Learn more about your friendly neighborhood NYCFH managers who work together to bring each session to life!
E M I L Y
How did you find/how long have you been playing with NYCFH?
PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER, BABY! I started it in 2006 bc selfishly I missed playing and just wanted to hit around and wasn't looking for anything too competitive.
What have you enjoyed most about NYCFH?
The laid back vibe…i am still amazed that after 18 YEARS of this group…everyone is still sooo nice who comes to play with us! I love that friends/former players have reconnected after years apart because they came to play with us! I love how lifelong friends have been made through this group. For me, NYCFH has become a second family. Hockey brings people together!
J E N N A
How did you find/how long have you been playing with NYCFH?
I started playing with NYCFH in 2014. After moving to the city, I found myself missing field hockey and just started googling options. NYCFH came up and I basically showed up to every session that year because I missed it so much.
What have you enjoyed most about NYCFH?
The people! I love how everyone who comes to play shows up because they love the sport. It’s so great to see people reconnecting from grade school/college days or make new friends. I also lowkey enjoy rediscovering those specific field hockey muscles each season.
M E L I S S A
How did you find/how long have you been playing with NYCFH?
I've been playing with NYCFH since 2013. I used to play with a lacrosse club in the city that had practices on the turf at Chelsea Waterside after NYCFH and one of my teammates who also played with NYCFH (Hi Yarden!) encouraged me to join.
What have you enjoyed most about NYCFH?
Aside from getting a great workout in and playing the sport I love, it's gotta be the friendships for me. It has been so cool to meet so many different people from all over the world who are all united by their love of field hockey.
R E B E C C A
How did you find/how long have you been playing with NYCFH?
I started playing with NYCFH in 2015. I'd been trying to find a way to play field hockey after graduating from college and one fall day I spotted some people playing in Chelsea. Google led me to NYC Field Hockey and I've been a member since!
What have you enjoyed most about NYCFH?
I've loved being able to continue playing the sport I began in middle school in a chill environment with an incredible group of people. In the summer and fall it's the highlight of my week. I've been able to keep playing with former college teammates and have made some great new friends, too.
H A N N A H
How did you find/how long have you been playing with NYCFH?
I started playing with NYCFH in 2022. When I joined it had been 15 years since I played and 18 years since I’d played any field position (any former goalies reading this, it’s SO fun to play field again!). I found the group by googling “nyc field hockey.”
What have you enjoyed most about NYCFH?
The people, 100%! Everyone is so friendly, kind, funny, and willing to help you learn and improve too. Not only have I made new friends, and really enjoyed becoming a part of this incredible community, but NYCFH has allowed me to reconnect with old friends too which has been really special.
J A M I E
How did you find/how long have you been playing with NYCFH?
I went out a couple times in 2008 then took a hiatus, prompted by an unrelated injury, before returning in 2018! I found the group by googling!
What have you enjoyed most about NYCFH?
Hard tie between playing and the people! Nothing compares to playing a team sport I love. I feel so uplifted after playing with this awesome group of people!