It's July which means the "fall" season is nearly here: high school practices begin August 11th (less than 6 weeks!) and NCAA action kicks off August 19th when UC Davis plays Stanford in a preseason scrimmage.
There's no better time to get prepared, and our guides can help. If you're a new high school athlete (or parent of one), our gear guide has tips for choosing a stick and finding all the essential equipment. And our fitness guide offers advice for getting in "hockey shape." If you're a coach, we've gathered resources below to help you prepare for the season. Parents, we'll have more tips and resources for you next month—enjoy summer break while it lasts!
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Community Spotlight
After honoring our graduating seniors in June, our focus this month is on all the Bay Area talent selected for the national stage. From the Junior Olympics to the Senior Men’s National Team, we’ve got a lot to celebrate.
Nexus National Selections: After training all spring and competing in regional selection camps, the following dedicated athletes have earned their spots to compete at the 2025 Junior Nexus Championship in Virginia Beach this month, representing the next step in their journey toward the Junior U.S. Women's National Teams.
- U14:
- Amiroop Kaur | Fremont, CA
- Nora Langenfeld | Menlo Park, CA
- Beatrix Monk | Los Gatos, CA
- Casey Moorehouse | Los Gatos, CA
- Ylva Roth | Los Altos, CA
- Alternate - Cora Wesmiller | San Jose, CA
- U16:
- Mimi Bakker | San Francisco, CA
- Teagan Cooper | Moorpark, CA
- Claire Gunning | San Francisco, CA
- Ryan Hemeon | Gilroy, CA
- Kira Kelly | Davis, CA
- Hana Mercado | San Jose, CA
- Vivienne Wong | San Francisco, CA
- Amelia Zedonis | Davis, CA
- Alternate: Mary Elizabeth Moorehouse | Los Gatos, CA
- U18:
- Kushi Amogh | San Ramon, CA
- Paola Brouwers | San Francisco, CA
- Eva Layton | Larkspur, CA
- Francine Lemieux | San Francisco, CA
- Olivia Vandebraak | San Francisco, CA
- U21:
- Adya Kadam | Fremont, CA
- Elle Obenour | San Jose, CA
- Alternate: Simarpreet Dhillon | Sunnyvale, CA
Junior Olympics: USA Field Hockey has selected approximately 160 U-16 athletes nationwide to compete in the 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games in Houston, Texas (July 28-31), where they'll join over 14,000 athletes from 20 sports in this premier Olympic-style multi-sport competition. We're proud to celebrate the Bay Area athletes who earned spots on this elite roster:
- Teya Halali | Campbell, CA
- Quinley McCarroll | Los Altos, CA
- Anaya Mehta-Vasisht | San Mateo, CA
- Mary Elizabeth Moorehouse | Los Gatos, CA
- Maya Tonndorf | Walnut Creek, CA
- Colette von Klemperer | Los Gatos, CA
- Alternate: Scarlett Gammack | San Francisco, CA
- Alternate: Anoushka Gollerkeri | San Francisco, CA
NorCal Impact Alum Selected for U21 Women's National Team
Los Gatos' own Mia Karine (MK) Myklebust has been named to the roster for the inaugural Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay this August, making her one of just 16 athletes selected to represent Team USA in field hockey's debut at this prestigious continental competition. MK will be a junior at Brown University this fall and earned All-Ivy League First Team, Ivy League Tournament Team, and NFHCA Northeast Region First Team honors in 2024.
Sharma Named to Senior Men’s National Team
Congratulations to South San Francisco's Jatin Sharma for being named to the 26-athlete 2025-26 U.S. Men’s National Team. A Junipero Serra High School and UC Santa Cruz alum, Sharma has given back to the Bay Area field hockey community as a coach with Lightning Youth Field Hockey and Saratoga High School.
NorCal Impact Standout Graduating Early to Join Indiana
Elle Obenour, the Blossom Valley Athletic League's 2024 Junior of the Year, will graduate early from Leigh HS to join the Division I Indiana Hoosiers in spring 2026. Congratulations!
