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Bodimeade names U.S. Women’s National and Development Squads

COLORADO SPRINGS, C.O. – Head Coach Lee Bodimeade has announced the 2012 U.S. Women’s National and Development Squads concluding the Women’s National Championship in College Park, MD. Overall, 84 athletes from across the nation participated in the event that commenced on June 1. Athletes competed in five matches over the course of eight days as the U.S. Women’s coaching staff, led by Bodimeade, evaluated the field. “I have been really impressed with the standard and elevation and the continual upward growth pattern we have seen since we incorporating the National Championships,” said Bodimeade. “To see the new players coming into … Continue reading →

Crandall’s take on Olympic Team selections

Team captain Lauren Crandall speaks with usafieldhockey.com on the announcement of the Olympic Team COLLEGE PARK, MD – They have spent their entire lives waiting for these five precious minutes. And next week those five tiny spins around the clock will reveal who will be taking that large trip across the world. In this individual meeting with Coach Lee Bodimeade each athlete of the U.S. Women’s Field Hockey Team will be told if she is or is not going to compete in the 2012 Olympic Games. Before sitting down with Coach Bodimeade, team captain Lauren Crandall sat down with us, sharing … Continue reading →

Anticipation builds for finals of Women’s National Championship and selections to U.S National Squad

COLLEGE PARK, MD – In 48 hours the women competing at the National Championship in College Park with know their fate. On Friday, June 8, Head Coach Lee Bodimeade will announce the new U.S. Women’s National Field Hockey and Development Squads. The week long selection opportunity has brought together the best field hockey athletes in the country for a shot at representing the U.S. on the world stage. The Midwest notched their second win of the Championships with a 4-1 victory over California in the first match of the day. Midwest’s early dominance was rewarded when Kayla Bashore-Smedley (Shoemakersville, Pa) … Continue reading →

Competition heightens at U.S. Women’s National Championship

COLLEGE PARK, MD – The third day of the Women’s National Championship in College Park concluded with New Jersey securing the No. 1 spot in Pool A. Pool B is still to be determined with the final match being played tomorrow against Pennsylvania and New England at 4:00pm. The championship event that commenced on June 1 will wrap up on Friday, June 8 with the announcement of the 2012 U.S. Women’s National and Development Squads. Led by first half goals from Maren Langford (Lewes, DE) and Tara Puffenberger (Dallas, Pa), in addition to a stout defensive effort, the Midwest defeated … Continue reading →

One day closer to finalizing U.S. Olympic Women’s Field Hockey Team

COLLEGE PARK, MD – Action continued this afternoon in College Park, MD on day two of the Women’s National Championship. The week-long trial for selection to the U.S. National Team proved suspenseful and pressure filled. The competition was high as athletes battled for a chance to shine in front of National Team coaches. After suffering a 7-0 loss on day one of the tournament, the North came out with vengeance and capitalized on Mid Atlantic’s errors. Shannon Taylor (Midlothian, VA) scored four times in the North’s 6-5 victory. Taylor’s hat trick is the third of the tournament. Kathleen Sharkey (Moosic, Pa) … Continue reading →

Top U.S. field hockey talent meets in Maryland

COLLEGE PARK, MD – The top field hockey athletes in the country took the field for the first day of the Women’s National Championship in College Park, MD. The week long battle will crown one team Regional Champions. More importantly, U.S. Women’s Head Coach Lee Bodimeade will name roughly two dozen athletes to the National Squad. Reigning champions, New Jersey, unleashed an offensive barrage against the North, scoring three first half goals en route to a decisive 7-0 victory in the opening match of the tournament. Kathleen Sharkey (Moosic, Pa), leading goal scorer at the 2011 Women’s National Championship scored a … Continue reading →