Meet Our Field Hockey Coaches
Alex Malatesta McMahan, Owner
Collegiate Alma Mater
University of Richmond, D-1
Position
Midfield
High School
Gwynedd Mercy Academy
Agustina “Gus” Deharbe
Collegiate Alma Mater
Wagner College
Position
Forward
High School
Argentina
Coaching Philosophy
"Believe in growth, believe in mistakes. Making a mistake is okay once you fix it, and it is up to the coaches to help you find the mistake and fix it."
Samantha Bodo
Collegiate Alma Mater
Northeastern University, D-1
Position
Defense
High School
Central Bucks South High School
Emily DeMarco
Collegiate Alma Mater
American University, D1
Position
Midfield/Defense
High School
St. Joseph High School- Hammonton, New Jersey
Coaching Philosophy
Be comfortable being uncomfortable! Being open and accepting of challenges allows for growth, development and constant change to be better.
Molly Goldstein
Collegiate Alma Mater
Arcadia University, D-3
Position
Forward
High School
Jefferson Township
Coaching Philosophy
"Good humans first. As a coach, I aim to help players develop into good teammates, friends, and overall humans. I strive for my players to leave each season feeling empowered, cared for, and confident on and off the field."
Rachael Bloemker
Collegiate Alma Mater
Drexel University, D-1
Position
Back
High School
Central Bucks East HS
Coaching Philosophy
"To learn about the athletes’ strengths, weaknesses, and personalities then to provide them with individualized knowledge to succeed while giving them the freedom to be themselves and to play with style."
Meghan Scannapieco
Collegiate Alma Mater
Saint Joseph’s University, D-1
Position
Forward
High School
Merion Mercy Academy
Allyson Fuller
Collegiate Alma Mater
Drexel University, D-1
Position
Midfield
High School
Central Dauphin High School
Nicole Gerdes
Collegiate Alma Mater
Saint Joseph's University, D-1
Position
midfield
High School
Robbinsville
Erica Storey
Collegiate Alma Mater
Liberty
High School
West Chester East High School
Coaching Philosophy
“I want my coaching to push girls to reach their maximum potential through consistent feedback, critique, demonstration and motivation. I believe that coaching should be a source of mentorship for girls both on and off the field and should challenge them to work hard while also creating an environment where they can continue to grow in their love for the sport and have fun."
Sydney Engler
Collegiate Alma Mater
Dickinson College, D-3
Position
Midfield
High School
Oley Valley
Coaching Philosophy
"To give back to a sport that has given me so much. Work hard, be grateful, and remind yourself every day WHY you play!”
Rosie Kalis
Collegiate Alma Mater
Miami of Ohio
Coaching Philosophy
"Rosie’s coaching style is based on one main principle; reminding the players why they started playing and making sure they never lose the love of the game."
Caroline Webb
Collegiate Alma Mater
Saint Joseph’s University
Position
Defense
High School
Downingtown East High School
Coaching Philosophy
I want to coach my players to the best of their ability and not only teach them how technique, but teach them about sportsmanship as well. It’s not the mistake that matters, it’s what you do after that matters. I love to give back to the sport who given me so many opportunities.
Kate Savitz
Collegiate Alma Mater
Central Michigan University, DI
Position
Midfield/Back
High School
Eastridge High School
Coaching Philosophy
My coaching philosophy is centered around elevating the game of each individual player, helping them to improve their speed, skills, and on-field awareness. But it's not just about improving skills - I also strive to create a team environment that fosters lasting friendships and encourages good sportsmanship. I want every player to walk away from the game feeling proud of their efforts and appreciate their ability to overcome challenges.
Leigh James
Collegiate Alma Mater
St. Joseph's University
High School
Garrison Forest
Coaching Philosophy
I emphasize the importance of basic and fundamental skills and build upon them to be more creative. I like to play and coach a style of hockey that is dynamic, fast, creative, and fun. The best thing a player can have is the desire to give 100% effort on the field and as a teammate. As a coach, I aim to give back to the sport by building the camaraderie and team dynamics that led me to enjoy the sport as much as I have. That's why team sports are the best!
Carly Ellman
Collegiate Alma Mater
Siena College
High School
North Salem
Coaching Philosophy
" I want to share my love and passion for the sport with every player I have the privilege to coach. I relish the opportunity to help develop a love of Field Hockey in my players by adding just the right amount of hard work and fun into every practice and drill. My goal is to instill confidence in young girls and help them be the best version of themselves, both in this sport and beyond".