Upcoming Events
At Stick Together, we try to track each and every Bay Area field hockey event. Browse highlights below or view our full calendar here. To add an event, email admin@sticktogetherfh.com.
Summer Camps
- Jul 11-12 & 18-19: Rippers (Marin) - Grades 3-9
- Jul 14-16: Champions Edge (SF) - Ages 12-18
- Jul 21-25: Marin Catholic - Grades 7-12
- Jul 21-24: Gilroy - Ages 7-13
- Jul 28-Aug 1 & 4-8: Hawks Youth - Grades 1-8
- Aug 1-3: Rippers (Marin) - Grades K-12
- Aug 4-7: Hawks HS - Grades 9-12
Private Lessons
If you're looking for 1:1 or small group coaching, check out some options below:
- San Jose: NorCal Impact coaches are offering private training sessions throughout the summer.
- Sacramento/Davis: Pasindu Wanigasooriya can be booked with the Sacramento Hockey Academy, more info on sachockey.us
- San Francisco: Email admin@sticktogetherfh.com to be connected with a coach near you.
Adult Pickup in San Francisco
Fog City Field Hockey will be playing at the Beach Chalet fields this summer on Tuesday nights at 7pm. RSVP on Facebook—all levels welcome!
Coaches Corner
With the high school season rapidly approaching, now's the time to take stock of your coaching toolkit. Whether you're a veteran coach looking to refresh your fundamentals or stepping into coaching for the first time, these resources can help you prepare for a successful season.
Teaching Field Hockey Basics USA Field Hockey and Leap Hockey recently launched a series of videos specifically designed for beginners. Each video is under five minutes and covers essentials like grip, stance, ball carrying, and passing.
USA Field Hockey’s Level 1 Coaching Clinic Join the NorCal coaching community on Saturday, July 26 at Chico High School for this 5-hour hands-on clinic! Perfect for those with basic field hockey knowledge who want to earn their Level 1 certification. You'll need to complete an online course plus this in-person session. Costs $50-$85 for online and $85 for the in-person, with member discounts available.
National Field Hockey Coaches Association Toolkit This comprehensive resource covers everything from rules and skills to practice management. Whether you need a refresher on penalty corner tactics, sample practice plans, or want to explore their drill library, this curated collection has you covered.
Improve Your Coaching Skills Nike's new coaching hub goes beyond X's and O's, focusing on the broader impact coaches have on young athletes. Their expert-backed resources help coaches develop the whole athlete—not just their field hockey skills.
🚨Open coaching positions! 📋
- Westmont HS (Campbell)
- Willow Glen HS (San Jose)
- Lick-Wilmerding HS (San Francisco)
What to Watch
Catch Up on FIH Pro League Drama
If you haven’t been following the Women's Pro League, world No. 9 India mounted an incredible comeback against No. 2 Argentina, erasing a 2-0 deficit with two goals in the final quarter to force a shootout. Argentina ultimately prevailed, but India's late surge showcased the kind of exciting hockey that makes the Pro League must-watch viewing. Catch highlights from this match and others on the FIH's YouTube channel.
Free Stream: USWNT vs. New Zealand Double-Header
The No. 14 U.S. Women's National Team hosts No. 10 New Zealand for two FIH-sanctioned matches in Charlotte. Both games kick off at 7:00 AM PT on Saturday, July 5th and Sunday, July 6th. Both matches will be streamed on USA Field Hockey's YouTube channel and are a great opportunity to watch top-level international field hockey.
Looking Ahead
As we celebrate our Bay Area athletes competing on the national stage this month, we're reminded of the incredible depth of talent in our community. From the U14 athletes heading to Virginia Beach to locals representing Team USA, these achievements reflect the dedication of our players, coaches, and families.
With high school practices just weeks away, now's the perfect time to use the resources we've shared to get game-ready. We can't wait to see what this fall season brings for Bay Area field hockey.
Until next month,
The Stick Together Team
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