We have lots to celebrate this month. The Class of 2026 is headed off to play college field hockey across Divisions I, II, and III, in places like MIT, Indiana, and even St. Andrews (in Scotland!). We couldn't be more excited to cheer them on this fall.

We're also celebrating Stick Together's birthday. Since the first issue landed in a handful of inboxes one year ago today, we've grown our readership every month and built something that is starting to feel like a real home for Northern California field hockey.

It's fitting that our anniversary falls just after Cal Cup, the tournament that kicks off the summer and truly brings together the all-ages field hockey family. We're deeply committed to building upon this community's long-standing traditions and have big plans for year two. Read on to find out what we're cooking.

Thanks for being here for year one. Let's make year two worth celebrating.

Community Spotlight

Class of 2026

We're celebrating our graduating seniors who are continuing their field hockey careers this fall. If we've missed anyone, please let us know!

Leaya Cleary (Los Gatos HS & NorCal Impact), the SCVAL Offensive Player of the Year, will compete at MIT, where the Engineers are a perennial force in the NEWMAC.
Alana Clifford (Davis Sr HS & D-City) will play at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ, where the Ducks have claimed their conference championship four of the last five seasons.
Maddie Dhillon (Fremont HS & Fly FHC) will join Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, competing in the Centennial Conference in the heart of field hockey country.
Layla Grace Dixon (Convent of the Sacred Heart HS & SF Hawks) will travel the farthest to play at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.
Samantha Enerio (St. Francis HS & NorCal Impact) will join Bates College, following in the footsteps of former teammate Sophia Cordoni (St. Francis '25).
Ashley Henderson (St. Francis HS & NorCal Impact) will compete at Connecticut College, a Division III program in the NESCAC.
Ryan Marsh (Galileo HS & SF Hawks) will play for the William Smith Herons, a Division III program competing in the Liberty League.
Elle Obenour (Leigh HS & NorCal Impact) has already joined Indiana University, having come on board with the Division I Big Ten program in January.
Emma O'Boyle (St. Francis HS & NorCal Impact) will attend Dickinson College, coming off its best season in program history.
Monisha Preetham (Monte Vista HS & NorCal Impact) will play at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a Division III program competing in the Liberty League.
Ella Rouse (Pleasant Valley HS & Chico Hot Shots) will play Division II field hockey at the University of Mount Olive in North Carolina.
Annelise Sailer (Palo Alto HS & Fly FHC) will join Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY, another storied Liberty League program.
Reagan Street (Pleasant Valley HS & Chico Hot Shots) will play at DII Newberry College in South Carolina, facing former teammate Ella Rouse in conference play.

Myklebust at the 2025 JPAG and 13 years old in her first NorCal Impact uniform (L-R)

Myklebust Named to the U.S. Women's National Team

Congratulations are in order for local NorCal Impact and Leigh HS alum. After competing with the U21 National Team for the past three years, Mia Karine (M.K.) Myklebust was named to the Senior Women's National Team in May.

Competition Recap: Cal Cup

Nanu Sidhu of San Jose Khalsa (Photo: Gaganpreet Singh)

Cal Cup returned to Moorpark over Memorial Day Weekend, and NorCal teams showed up. One of the oldest and most prestigious field hockey tournaments in the country, the event draws more than 125 teams across age and skill divisions from youth to masters, with international competitors and cash prizes in the Super Divisions.

This year's Super Women's field was exceptionally deep. The gold went to Team Osaka, featuring several Canadian national team players, with the Olympic Club Women finishing 7th of 10. In Super Men, San Jose Khalsa (this season's BAFHA champions) took silver, falling to Moorpark's own Bulldogs in the final.

The youth story of the tournament was Hayward Hawks. Six of their teams reached the finals, a remarkable achievement for any club. They claimed gold in U14 Boys, U12 Coed, and Mixed Social, silver in U8 and one U10 division, and bronze in the other.

For the older girls, NorCal Impact U16 Girls and SF Hawks U19 Women both claimed silver medals in their divisions.

Full standings are available at calcup.com.

Playing Opportunities

Summer is officially underway, and there's no shortage of ways to get on the field. Check our full community calendar for the complete picture. Below are some youth highlights worth knowing about.

Mustangs Youth Clinics (SF) - A great new option for younger players just getting started: introductory clinics on June 14, 21, and 28 at Paul Goode Field in the Presidio. Sessions are 4-5 PM and cost just $20 each. The clinics are led by Nick Saunders, varsity field hockey coach at SF University High School. Register here.

NorCal Impact Programs (San Jose)
Summer Camp at Archbishop Mitty HS, open to rising 4th–9th graders of all experience levels. Two sessions available: June 22–26 and July 13–17. Details & registration.
Varsity Summer League, a 7v7 league for high school varsity teams running Monday and Wednesday evenings June 15–July 15 at Mitty's turf. More info.
Private Sessions with college-committed and college-playing alumni, coordinated directly with individual coaches. Learn more.

Infinity Summer Camp (Gilroy) - Two weeks of camp for ages 7–14 at $100 per session: June 15–18 at Gilroy HS (9–10:30 AM) and June 29–July 2 at Christopher HS (9:30–11 AM). All skill levels welcome. Register for Christopher or Gilroy.

Tracy Kids Field Hockey is offering two free weeks of training for boys and girls, hosted at Tracy Gurdwara. No obligation if it's not the right fit! For more information contact Aman Sani at (209) 601-7194.

As always, the community calendar has the most up-to-date listings.

What to Watch

FIH Hockey Men's Nations Cup | June 11-20 | Cape Town, South Africa Nine nations (including the USA men making their historic debut in the competition) battle for a Pro League promotion spot. NorCal's own Jatin Sharma is on the roster. Full schedule and info here.

FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup | June 15-21 | Auckland, New Zealand Eight nations compete for glory and a shot at promotion to the FIH Pro League. USA faces India in the opening match. Full schedule and info here.

Coming Soon: The FIH Field Hockey World Cup Not the FIFA one. The other World Cup! The FIH Hockey World Cup takes place August 15-30 in Belgium and the Netherlands, and USA Field Hockey has a great explainer on the new tournament format worth checking out.

Looking Forward

Congratulations again to the Class of 2026. As these athletes head off to play college field hockey at every level, we hope our entire community will be cheering them on.

Over the next year, Stick Together has some big ambitions: a high school invitational that allows athletes from across the region compete, a college gameday tailgate so fans can cheer together, and an annual awards celebration that recognizes the people who make up this community. If you'd like to help plan, organize, or run any of it, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out to admin@sticktogetherfh.com.

And as always, if you have news to share (a commitment, a tournament result, a camp worth knowing about) please email us. Stick Together is only as good as the community behind it.

See you on the sidelines,
The Stick Together Team

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