Our Coaching Philosophy and Culture
Hammers Field Hockey believes in equal opportunity for each athlete to develop and play to the goals they set for themselves. We coach and teach players to be well-prepared for competition and to have fun enjoying their passion for the sport. Our culture is rooted in respect for all both on and off the courts and field. We believe in promoting the benefits of youth sports to carry over into all areas of our athletes' lives.
Hammers Field Hockey only hires coaches that align specifically with our Coaching Philosophy. Our coaches are players themselves and USAFH certified Level I or II . Most of them have competed collegiately at D1 and D3 colleges. Each of them has a passion for the sport and a desire to develop players and grow the game. We invite you to get to know them by reading about them below.
Rec Coaches
Kathy Weir
Rec Commissioner
I am a mom of 4 amazing girls who are constantly on the go from school sports and travel sports. My youngest started playing rec field hockey at 5 and immediately fell in love. Here we are almost 7 years later and she is playing travel and loving it. I enjoy running the rec program and watching the players improve throughout the season.
Lisa McLaughlin & Sandi Carley
current 5/6 coaches
We have been friends for 12 years and have coached together for the past four seasons. Our daughters started playing in 5th grade and look forward to each season. We have enjoyed watching our current and past players progress as players and look to seeing all of them on the fields each week!
Julie Graham
current 5/6 coaches
I have been coaching for a few years now as my older daughter is class of 2025, started when she was 8-I think 2016! I love to bring fun, skill development and a little healthy competition with the kids as there is usually a broad skill level for the rec teams. I am a referee for HS as well to make sure this game keeps growing for our girls!
