Board & Staff
Board
CLARE BRUSH
Chairperson
CLARE BRUSH
Chairperson
Clare started playing field hockey in middle school with Pinnacle Field Hockey Club in Ann Arbor, and continued on to earn top accolades at Pioneer High School (Ann Arbor, MI). She was a two-time All-State selection and Team MVP ('14 &'15), three-time State Champion ('12, '14, '15), 2015 Team Captain, and 2015 Michigan Field Hockey Player of the Year.
Clare went on to play collegiately at the University of Michigan, where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Economics, with a minor in Sustainability ('20). In 2021, Brush also earned a Masters of Management Degree from University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. She was a two-time Team Captain ('19 & '20), and was Michigan’s recipient of the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award two seasons in a row ('19 & '20), earning NFHCA Collegiate National Academic & Academic All-Big Ten Awards for four consecutive years. Clare is currently an Account Manager at American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM).
Clare went on to play collegiately at the University of Michigan, where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Economics, with a minor in Sustainability ('20). In 2021, Brush also earned a Masters of Management Degree from University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. She was a two-time Team Captain ('19 & '20), and was Michigan’s recipient of the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award two seasons in a row ('19 & '20), earning NFHCA Collegiate National Academic & Academic All-Big Ten Awards for four consecutive years. Clare is currently an Account Manager at American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM).
Rick Pufpaf
Treasurer
Claudia Cabrera Keen
Secretary
Claudia Cabrera Keen
Secretary
Claudia, an Ann Arbor native and field hockey enthusiast, has been involved in field hockey in every capacity. A player herself, Claudia became a development specialist when she joined the coaching ranks. Before her graduation from the University of Michigan, Claudia took on the role of junior varsity coach at Pioneer High School. She then followed her passion for development by coaching in the Ann Arbor Rec and Ed program for over 10 years. Additionally, Claudia is the Business Director for Pinnacle FIeld Hockey, a top-ranked club from Ann Arbor.
Laura Jones
Member at Large
Laura Jones
Member at Large
Laura currently works as the Operations Manager in Sports Development for USA Field Hockey. Laura enables growth programs like Discover Field Hockey, the USA Field Hockey Equipment Shop, Mobile Coach and State Chapters among various other initiatives. Primarily, Laura is tasked with advancing operational engagement methods and programs to serve the growth of field hockey.
Laura is also enjoying a second career as an Education Advocate, serving students and families who face issues with education. She was named to The Governors Task Force for Special Education Reform - 2015 to 2018 (Michigan) and helped to create the state reform for seclusion and restraint. Laura was instrumental in working with the legislature and former Lt. Governor Calley to maintain standards IDEA Eligibility in Michigan. (2015). Laura continues to lobby for education policy reform.
Laura's background includes leading the startup of a successful new automotive business division in the automation & identification industry for National Paper & Packaging. During this launch, Laura invented and received a patent for a new identification automation technology, which spurred the growth of that division. Laura built on her experience in the material science divisions of several companies, focused on covert identification, automation and emerging technologies. She is a former member and presenter at the International Association of Automotive Investigators and a recognized SME by the US Army.
Her connections to field hockey are familial: daughter Maggie, from Dexter, MI is carrying on the family tradition of her aunts, Deanna Jones (Smith Academy), Jessica Jones (All American, Smith College), grandmother SueEllen Jones (Brown), and Great Grandmother Victoria Brown (Nicsevic) all from the field hockey town of Hatfield, Massachusetts.
Her connections to field hockey are familial: daughter Maggie, from Dexter, MI is carrying on the family tradition of her aunts, Deanna Jones (Smith Academy), Jessica Jones (All American, Smith College), grandmother SueEllen Jones (Brown), and Great Grandmother Victoria Brown (Nicsevic) all from the field hockey town of Hatfield, Massachusetts.
Staff
Keely Tamer
Executive Director
Keely Tamer
Executive Director
Keely has dedicated more than 15 years to growing the sport of field hockey in Michigan and the region. After earning her BA in Education and a Masters in Social Studies Education from the University of Michigan, Tamer went on to pursue her passion in sports at Kent State University, where she earned her Masters in Sports Administration.
Tamer comes to GLRFH with one mission in mind, to serve and support field hockey in the Great Lakes Region by providing the foundation for a network of thriving field hockey communities. The focus for growth is multi-faceted, from supporting and promoting lifetime engagement and cultivating coaching and umpire growth, to providing new play opportunities across the region for all ages and levels of experience.
Since taking the helm at GLRFH, participants across a wide-span of communities in Michigan have grown year over year:
2020 - 281 participating athletes
2021 - 426 participating athletes
2022 - 591 participating athletes/ 53 coach members
Tamer has provided programming for athletes (ages 5 - 50+) from the following communities in Southeast Michigan:
Ann Arbor, Brighton, Birmingham, Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills, Canton, Chelsea, Clarkston, Commerce Twp, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Detroit, Dexter, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Fenton, Grass Lake, Gregory, Green Oak, Grosse Ile Twp, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Shores, Hartland, Howell, Linden, Livonia, Madison Heights, Manchester, Milford, Mt. Clemens, Northville, Novi, Pinckney, Plymouth, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Saline, Scio, South Lyon, St. Clair Shores, Superior Twp., Troy, Wayne, West Bloomfield, Whitmore Lake, Ypsilanti Other Communities outside of Southeast Michigan:
Byron Center, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, Greenville, Holly, Midland, Perrysburg, Sylvania, Maumee, Wyoming. SHAPE Conference presenter.
Tamer is an experienced small business owner of three businesses: Barn Field Hockey, specializing in skill development through semi-private training; Owner of CrossFit Dexter (2011-2015) focused on growing fitness and wellness opportunities within the local community; Co-owner of CrossFit Brighton (with husband Chris Tamer) from 2008-Present.
Tamer, as two-time captain of the University of Michigan field hockey team, assistant coach at Kent State University, and tenured head coach of the historied championship program at Dexter High School (2014, 2019, 2020, 2022 state titles) brings a wealth of first-hand experience to GLRFH. A key contributor to the Dexter Field Hockey community, President of the Michigan Chapter of USA Field Hockey (2020-2024), Club Coach at Pinnacle Field Hockey (2011-Present), and a small business owner, Keely has an array of experiences that make her the right fit as GLRFH's first Executive Director. Hired to guide the initiation of programs and fundraising goals, Keely is positioned to continue to effectively grow field hockey in the Great Lakes Region.
