Virginia. Nexus currently has site locations in Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio.
Regional Administrative Manager
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Jill Dixon
Regional Coach Manager
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Valerie Lohr
Financial Aid Application
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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: Michigan
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Weekend 1: March 28 & 29
Location: TOCA
Weekend 2: TBD
Weekend 3: TBD
Site: Kentucky
Location: University of Lousiville
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Weekend 1: TBD
Weekend 2: TBD
Weekend 3: TBD
Site: Ohio
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Location: Ohio State University
Weekend 1: April 11 & 12
12:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.
Weekend 2: May 2 & 3
Saturday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Weekend 3: May 16 & 17
Saturday: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
*Selection camps are invitation only and Region 9 and 10 players will attend June 6 & 7
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 know the Nexus athletes and coaches will be as well. Osaka is thrilled to continue to represent USA Field Hockey's pathway program, Nexus.