Kiley Teixeira
Collegiate Alma Mater
Eastern University
Position
Forward
High School
Franklin High School
Clare Maguire
Collegiate Alma Mater
The University of Scranton
Position
Goalkeeper
High School
Mount St. Joseph Academy
Christina D’Anjolell
Collegiate Alma Mater
University of Michigan
High School
Academy of Notre Dame
Nevaeh Greene
Collegiate Alma Mater
Eastern University
Position
Defender
High School
West York Area High School
Alexa Ostoich
Collegiate Alma Mater
Old Dominion University
Position
Forward
High School
Villa Maria Academy
Caroline Brickley
Collegiate Alma Mater
Saint Joseph’s University
Position
Midfield
High School
Yorktown
Coaching Philosophy
Effort and energy are the two biggest controllables that I believe can push you to reach your full potential - in hockey and in life. Mistakes will be made, but the reaction afterwards is what matters. I want to instill confidence and excitement into every player when they step onto the hockey field.
Stacey Havlik
Collegiate Alma Mater
Rutgers University
Position
Goalkeeper
High School
Manheim Township
Coaching Philosophy
My coaching philosophy focuses on building trust and a cohesive team environment to foster athletes' growth. I aim to cultivate a love for the sport, ensuring fun while enhancing skills and game knowledge. I tailor my approach to each athlete, meeting them where they are and pushing them to reach their full potential with enthusiasm and support.
Baily Kerr
Collegiate Alma Mater
Towson University
Position
Midfield
High School
Northeast High School, MD
Coaching Philosophy
"As a field hockey coach, I embrace a holistic, athlete-centered approach, focusing on the development of the whole individual. I encourage learning through mistakes, fostering mental toughness, resilience, and growth both on and off the field. My goal is to help athletes not only excel in the sport but also thrive in all aspects of life, nurturing their personal and athletic potential."
Jasmine Peterson
Collegiate Alma Mater
Bryn Mawr College
Position
Forward
High School
Holderness School
Natasha Ring
Collegiate Alma Mater
Bryn Mawr College
Position
Back
High School
Wilton High School
Coaching Philosophy
"I want to give back to the sport that has given me so much. I think that field hockey, no matter what level you play, can be life changing and I hope that the players I’m coaching get to experience this."
Carolina Riley
Collegiate Alma Mater
Franklin and Marshall
Position
Midfield
High School
The Shipley School
Katie Kerachsky
Collegiate Alma Mater
Villanova University
Position
Defensive Midfielder
High School
Rocky Hill Country Day School
Coaching Philosophy
"As a coach, I strive to create a fun, competitive, and successful environment for my players. My goal is to foster a space where athletes can develop their skills while also learning valuable life lessons that extend beyond the field. I emphasize teamwork, discipline, and resilience, aiming to help my players become well-rounded individuals who can apply what they’ve learned in sports to everyday challenges."
Maggie Barilla
Collegiate Alma Mater
Bryn Mawr College
Position
Defense
High School
Wyoming Seminary
Coaching Philosophy
"As a coach, I want to be a leader and guide young athletes throughout their journey. Field hockey has had a huge impact on my life, and I hope to help others feel the same."
Ilona Bender
Collegiate Alma Mater
Bryn Mawr College
Position
Midfield
High School
The Ellis School
Coaching Philosophy
"Do my absolute best to instill a love for the sport in everyone I coach. Field hockey has taught me so many valuable lessons and I hope to be able to pass these on to others. It is a truly amazing community of athletes, coaches, parents, and more and I want to be able to welcome everyone I can into it!"
Kate Ervin
Collegiate Alma Mater
Bryn Mawr College
Position
Defensive Midfield
High School
Kent County High School
Coaching Philosophy
"I think hockey can teach you many valuable life lessons. The more you can stick through the physical and mental demand the easier you will be able to do it under stress and excel with everything you do. Taking the Nike mindset of Just Do It goes a long way! It's okay to make mistakes. As long as you take the leap and do it. Amazing things can happen and if they don't just try again and keep learning."
Izzy Robinson-Cloete
Collegiate Alma Mater
Bryn Mawr College
Position
Forward
High School
George School
Charlotte Hauptman
Collegiate Alma Mater
Bryn Mawr College
Position
Forward
High School
Huron High School
Coaching Philosophy
"I believe that to truly succeed you must be comfortable failing a few times—that’s when and how you learn! I would not be the person or player I am today had it not been for the safe yet serious learning environment my coaches created; allowing me to fail, learn, and grow without judgement. I hope to cultivate a similar environment for my players."
Diksha “Tara” Natesan
Collegiate Alma Mater
Bryn Mawr College
Position
Midfield
Coaching Philosophy
" As a coach, I intend to create a fun learning experience to help each player gain confidence and experience a positive connection with field hockey!"