2020 - 281 participating athletes
2021 - 426 participating athletes
2022 - 591 participating athletes/ 53 coach members
Tamer has provided programming for athletes (ages 5 - 50+) from the following communities in Southeast Michigan:
Ann Arbor, Brighton, Birmingham, Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills, Canton, Chelsea, Clarkston, Commerce Twp, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Detroit, Dexter, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Fenton, Grass Lake, Gregory, Green Oak, Grosse Ile Twp, Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Shores, Hartland, Howell, Linden, Livonia, Madison Heights, Manchester, Milford, Mt. Clemens, Northville, Novi, Pinckney, Plymouth, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Saline, Scio, South Lyon, St. Clair Shores, Superior Twp., Troy, Wayne, West Bloomfield, Whitmore Lake, Ypsilanti Other Communities outside of Southeast Michigan:
Byron Center, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, Greenville, Holly, Midland, Perrysburg, Sylvania, Maumee, Wyoming. SHAPE Conference presenter.
Tamer is an experienced small business owner of three businesses: Barn Field Hockey, specializing in skill development through semi-private training; Owner of CrossFit Dexter (2011-2015) focused on growing fitness and wellness opportunities within the local community; Co-owner of CrossFit Brighton (with husband Chris Tamer) from 2008-Present.
Tamer, as two-time captain of the University of Michigan field hockey team, assistant coach at Kent State University, and tenured head coach of the historied championship program at Dexter High School (2014, 2019, 2020, 2022 state titles) brings a wealth of first-hand experience to GLRFH. A key contributor to the Dexter Field Hockey community, President of the Michigan Chapter of USA Field Hockey (2020-2024), Club Coach at Pinnacle Field Hockey (2011-Present), and a small business owner, Keely has an array of experiences that make her the right fit as GLRFH's first Executive Director. Hired to guide the initiation of programs and fundraising goals, Keely is positioned to continue to effectively grow field hockey in the Great Lakes Region.
Jessie Veith Rouleau
Communications Director
Jessie Veith Rouleau
Communications Director
Jessie is a seasoned writer and communications consultant with over five years of experience in content writing, audience engagement and expansion. Her passion for field hockey spans 30 years, starting in Oak Park, IL, where she first discovered her love of the game at age 11. After participating in USA Field Hockey Futures program & Windy City club field hockey (Chicago, IL), Jessie went on to play collegiately at the University of Michigan (1998-2002), where she captained the 2001 National Championship Team. In 1999, her team won the Big Ten Tournament Championship and finished as NCAA Runner Up, and Rouleau earned an NCAA All-Tournament Team selection. In 2000, the team earned the Big Ten Championship Title & Big Ten Tournament Championship.
Rouleau is the Varsity Coach at Grosse Pointe South High School where her team earned the Division 2 Championship Title in 2021 and finished as Division 2 Runner Up in 2020. Rouleau also served as Secretary for the Michigan Chapter of USA Field Hockey (2020-2023) and in 2019, founded the youth field hockey program at the Neighborhood Club of Grosse Pointe, where she is currently the Program Supervisor, serving over 100 participants. In 2020, Rouleau also established Grosse Pointe United, a community middle school team.
Abby Tamer
Legacy Field Hockey Program Director/Lead Coach & GLRFH Events Coordinator
Abby Tamer
Legacy Field Hockey Program Director/Lead Coach & GLRFH Events Coordinator
Abby joins GLRFH as a redshirt Junior on University of Michigan's field hockey team. Originally from Dexter, Michigan, Abby started playing field hockey when she was 12 years old through her local rec & ed program. She went on to play with Pinnacle FHC and Dexter High School, winning back-to-back state titles in 2019 & 2020. Abby started coaching field hockey as a sophomore in high school and expanded her coaching role in 2021 as the U19 coach for Pinnacle FHC. While training with the national team, she coached for Charlotte Ambush FHC. She has also coached for Barn Field Hockey and at her alma mater, Dexter Field Hockey.
High School Accolades:
2x Michigan High School Field Hockey Association's Player of the Year
2x MHSFHA Dream Team selection
4x Michigan All-State first team selection
4x Dexter offensive MVP; two-time Dexter team co-captain
Max Field Hockey Class of 2021 Top 10 Player
Abby is studying Applied Exercise Science, returning to U of M this fall after playing on the US Women's National Team at the Paris Olympic Games. Abby is a world class field hockey player who is dedicated to coaching and supervising our lineup of programs at the Legacy Center Sports Complex in Brighton, Michigan. She will also run special events and trainings throughout the year.
Read more about Abby's national team & collegiate accolades:
USA Field Hockey: Meet Abby Tamer
University of Michigan Field Hockey
High School Accolades:
2x Michigan High School Field Hockey Association's Player of the Year
2x MHSFHA Dream Team selection
4x Michigan All-State first team selection
4x Dexter offensive MVP; two-time Dexter team co-captain
Max Field Hockey Class of 2021 Top 10 Player
Abby is studying Applied Exercise Science, returning to U of M this fall after playing on the US Women's National Team at the Paris Olympic Games. Abby is a world class field hockey player who is dedicated to coaching and supervising our lineup of programs at the Legacy Center Sports Complex in Brighton, Michigan. She will also run special events and trainings throughout the year.
