Annual Awards Nominees

Grow the Game Award

USA Field Hockey Grow the Game Award - is presented to a USA Field Hockey Member that has help lay a foundation, build a lasting program and impacted their community through field hockey. They have provided opportunities to countless field hockey players in their region that would not exist without their efforts

Elizeth Hitti

Founded Atlanta Field Hockey Club in 2019 – the only field hockey club for 250 miles

Club has grown to 80+ athletes, including adult teams and the largest participation of boys in the US

Collaborated with other state representatives to create the first Adult Regional Club Championship in the Southeast
Partnered with YMCA to host after-school programs and camps, introducing 100+ athletes to the sport

Amanda Lawson

Established an elementary program that introduces field hockey to thousands of young athletes across Pennsylvania

Uses current high school aged athletes as coaches for elementary program

Owner of Horizon Field Hockey Club

Club focuses on development of the athlete on and off the field, creating an inclusive space

Kylie Kelce

Lower Merion High School Head Coach in Philadelphia
Recently partnered with Stick with KC
Married to an NFL player, she is using her platform to draw attention to field hockey
Former WC Eagles athlete and played at Cabrini College

Amy Krompinger

Founder of Aim Athletes, coaching more than 1,000 athletes over the past ten years

Players can start as young as 4

Coached at Western Connecticut State University’s field hockey team
Plays on the U.S. Women's Masters Team

Keely Tamer

USA Field Hockey’s Michigan State Chapter President
Created and currently acts as Executive Director of Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey

Has provided youth field hockey programming in more than fifty communities in southeastern Michigan

Coaches at Pinnacle Field Hockey

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National Coach Award

USA Field Hockey National Coach Award - is presented to a USA Field Hockey Coach Member that exemplifies the values of sportsmanship, fair play and healthy competition. This individual is dedicated to their craft and works tirelessly to make their players, fellow coaches and the field hockey community better.

Tiffany Cappellano

Head coach of Oley Valley High School, a dominant force in Pennsylvania high school field hockey

In 2023, led the team to capture titles in the county, district and state, winning the PIAA 1A State Championship for the first time in 23 years

Former University of Iowa and U.S. Women’s National Team athlete
Remained a positive role model for countless athletes all the while battling breast cancer this fall

Rachel Dawson & Will Holt

Coached the U.S. Men's and Women's National Hockey5s Teams at the 2023 Hockey5s Pan American Cup in Kingston, Jamaica

Led teams to success, winning gold and qualifying for the 2024 FIH Hockey5s World Cup, despite a new format with limited funding and prep

Continually volunteers time and knowledge to the sport

Jason Mulder

Head coach of the U.S. Men's National Indoor Team
Led the senior men to a fourth place finish at the 2023 FIH Hockey Indoor World Cup, the highest finish ever
Instrumental in boys’ development

Volunteers time
Finds opportunities and funding for boys’ and men’s programming

Gloria Nantulya

Head coach at Washington Wolves

Created an inclusive, diverse, and nurturing community that has allowed the club to thrive
Involved in coaching every age and level at the club

Coaches Stone Ridge High School, where she has a 90-17-5 record
Prioritizes growing the game, and has brought field hockey to Uganda

Lorraine Roussell

Assistant coach for the varsity team at Marvin Ridge High School
U-19 Elite South Coach at Charlotte Ambush

Instrumental in creating and growing the south region (South Charlotte/Union County) for Charlotte Ambush
Establishment of the south division had doubled the number of teams in the area

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National Umpire Award

USA Field Hockey National Umpire Award - is presented to a USA Field Hockey Umpire Member who has shown integrity and love of the game on and off the field of play. This recipient has treated players, coaches and fans with respect while enforcing the rules and keeping the game safe and fair.

Lauren Bruce

Has a background as an athlete and coach, and practices daily on her profession
Officiated at the National Club Championship
Officiated at various Atlantic Coast Conference and Big Ten matches throughout the college season and named to the ACC Tournament, and umpired in the final
Officiated at the NCAA Division I Final Four, being named the video umpire for the final

Katelyn Makovec

Played collegiately at Old Dominion University
Began officiating at USA Field Hockey’s Regional and National Events, including the Junior and Senior Nexus Championship
Officiated at the NCAA Division I Final Four, named to the final match
Recorded first international cap in September during the U.S. Women’s National Team vs. Canada series

Allie Mikelson

Known official on the collegiate and international scene
Officiated at USA Field Hockey’s National Events including the National Indoor Tournament and Big Apple Indoor Tournament
Officiated at the NCAA Division I Final Four, named the reserve umpire for the final
Developed a resume at international events including the Central American and Caribeean Games, women’s Junior Pan American Championship, Hockey5s Pan American Cup, Nkosi Cup (indoor) and USWNT vs. New Zealand test series
Promoted to FIH International Outdoor Umpire Panel

Chip Rogers

Has been an umpire, judge or technical official since 2015, including indoor and outdoor test series, men’s FIH Hockey World League Round 2, South American Games, FIH Hockey Pro League and Indoor Pan American Cup
He has held various roles on the technical side including the NCAA Division III Umpire assignor, rules interpreter (local)
On the FIH International Outdoor Technical Official Panel
Associated head coach at Miami University
Been on the USA Field Hockey Board of Directors since 2018

Kim Scott

Wealth of experience serving as a judge, technical delegate or technical official in more than 180 international matches
Recent assignments include being a technical official 2023 FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup, 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games, 2023 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup
Other assignments include two seasons of the FIH Hockey Pro League, 2019 Pan American Games and 2021 Indoor Pan American Cups
On the International Elite Panel Technical Official

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National Club of the Year Award

USA Field Hockey National Club of the Year Award - is presented to the USA Field Hockey Member Club who has excelled on and off the field of play. This club has demonstrated skills on the pitch that are recognized by their peers and fans, but equally important they have shown their passion for hockey and sportsmanship off the pitch. They have used field hockey to make an impression on the lives of others and brought opportunity to their community.

Charlotte Ambush

Focused on competitive excellence, youth development and community development

Offers elite coaching and college recruiting support and counseling
Created rec leagues and skills clinics in Charlotte
Partner with local schools and rec programs to introduce kids to field hockey through gym classes and after-school programs

Kansas City Field Hockey

Offers leagues and play for boys and girls from first to twelfth grades
Organized the Stick with KC event with Kylie Kelce
Extension of Gateway Field Hockey in St. Louis

Long Island All Starz

A disability inclusive field hockey program

Utilizes both traditional and adapted or modified equipment to provide an enjoyable field hockey experience that’s accessible for all

Recipient of the first-event National Field Hockey Coaches Association Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Spotlight recognition award

Needham Youth Field Hockey

A non-competitive team, focused on skill development, sportsmanship and fun
Focused on creating female role models through hiring local volunteer student coaches

Student coaches can apply for annual "Give and Go" Scholarship of $1,500

Regularly fundraises for local charities with connections to the club

Recently the club was recognized for supporting the rehabilitation of a player who suffered a severe brain injury

Club has tripled in size since 2020

PA Revolution

Located in Central Pennsylvania, the club PA Revolution has grown tremendously since being founded in 2016
In 2022, they addeda disability inclusive field hockey program that seeks to expand the sport’s opportunities for athletes with disabilities

Provides playing opportunities for athletes with disabilities aged 7 to 24
In their inaugural season, PA Revs had 24 athletes and 24 high school buddies that worked with the athletes

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