NEWS

LAKE MARY, FL — Honoring the highest level of accomplishment in collegiate field hockey, Division I National Champions Northwestern University, Division II National Runner-Up Newberry College, and Division III National Champions Tufts University have been named their respective division’s National Coaching Staff of the Year for their performances in the 2025 season.

The NFHCA National Coaching Staff of the Year awards were announced Thursday evening at the Hall of Fame Awards Dinner sponsored by AstroTurf at the NFHCA Annual Convention.

Division II

Newberry College

Hannah Dave, Khotsofalo Pheko, Tasmin Bangert

• Captured both the SAC regular-season and championship titles, earned the No. 1 national seed, and advanced to the program’s first ever NCAA Tournament final appearance.
• Powered through the season at 20-1, dominating conference play with a flawless 10-0 record.
• Earned the NCAA Division II national runner-up finish after an overtime battle in the championship game.
• Posted 11 shutouts and led the nation in winning percentage (0.952), scoring margin (4.20), and goals per game (5.00), while ranking No. 2 nationally in goals-against average (0.76) and shutouts.

Congratulations to the 2025 NFHCA National Coaching Staffs of the Year. While the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) officially recognizes each institution’s field hockey coaches, the association acknowledges the important work of all staff members who contribute to a program’s success.