Read more about Abby's national team & collegiate accolades:
USA Field Hockey: Meet Abby Tamer
University of Michigan Field Hockey
Margi Whittingham
Development Program Director
Margi Whittingham
Development Program Director
Margi Scholtes Whittingham comes to GLRFH as the Development Program Director where she is responsible for GLRFH's local youth field hockey programming across the state of Michigan. Margi is a Michigan native with 25 years of field hockey experience. She began her lifelong field hockey career playing on Grosse Pointe South’s first field hockey team, winning the state championship her junior year. She went onto play collegiately at Tufts University (2006-2009), where she captained her team and led them to two NCAA final four appearances and a Division III National Championship game. While on the field at Tufts, Margi earned personal accolades including first team All-American (2008, 2009), New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Defensive Player of the Year (2008) and the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) New England West Region Player of the Year (2009). Post-graduation, Margi coached at both Tufts University and Johns Hopkins University. After earning her nursing degree from Johns Hopkins, Margi transitioned to coaching at the high school level. In Margi’s first year as a head coach at Ann Arbor Huron High School, the team won the State Championship (2013). Margi’s job unexpectedly took her overseas for the next seven years. While in Hong Kong, Margi played internationally in the Hong Kong premier league. Since returning to Michigan, Margi has helped coach at Grosse Pointe South High School and developed an elementary school after school field hockey program in the Grosse Pointe community. She lives in Grosse Pointe with her husband and three children where she is an active member of the community serving on the board of the Farm’s Foundation and as Vice President of Kerby School Parent Teacher Organization.
Sam Skinner
Operations Coordinator
Sam Skinner
Operations Coordinator
Sam joined the GLRFH Team in Fall of 2022 through our internship program. Her responsibilities include Legacy Field Hockey coordination, planning, communications and media, research projects, event coordination, and other database management.
Sam began playing field hockey in third grade, through Dexter Community Ed and continued on to play for Dexter High School, under Keely Tamer. She has coached the Dexter Middle School team for three seasons and has spent seven years coaching within the Dexter Community Ed Program. She also currently coaches for GLRFH at Legacy Center in Brighton, MI.
A gap year in Colorado confirmed her passion for the environment and sustainability, and she is planning to transfer to the University of Michigan's PITE Program in the Fall of 2023.
A gap year in Colorado confirmed her passion for the environment and sustainability, and she is planning to transfer to the University of Michigan's PITE Program in the Fall of 2023.
STACEY WOLLERTON
Western PA Content Curator
STACEY WOLLERTON
Western PA Content Curator
Stacey has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision. She has taught at the elementary level in public and private settings as well as at the college level. Stacey is very passionate about education and loves to see the light come on when a student (of any age) learns something new.
Stacey began watching field hockey and learning about the game when her daughter, Rylie, started playing. As Rylie continued to grow and evolve from youth summer league programs that she joined for fun, to a more competitive club and school player, Stacey found herself spending countless hours at practices, camps, and clinics. Learning field hockey through her daughter's experiences and growth in the game provided a passion that Stacey was not expecting!
Stacey loves the sport, enjoys watching all levels and truly wishes she had the opportunity to play when she was younger. Stacey has served on the field hockey board for both high schools that Rylie attended and was the social media coordinator. She is excited to help grow the game in Western PA!
Stacey loves the sport, enjoys watching all levels and truly wishes she had the opportunity to play when she was younger. Stacey has served on the field hockey board for both high schools that Rylie attended and was the social media coordinator. She is excited to help grow the game in Western PA!
Anna Abela
Intern
Anna Abela
Intern
AnnaLyssia ‘Anna’ Abela joined the GLRFH team in January 2024 as a Storyteller Intern. As a Dearborn, Michigan native, she started playing field hockey at Dearborn High School in 9th grade. After discovering her passion for the game, she joined the Pinnacle Field Hockey club for two years under Keely Tamer and Nancy Cox.
Anna was a four-year Varsity player, earning All-State honors (‘17, ‘18), and was co-captain of the winningest season in over 10-years her senior year. She also contributed to the U19 Pinnacle FHC 1st place finish in Pool A at the National Hockey Festival in 2018.
After graduating high school, she went on to play collegiately at Concordia University Wisconsin (2019-2023). There she earned All- Tournament Team (‘20, ‘22), All-Conference First Team (‘21, ‘22), NFHCA All-Academic (‘20, ‘21, ‘22), was named Defensive MVP for her university team (‘20, ‘21, ‘22), and lead the DIII statistical category for defensive saves her senior season. Anna was also a U16/U19 coach for the Milwaukee Cheeseburners summer field hockey program in 2023, under Derek Aspinall.
She earned a dual- Bachelors degree in Psychology and Social Work (‘23) and is currently completing her Masters of Business Administration (‘24) in Rome, Italy while competing with UH Capitolina in Serie A1. She is excited to bridge the gap between her passion for field hockey and her career interests through this internship, and hopes to grow the community of field hockey!
Makayla Kegerreis
Intern
Makayla Kegerreis
Intern
Makayla began playing field hockey in 3rd grade through Chelsea (MI) Rec & Ed. In high school, she was a 4-year varsity athlete, senior captain, and was selected 1st Team All-State and 1st Team SEC All-Region (2021). She played for both Pinnacle FHC and Fer de Lance FHC, and participated in USA Field Hockey Futures (Nexus) programs, earning a spot on MAX Field Hockey’s Top 100 Players of the Class of 2022, (2018). Makayla was a seasonal umpire for Ann Arbor Rec & Ed and for FDL’s winter league. Now beginning her 3rd and final year at the University of Michigan, she is majoring in International Studies and Spanish and minoring in Social Media Analysis and Design. She is excited to connect her passion for field hockey with her interest in social media content creation.
Field First Advisory Board
Matt Doan
President, Doan Companies
Matt Doan
President, Doan Companies
Graduated Michigan State University with a BS in Civil Engineering. President/CEO of Doan Companies, a 3rd generation concrete contractor/supplier working throughout SE Michigan. Married 28 years to Miki Doan with 2 children, Parker and Payton, who are both seniors in college.
ABOUT THE DOAN COMPANY: Our people and products are helping to shape the world of today and tomorrow. We make what our community is made up of, from the buildings that keep us safe to the roads we drive on and everything in-between. We at the Doan Companies strive for perfection. Family-owned and operated since 1970.
ABOUT THE DOAN COMPANY: Our people and products are helping to shape the world of today and tomorrow. We make what our community is made up of, from the buildings that keep us safe to the roads we drive on and everything in-between. We at the Doan Companies strive for perfection. Family-owned and operated since 1970.
Stephanie Freeth
Founder, Consultant, Coach, Adaptive Alternatives LLC
Stephanie Freeth
Founder, Consultant, Coach, Adaptive Alternatives LLC
MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.
