Old Dominion Monarchs field hockey explained

Old Dominion Monarchs
field hockey
University:Old Dominion University
Conference:Big East Conference
Conference Short:Big East
City:Norfolk
Stateabb:VA
State:Virginia
Coach:Andrew Griffiths[1]
Tenure:11th
Stadium:L.R. Hill Sports Complex
Capacity:1,500
Nickname:Monarchs (2013–present)
Lady Monarchs (1969–2012)
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Ncaachampion:1982, 1983, 1984, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1998, 2000
Ncaarunnerup:1985, 1989, 1997
Ncaafinalfour:1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2011
Ncaatourneys:1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2023
Conference Tournament:1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2023

The Old Dominion Monarchs field hockey team (formerly the Lady Monarchs) represents Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. The team currently competes as a Big East Conference affiliate of NCAA Division I field hockey.

History

The Old Dominion field hockey program initiated as the Norfolk Division Braves of the College of William & Mary in 1930, competing with local high school clubs and trade schools prior to its independence. Once the independent Old Dominion College was established after governor Albertis Harrison dissolved the William & Mary college system in 1962, the field hockey program began competitions with other local, independent college clubs.[2]

Competitions expanded past the local level after the hiring of head coach Beth Anders in the early 1980s. Under her 30-season tenure as head coach, the Monarchs achieved nine NCAA tournament championship titles, producing six Honda Sports Award winners and 17 competitors in the Olympic Games. Anders helped the U.S. field hockey team win bronze in the 1984 Summer Olympics, won 12 CAA Coach of the Year awards, and was the winningest coach in NCAA history upon her retirement.[3] The Monarchs hired former Canadian forward Andrew Griffiths following Anders' departure.[4] Griffiths remains as ODU's head coach as of the 2023 season.

The Monarchs previously competed in the Colonial Athletic Association from 1991 to 2012 prior to Old Dominion's move to the FBS. While Conference USA served as ODU's primary conference starting in 2013, they did not sponsor field hockey as a sport. The field hockey program joined the new Big East Conference as an associate member following its conference realignment.[5]

Stadium

See main article: L.R. Hill Sports Complex. The Monarchs play their games at the Powhatan Sports Complex on ODU campus in Norfolk, Virginia, which permanently seats 1,500 and holds an AstroTurf playing surface.[6] The venue has received national attention through its hosting of three NCAA Division I field hockey tournaments.

The Old Dominion field hockey program previously played at Foreman Field (now S.B. Ballard Stadium) prior to the establishment of the sports complex in 2008. The complex was built to provide a home to ODU field hockey due to the re-establishment of their football program in 2009, which would replace the stadium's occupancy during the fall sports season. Three previous NCAA tournament championships were played at Foreman Field, including the 2000 championship won by Old Dominion.

All-time record

YearHead CoachOverallConf.Conf. TournamentNCAA Tournament
1974Carl Anthony1–7–1
1975Mikki Flowers3–6–2
1976 5–13
19776–6
197811–7
19798–6–1
1980Beth Anders18–4
198113–2–2Semifinals
198220–1Champions
198319–1Champions
198423–0Champions
1985Melissa Magee20–7Runner up
198618–2–2Quarterfinals
1987Beth Anders17–5–1Quarterfinals
198826–1Champions
198924–2Runner up
199023–2–1Champions
199126–07–0ChampionsChampions
199225–06–0Champions Champions
199317–46–0ChampionsFirst round
199417–6–14–2ChampionsQuarterfinals
199516–95–1Runner upQuarterfinals
199619–56–0ChampionsSemifinals
199722–36–0ChampionsRunner up
199823–26–0Champions Champions
199917–75–0Champions Quarterfinals
200025–15–0Champions Champions
200118–53–0Champions Quarterfinals
200221–47–0Champions Semifinals
2003Sue Meyers (interim)14–106–1Champions Quarterfinals
2004Beth Anders13–86–1SemifinalsFirst round
200519–68–0Champions Semifinals
200619–48–0Runner upFirst round
200712–118–0Runner upFirst round
200810–136–2Runner up
20099–115–3
201013–117–1Champions Quarterfinals
201122–38–0Champions Semifinals
201215–67–0Quarterfinals
2013Andrew Griffiths13–86–1Runner upFirst round
201411–84–1Semifinals
20159–102–3Semifinals
20167–103–4
20178–105–2Semifinals
201810–73–4
201911–76–1Runner up
20209–58–3Runner up
202113–55–2Semifinals
202215–36–1Runner up
2023 14–66–1ChampionsFirst round

Individual honors

Name  Year(s)  
Honda Sports Award (National Player of the Year)Marina DiGiacomo2000
Yogi Hightower1982
Kelli James1992
Christy Morgan1984
Mimi Smith1998
Tiffany Snow2002
First Team All-AmericansWillemien Aardenburg1984
Emma Batten2011
Diane Bracalente1982, 1984
Sue Callahan1993, 1994
Danielle Chellew1996
Maria DiGiacomo1999, 2000
Janelle Engle2005
Jill Fisher1988
Jackie Grady1986
Loran Hatch2010
Tara Herrmann2002
Yogi Hightower1981, 1982
Maaike Hilbrand1991, 1992
Dawn Hill1985
Jamie Hill1998
Mary Beth Holder1981
Kelli James1990, 1992
Cathy Large1987
Christy Longacre2013
Angie Loy2002, 2003
Adele Meas1983
Christy Morgan1982, 1983, 1984
Pam Neiss1990, 1991
Caroline Nichols2006
Winnifred Sanders1990
Carolyn Sarr1989
Stelly Seltman1986
Mimi Smith1997, 1998
Robin Smith1991, 1992
Tiffany Snow2001, 2002
Marijolijn van der Sommen2001
Cheryl Van Kuren1984, 1985
Evaline Veraat1983, 1984
Cindy Wallace1984
Adrienne Yoder2000, 2001
Conference Player(s) of the YearEmma Batten2011
Danielle Chellew1996
Marina DiGiacomo1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Janelle Engle2005
Kelli James1992
Angie Loy2003
Caroline Nichols2006
Robin Smith1991
Tiffany Snow2002
Rosario Villagra (off.)2013
Adrienne Yoder2001
Conference Coach of the YearBeth Anders1991, 1992, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000,
2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012
Andrew Griffiths2013

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ODUSports.com . Andrew Griffiths . Old Dominion University.
  2. Web site: University History . 2023-05-24 . Old Dominion University . en-us.
  3. Web site: ccmadmin . 2017-08-25 . Beth Anders Virginia Sports Hall of Fame . 2023-05-24 . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2012-12-17 . ODU hires Lafayette coach to succeed Anders . 2023-05-19 . The Virginian-Pilot.
  5. Web site: 2013-07-01 . The Wait is Over! . 2023-05-24 . Old Dominion University . en.
  6. Web site: ODU Powhatan Sports Complex . 2023-05-24 . www.sbballard.com.