Undergraduate degree from Princeton University.
Certified Coach of The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership.
Previous roles include: Vice President for Development & Donor Services at Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. Director of Strategy and Business Development at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan. Director of Development and Alumni Relations at Lake Forest Country Day School. Director of Individual Giving at Kellogg School of Management.
ABOUT ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES LLC:
A consulting and coaching firm providing bold experiential support to leaders as they become the change they want to see in the world from the inside out. We teach leaders and teams how to move through and beyond drama to deeper connection and aligned action. Based in Ann Arbor, MI.
Undergraduate degree from Princeton University.
Certified Coach of The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership.
Previous roles include: Vice President for Development & Donor Services at Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. Director of Strategy and Business Development at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan. Director of Development and Alumni Relations at Lake Forest Country Day School. Director of Individual Giving at Kellogg School of Management.
ABOUT ADAPTIVE ALTERNATIVES LLC:
A consulting and coaching firm providing bold experiential support to leaders as they become the change they want to see in the world from the inside out. We teach leaders and teams how to move through and beyond drama to deeper connection and aligned action. Based in Ann Arbor, MI.
Maria Harshe
Principal/Owner, Harshe Law PLLC
Maria Harshe
Principal/Owner, Harshe Law PLLC
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan (1989)
Juris Doctorate, University of Michigan (1992) )
Bar Admissions: State Bar of Michigan, Washtenaw County Bar Association)
As the mother of four children, all of whom participated in team sports and two of whom played field hockey, Maria is acutely aware of the significant lifelong benefits of athletics. She is delighted to be able to work with Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey as it grows the game so that many more people can participate in, learn from, and enjoy this wonderful sport. )
ABOUT HARSHE LAW: )
A Michigan law firm dedicated to guiding entrepreneurs and small businesses in the legal aspects of their enterprises. Practice Groups: Business Law, Real Estate Law, Labor and Employment Law
Juris Doctorate, University of Michigan (1992) )
Bar Admissions: State Bar of Michigan, Washtenaw County Bar Association)
As the mother of four children, all of whom participated in team sports and two of whom played field hockey, Maria is acutely aware of the significant lifelong benefits of athletics. She is delighted to be able to work with Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey as it grows the game so that many more people can participate in, learn from, and enjoy this wonderful sport. )
ABOUT HARSHE LAW: )
A Michigan law firm dedicated to guiding entrepreneurs and small businesses in the legal aspects of their enterprises. Practice Groups: Business Law, Real Estate Law, Labor and Employment Law
Series Presenters
NANCY COX
Pinnacle Field Hockey Coach
NANCY COX
Pinnacle Field Hockey Coach
Nancy has invested in the growth and development of field hockey since 1981. Inter-scholastically, Nancy coached at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School from 1981 - 1997 and established the Pioneer Field Hockey Program, along with current Pioneer Head Coach - Jane Nixon, at the state and national levels.
After Pioneer, Nancy joined the Michigan Field Hockey Program as an Assistant. In 2001 Nancy assisted the Wolverines in winning the first NCAA National Championship ever won by a women's team at Michigan. In 2005 Nancy became Michigan's fifth Head Field Hockey Coach. Working collaboratively with Associate Head Coach, Tracey Fuchs, Nancy led the Wolverines to Big Ten Conference and Tournament Championships in 2005 and '07. The Wolverines earned NCAA final eight appearances in 2005 and '07. Personal recognitions during this time include USFHA Developmental Coach of the Year in 1999 and Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2007.
After retiring from the University of Michigan, Nancy returned to her roots and passion of developing young women for success on and off the pitch. As owner and director of Pinnacle Field Hockey Nancy has been instrumental in the competitive growth of the sport of field hockey in Michigan, placing three players on the Rise National Team in 2020. A NFHCA Lifetime Achievement recipient in 2019, Cox continues impact the Great Lakes Region.
In presenting to the Great Lakes Region Coaches, Nancy will draw on her wealth of experience to help coaches develop understanding of team structure as well as evaluating players and assessing positional roles for athletes.
After Pioneer, Nancy joined the Michigan Field Hockey Program as an Assistant. In 2001 Nancy assisted the Wolverines in winning the first NCAA National Championship ever won by a women's team at Michigan. In 2005 Nancy became Michigan's fifth Head Field Hockey Coach. Working collaboratively with Associate Head Coach, Tracey Fuchs, Nancy led the Wolverines to Big Ten Conference and Tournament Championships in 2005 and '07. The Wolverines earned NCAA final eight appearances in 2005 and '07. Personal recognitions during this time include USFHA Developmental Coach of the Year in 1999 and Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2007.
After retiring from the University of Michigan, Nancy returned to her roots and passion of developing young women for success on and off the pitch. As owner and director of Pinnacle Field Hockey Nancy has been instrumental in the competitive growth of the sport of field hockey in Michigan, placing three players on the Rise National Team in 2020. A NFHCA Lifetime Achievement recipient in 2019, Cox continues impact the Great Lakes Region.
In presenting to the Great Lakes Region Coaches, Nancy will draw on her wealth of experience to help coaches develop understanding of team structure as well as evaluating players and assessing positional roles for athletes.
Tamara Durante
Michigan State University Associate Head Coach
Tamara Durante
Michigan State University Associate Head Coach
Tamara Durante is in her 6th season as the associate head coach for the Michigan State field hockey program and her 9th overall in East Lansing. She came to MSU in 2015 and was an assistant coach for three seasons before being promoted to associate head coach in June 2018.
Durante has helped to guide seven Spartans to All-Big Ten accolades, including three first team honorees and five players who have earned National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division I All-West Region recognition.
Durante came to Michigan State after 10 seasons at Yale University. Serving as an assistant coach from 2005 to 2010, Durante was promoted to associate head coach in 2010, spearheading recruiting efforts while working mainly with goalkeepers and forwards. At Yale, Durante tutored five All-Ivy League goalkeeper selections while helping the Bulldogs increase their season goal totals for six straight years, including a school-record 69 goals in 2011 en route to earning a share of the Ivy League title.
In addition to her work at Yale, Durante also is involved with the United States Field Hockey Association (USFHA). She won a gold medal as an assistant coach for the Under-21 U.S. team at the Junior Pan American Games in October of 2008. Durante has coached in the Futures Program since 2002 and served as the Great Lakes Regional Futures Director from 2003-05. She has selected athletes for various USFHA programs, including the Under-16 national team and Futures Elite. Durante coached at the Junior Olympics from 2006-08 and 2010-13, winning a gold medal in 2012. Most recently, Durante served as an assistant coach for the USA Under-19 National Team and its successor, the USA Rise Team, taking home gold with the U-19 Team at the 2019 Young Women’s National Championship and claiming the bronze medal with the Rise squad at the 2021 Young Women’s National Championship.
Prior to Yale, Durante worked as a head coach for Quebec Field Hockey and as a video technician for Field Hockey Canada before transitioning to assistant field hockey coach at Ohio University in 2001.
A native of Lachine, Quebec, Durante is a 2000 graduate of the University of Alberta and was a five-year starter for the field hockey team there. She helped the Pandas to a silver medal in the CIAU Championship in 1997 and bronze medals in 1996 & '99.
Durante has helped to guide seven Spartans to All-Big Ten accolades, including three first team honorees and five players who have earned National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division I All-West Region recognition.
Durante came to Michigan State after 10 seasons at Yale University. Serving as an assistant coach from 2005 to 2010, Durante was promoted to associate head coach in 2010, spearheading recruiting efforts while working mainly with goalkeepers and forwards. At Yale, Durante tutored five All-Ivy League goalkeeper selections while helping the Bulldogs increase their season goal totals for six straight years, including a school-record 69 goals in 2011 en route to earning a share of the Ivy League title.
In addition to her work at Yale, Durante also is involved with the United States Field Hockey Association (USFHA). She won a gold medal as an assistant coach for the Under-21 U.S. team at the Junior Pan American Games in October of 2008. Durante has coached in the Futures Program since 2002 and served as the Great Lakes Regional Futures Director from 2003-05. She has selected athletes for various USFHA programs, including the Under-16 national team and Futures Elite. Durante coached at the Junior Olympics from 2006-08 and 2010-13, winning a gold medal in 2012. Most recently, Durante served as an assistant coach for the USA Under-19 National Team and its successor, the USA Rise Team, taking home gold with the U-19 Team at the 2019 Young Women’s National Championship and claiming the bronze medal with the Rise squad at the 2021 Young Women’s National Championship.
Prior to Yale, Durante worked as a head coach for Quebec Field Hockey and as a video technician for Field Hockey Canada before transitioning to assistant field hockey coach at Ohio University in 2001.
A native of Lachine, Quebec, Durante is a 2000 graduate of the University of Alberta and was a five-year starter for the field hockey team there. She helped the Pandas to a silver medal in the CIAU Championship in 1997 and bronze medals in 1996 & '99.
AMY KILGORE
Live Oak Field Hockey Club Director & Varsity Coach Novi HS
AMY KILGORE
Live Oak Field Hockey Club Director & Varsity Coach Novi HS
Amy started her hockey career in 3rd grade through Ann Arbor Rec & Ed and immediately fell in love with the sport. When she was in grade 9 she tried goalkeeping and found her home! At Ann Arbor Pioneer High School (Ann Arbor, MI) Amy had the privilege of being coached by Nancy Cox and Jane Nixon, who remain to be her greatest mentors today. From there she went on to play collegiately at the University of Michigan. While there she had three more outstanding coaches, Marcia Pankratz, Tracey Fuchs and Peggy Storrar, all joining the Wolverines straight from the Atlanta Olympics where they competed on the Women's National Team. Because of their investment and a lot of hard work, in her senior year Amy was named an NCAA Regional All-American and M-Women's Female Athlete of the Year and also helped her team become the 1997 Big Ten Champions, as goalkeeper.
After graduating with a B.A. in Education, Amy returned to Ann Arbor Pioneer to coach and pursue a career in education. Amy has enjoyed four different careers in education: as a coach, a high school teacher, church youth director and school counselor. Amy earned her M.A. in counseling from Eastern Michigan University in 2004. In 2005 Amy began her career with Novi Community Schools as a School Counselor and 3 years later, started Novi's first Varsity Field Hockey Team (2008) where she still coaches today with her husband Kevin. Together, they have built what is considered a top 5 high school program in the State of Michigan.
Kilgore established Live Oak Field Hockey Club in 2017 (Novi, Michigan) to provide opportunities for young athletes to learn the game of field hockey and improve their skills. Live Oak aims to open doors for field hockey players from Michigan to pursue the game during and after high school through playing, coaching and officiating.
After graduating with a B.A. in Education, Amy returned to Ann Arbor Pioneer to coach and pursue a career in education. Amy has enjoyed four different careers in education: as a coach, a high school teacher, church youth director and school counselor. Amy earned her M.A. in counseling from Eastern Michigan University in 2004. In 2005 Amy began her career with Novi Community Schools as a School Counselor and 3 years later, started Novi's first Varsity Field Hockey Team (2008) where she still coaches today with her husband Kevin. Together, they have built what is considered a top 5 high school program in the State of Michigan.
Kilgore established Live Oak Field Hockey Club in 2017 (Novi, Michigan) to provide opportunities for young athletes to learn the game of field hockey and improve their skills. Live Oak aims to open doors for field hockey players from Michigan to pursue the game during and after high school through playing, coaching and officiating.
Kristen Henn Parkhurst
NCAA D1 Umpire
Kristen Henn Parkhurst
NCAA D1 Umpire
Kristen began playing field hockey at age 10, along with many other sports. By high school, field hockey had become her sport of choice, playing for Sacred Heart Academy, in Louisville, Kentucky (2006-2009), and IFHCK (International Field Hockey Club of Kentucky) (2005-2009). Parkhurst and her teammates at Academy Sacred Heart (KY) earned State Championship titles in 2006, 2007 and 2008, and accumulated an astonishing 83-0 record in those 3 seasons.
Individual awards: 1st Team All American and Miss Kentucky Field Hockey 2008, as well as the prestigious student-scholar induction into the National Honor Society.
Kristen participated in two team championships at NIT's (National Indoor Tournament) and at USA Field Hockey's National Hockey Festival. She was selected for Junior National Camp, Futures Elite, Futures Development Invitational Camp, and Junior Olympics.
Parkhurst went on to play collegiate field hockey at Michigan State University (2009). During her time as a Spartan, the team won 2 Big Ten Championships (2009 & 2013) and participated in the NCAA Tournament in 2009, 2010 and 2013.
Kristen earned 2nd Team All-Big Ten (2010, 2012, 2013) and the 2014 Big Ten Medal of Honor. She was selected Team Captain for 2010, 2011 and 2012 and earned Academic All-Big Ten awards each year, from 2010-2013. Kristen graduated from MSU in 2014 with her Masters (M.S.) and Bachelors (B.S.) degrees in Biosystems Engineering.
Today, Kristen is an Engineer at DTE Vantage, and also Umpires Division I Field Hockey for the Big Ten, ACC and MAC conferences. (Henn) Parkhurst began her umpiring career in 2015.
Individual awards: 1st Team All American and Miss Kentucky Field Hockey 2008, as well as the prestigious student-scholar induction into the National Honor Society.
Kristen participated in two team championships at NIT's (National Indoor Tournament) and at USA Field Hockey's National Hockey Festival. She was selected for Junior National Camp, Futures Elite, Futures Development Invitational Camp, and Junior Olympics.
Parkhurst went on to play collegiate field hockey at Michigan State University (2009). During her time as a Spartan, the team won 2 Big Ten Championships (2009 & 2013) and participated in the NCAA Tournament in 2009, 2010 and 2013.
Kristen earned 2nd Team All-Big Ten (2010, 2012, 2013) and the 2014 Big Ten Medal of Honor. She was selected Team Captain for 2010, 2011 and 2012 and earned Academic All-Big Ten awards each year, from 2010-2013. Kristen graduated from MSU in 2014 with her Masters (M.S.) and Bachelors (B.S.) degrees in Biosystems Engineering.
Today, Kristen is an Engineer at DTE Vantage, and also Umpires Division I Field Hockey for the Big Ten, ACC and MAC conferences. (Henn) Parkhurst began her umpiring career in 2015.
RYAN LANGFORD
University of Michigan Assistant Coach
RYAN LANGFORD
University of Michigan Assistant Coach
Ryan brings a wealth of coaching experience to the Great Lakes Coaching community. An assistant with the University of Michigan for 14 years and member of the 2017 NHFCA West Regional Coaching Staff of the Year Ryan's experience developing team practices with a view on maximizing success and playing late into the season is invaluable for new and experienced coaches alike.
Prior to arriving at Michigan, Langford served two seasons as an assistant coach at James Madison (2007-08), where he helped revitalize the Dukes' program over his brief tenure. with JMU posted the third-best winning percentage in the nation (18-3), going undefeated in Colonial Athletic Association play for the first time in 13 years en route to its third straight CAA title and NCAA Tournament appearance.
A seven-year member of the USA Field Hockey men's national team. As team captain, he contributed to the men's national team's fifth-place showing at the 1999 Pan-American Games and, in 2001, was part of a team that qualified for the World Cup. After being selected as an alternate to the 1996 Olympic team, he lived and trained as an Elite Resident Athlete in the San Diego Olympic Training Center before heading off to Atlanta. Langford also played for the U.S. National Indoor team for five seasons (1997, 2001-03, '05), participating in the 2002 Indoor Pan-American Cup and the 2003 Indoor World Cup.
He is married to the former Maren Ford, who was a member of the USA Field Hockey national team. Together they own and operate Fer de Lance Field Hockey in Ann Arbor, MI. The couple was married in July 2011 and are parents to son Silas and daughter Reese.
Prior to arriving at Michigan, Langford served two seasons as an assistant coach at James Madison (2007-08), where he helped revitalize the Dukes' program over his brief tenure. with JMU posted the third-best winning percentage in the nation (18-3), going undefeated in Colonial Athletic Association play for the first time in 13 years en route to its third straight CAA title and NCAA Tournament appearance.
A seven-year member of the USA Field Hockey men's national team. As team captain, he contributed to the men's national team's fifth-place showing at the 1999 Pan-American Games and, in 2001, was part of a team that qualified for the World Cup. After being selected as an alternate to the 1996 Olympic team, he lived and trained as an Elite Resident Athlete in the San Diego Olympic Training Center before heading off to Atlanta. Langford also played for the U.S. National Indoor team for five seasons (1997, 2001-03, '05), participating in the 2002 Indoor Pan-American Cup and the 2003 Indoor World Cup.
He is married to the former Maren Ford, who was a member of the USA Field Hockey national team. Together they own and operate Fer de Lance Field Hockey in Ann Arbor, MI. The couple was married in July 2011 and are parents to son Silas and daughter Reese.
Mallory Federoff
Founder/ Head Clinician UpSwing Clinics, LLC.
Mallory Federoff
Founder/ Head Clinician UpSwing Clinics, LLC.
Professional Experience
Lock Haven University 1st Assistant
2009- 2016
95-51 Record (Division I)
50 Different All Conference and All Region Players
USA Field Hockey Level 2 Coach
USA Field Hockey Coaching Instructor
USA Field Hockey Head Futures Coach and Region 5 & 9 Selector ('09-Present)
USA Jr. High Performance Ast Coach
PSU Camp Coach ('05-Present)
USA Field Hockey NFC's Region 5 Coach- 1st place finish 2016, 2018. 2nd Place in 2019
NCAA Division 1,2 & 3 Umpire
International Experience
USA Indoor National Team ('12-'15)
Pan Am Travel Selection
Big Apple Tournament (3x)
U.S./Argentina Series
U.S./Canada Series
Germany Training Tour
USA U19 Outdoor Team ('05-'06)
USA U16 Outdoor Team ('00-'02)
Holland Tour
Penn State Australia Tour ('05)
FIH Umpire Cap - USA vs Canada Series 2019
Collegiate Experience
Penn State University '08
NFHCA DI All-American
2007 NCAA DI National Runner-Up
Four Year Letter Winner
2005 Big Ten Conference Champions
Two-time 1st Team All-Mid East
NCAA DI All-Tournament Team
NFHCA DI Senior All-Star
Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
womensfieldhockey.com All-American
Lead the Big Ten in game winning goals and defensive saves 2007 A graduate from Middleburg High School, Federoff (Weisen) is still the school’s all-time leading scorer with 94 goals and 60 assists. During her standout high school career, she was named a High School All-American following her junior and senior seasons and a Pennsylvania All-State selection following each of her four seasons.
Federoff is a graduate with honors from Penn State University with a BS in Kinesiology with a concentration and certification in Health and PE. She also earned her Masters in Sport Studies: Sport Psychology while coaching full-time at Lock Haven University. Her coaching style and programs are a direct reflection of her playing, coaching and educational experiences.
Kristi Gannon Fisher - University of Michigan Assistant Coach Kristi Gannon Fisher is in her fourth season since returning to join her alma mater's coaching staff. Gannon Fisher, a two-time All-American and Big Ten Conference Athlete of the Year during her collegiate career (2000-03), previously spent five years with the Michigan staff, including a season as full-time assistant (2009) and two as the Wolverines' volunteer coach (2006-07). A four-year member of the USA Field Hockey women's national team (2003-06), Gannon Fisher boasts 45 international caps and a pair of international goals. She contributed to U.S. silver medals at the 2004 Pan American Cup and 2001 Americas Cup and competed in the 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Most recently, Gannon Fisher was a member of the U.S. squad at the 2006 World Cup Qualifier, where the USA claimed fourth to earn a berth to the premiere international event. A veteran of U.S. junior teams since 1998, Gannon Fisher also played on the 2001 Junior World Cup and 2000 Junior Pan Am teams. As a Wolverine student-athlete (2000-03), Gannon Fisher received NFHCA All-America first team honors during her last two seasons. She was a four-time selection to the All-Big Ten Conference first team, becoming the only the fourth player in conference history to earn such distinction. As a senior in 2003, Gannon Fisher was recognized as the Big Ten Player of the Year, adding to her 2000 conference Freshman of the Year trophy. Gannon Fisher was a pivotal member of the Wolverines' 2001 NCAA Championship team, earning All-Tournament team honors after scoring U-M's second goal against Maryland in the final game. She ranks among the top 10 in every major U-M career scoring category with 37 goals, 26 assists and 100 career points.
Lock Haven University 1st Assistant
2009- 2016
95-51 Record (Division I)
50 Different All Conference and All Region Players
USA Field Hockey Level 2 Coach
USA Field Hockey Coaching Instructor
USA Field Hockey Head Futures Coach and Region 5 & 9 Selector ('09-Present)
USA Jr. High Performance Ast Coach
PSU Camp Coach ('05-Present)
USA Field Hockey NFC's Region 5 Coach- 1st place finish 2016, 2018. 2nd Place in 2019
NCAA Division 1,2 & 3 Umpire
International Experience
USA Indoor National Team ('12-'15)
Pan Am Travel Selection
Big Apple Tournament (3x)
U.S./Argentina Series
U.S./Canada Series
Germany Training Tour
USA U19 Outdoor Team ('05-'06)
USA U16 Outdoor Team ('00-'02)
Holland Tour
Penn State Australia Tour ('05)
FIH Umpire Cap - USA vs Canada Series 2019
Collegiate Experience
Penn State University '08
NFHCA DI All-American
2007 NCAA DI National Runner-Up
Four Year Letter Winner
2005 Big Ten Conference Champions
Two-time 1st Team All-Mid East
NCAA DI All-Tournament Team
NFHCA DI Senior All-Star
Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
womensfieldhockey.com All-American
Lead the Big Ten in game winning goals and defensive saves 2007 A graduate from Middleburg High School, Federoff (Weisen) is still the school’s all-time leading scorer with 94 goals and 60 assists. During her standout high school career, she was named a High School All-American following her junior and senior seasons and a Pennsylvania All-State selection following each of her four seasons.
Federoff is a graduate with honors from Penn State University with a BS in Kinesiology with a concentration and certification in Health and PE. She also earned her Masters in Sport Studies: Sport Psychology while coaching full-time at Lock Haven University. Her coaching style and programs are a direct reflection of her playing, coaching and educational experiences.
Kristi Gannon Fisher - University of Michigan Assistant Coach Kristi Gannon Fisher is in her fourth season since returning to join her alma mater's coaching staff. Gannon Fisher, a two-time All-American and Big Ten Conference Athlete of the Year during her collegiate career (2000-03), previously spent five years with the Michigan staff, including a season as full-time assistant (2009) and two as the Wolverines' volunteer coach (2006-07). A four-year member of the USA Field Hockey women's national team (2003-06), Gannon Fisher boasts 45 international caps and a pair of international goals. She contributed to U.S. silver medals at the 2004 Pan American Cup and 2001 Americas Cup and competed in the 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Most recently, Gannon Fisher was a member of the U.S. squad at the 2006 World Cup Qualifier, where the USA claimed fourth to earn a berth to the premiere international event. A veteran of U.S. junior teams since 1998, Gannon Fisher also played on the 2001 Junior World Cup and 2000 Junior Pan Am teams. As a Wolverine student-athlete (2000-03), Gannon Fisher received NFHCA All-America first team honors during her last two seasons. She was a four-time selection to the All-Big Ten Conference first team, becoming the only the fourth player in conference history to earn such distinction. As a senior in 2003, Gannon Fisher was recognized as the Big Ten Player of the Year, adding to her 2000 conference Freshman of the Year trophy. Gannon Fisher was a pivotal member of the Wolverines' 2001 NCAA Championship team, earning All-Tournament team honors after scoring U-M's second goal against Maryland in the final game. She ranks among the top 10 in every major U-M career scoring category with 37 goals, 26 assists and 100 career points.
MO MINICUS
Ct Elite Hockey Club Coach
MO MINICUS
Ct Elite Hockey Club Coach
Mo is a two-time All-American field hockey player, graduating from Williams College in 1990. She was the Purple Key Trophy recipient awarded to one senior female athlete who best exemplifies leadership, team spirit, ability and character.
After graduation, Mo went on to accept a graduate assistantship at Tufts University ('90-'92), where she earned her Masters in Education while taking on the roles of assistant field hockey coach and women's lacrosse coach. From there, Mo accepted the Head Field Hockey and Lacrosse coaching positions at Bowdoin College ('92-'96), posting an impressive field hockey 48-16 record, and winning the 1995 ECAC Championship. From 1996-1999 Mo continued her coaching career at Rye Country Day School, and then in 2000, she accepted her current position as Head Varsity Coach at Darien High School (Darien, CT).
Her successes at Darien High School are numerous: FCIAC Coach of the Year 2003, 2007, 2008; CHSCA Coach of the year 2003, 2008; FCIAC Fall Sports Coach of the Year 2007; Outstanding Coach of the Year in CT 2009; NFHCA Mid-Atlantic Region Coach of the Year 2010; NFHCA National Coach of the Year 2010; Fairfield County Sportsperson of the Year 2011; NFHCA Southern NE Coach of the Year 2013, CT High School Hall of Fame inductee 2014; FCIAC Coaching Hall of Fame inductee 2016; New Agenda - Northeast Hall of Fame 2018.
After graduation, Mo went on to accept a graduate assistantship at Tufts University ('90-'92), where she earned her Masters in Education while taking on the roles of assistant field hockey coach and women's lacrosse coach. From there, Mo accepted the Head Field Hockey and Lacrosse coaching positions at Bowdoin College ('92-'96), posting an impressive field hockey 48-16 record, and winning the 1995 ECAC Championship. From 1996-1999 Mo continued her coaching career at Rye Country Day School, and then in 2000, she accepted her current position as Head Varsity Coach at Darien High School (Darien, CT).
Her successes at Darien High School are numerous: FCIAC Coach of the Year 2003, 2007, 2008; CHSCA Coach of the year 2003, 2008; FCIAC Fall Sports Coach of the Year 2007; Outstanding Coach of the Year in CT 2009; NFHCA Mid-Atlantic Region Coach of the Year 2010; NFHCA National Coach of the Year 2010; Fairfield County Sportsperson of the Year 2011; NFHCA Southern NE Coach of the Year 2013, CT High School Hall of Fame inductee 2014; FCIAC Coaching Hall of Fame inductee 2016; New Agenda - Northeast Hall of Fame 2018.
Stef Fee
Founder & Head Coach PowerHouse Field Hockey
Stef Fee
Founder & Head Coach PowerHouse Field Hockey
USA Field Hockey Experience
Career: 2012 – 2018<br 2018 World Cup Participant
2016 Rio Olympian
2015 Gold Medalist – Pan American Games
2014 World Cup Participant
100+ International Caps
Coaching Experience
2017 NFHCA All South Region Coaching Staff of the Year
2017 – USA Field Hockey High Performance Coach
2016 & 2017 Assistant Coach – University of Maryland
2012 – Volunteer Assistant Coach – Duke University
2009 -2012 – USA Field Hockey Futures Coach
College Experience
Duke University (Class of 2012)
All-American
All South Region 1st Team
NFHCA National Academic All-American
All-ACC Academic Team
Duke True Award Recipient
Hometown
Virginia Beach, VA
Cox High School
Career: 2012 – 2018<br 2018 World Cup Participant
2016 Rio Olympian
2015 Gold Medalist – Pan American Games
2014 World Cup Participant
100+ International Caps
Coaching Experience
2017 NFHCA All South Region Coaching Staff of the Year
2017 – USA Field Hockey High Performance Coach
2016 & 2017 Assistant Coach – University of Maryland
2012 – Volunteer Assistant Coach – Duke University
2009 -2012 – USA Field Hockey Futures Coach
College Experience
Duke University (Class of 2012)
All-American
All South Region 1st Team
NFHCA National Academic All-American
All-ACC Academic Team
Duke True Award Recipient
Hometown
Virginia Beach, VA
Cox High School
Lucia Belassi White
Former University of Michigan Assistant Coach
Lucia Belassi White
Former University of Michigan Assistant Coach
Lucia Belassi White recently stepped away from her role as an assistant coach for the Michigan field hockey team and has joined the board of Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey with a mindset of serving the field hockey community.
As part of the Michigan coaching staff, White served as camp director and help countless athletes develop skills and attributes valued at the collegiate level. Her work included curriculum development, proper skill progressions, and camp coach development to execute the camp plan. With this background White is prepared to teach fundamental skills, what to look for as a coach to develop athletes with strong fundamentals and how to help the high school player and the high school game.
A Michigan alumna (2004-07), she excelled both on and off the field, earning NFHCA All-America distinction, Big Ten Conference Co-Player of the Year in 2007 and NFHCA National Academic Squad recognition.
White played 91 career games for the Wolverines, scoring 33 goals and 19 assists for 85 points. She led U-M in goals and points in each of her last two seasons, earning NFHCA All-West Region and Big Ten first team honors both years. A U-M team co-captain as a senior (2007), White was also named the Big Ten Co-Player of the Year and an NFHCA First Team All-American.
Originally from Paysandu, Uruguay, White graduated from U-M in 2008 with a degree in linguistics. She received a master's degree in sports management from Eastern Michigan University in 2014.
As part of the Michigan coaching staff, White served as camp director and help countless athletes develop skills and attributes valued at the collegiate level. Her work included curriculum development, proper skill progressions, and camp coach development to execute the camp plan. With this background White is prepared to teach fundamental skills, what to look for as a coach to develop athletes with strong fundamentals and how to help the high school player and the high school game.
A Michigan alumna (2004-07), she excelled both on and off the field, earning NFHCA All-America distinction, Big Ten Conference Co-Player of the Year in 2007 and NFHCA National Academic Squad recognition.
White played 91 career games for the Wolverines, scoring 33 goals and 19 assists for 85 points. She led U-M in goals and points in each of her last two seasons, earning NFHCA All-West Region and Big Ten first team honors both years. A U-M team co-captain as a senior (2007), White was also named the Big Ten Co-Player of the Year and an NFHCA First Team All-American.
Originally from Paysandu, Uruguay, White graduated from U-M in 2008 with a degree in linguistics. She received a master's degree in sports management from Eastern Michigan University in 2014.