In a hard-fought defensive effort Saturday, Ball State Field Hockey (2-15, 2-4 MAC) was unable to send off its seniors with a home win after a 3-2 loss to Longwood (9-6, 4-2 MAC). Longtime Penn State field hockey coach Charlene Morett-Curtiss retires after 39 years of coaching Joe Tuman | The Daily Collegian Feb 15, 2023 The Penn State field hockey head coach Charlene Morett-Curtiss encourages the players during the game against Iowa at the Field Hockey Complex on Friday, Sept 15, 2017. We got to figure that out between now and Thursday., Friday was the last home non-conference match of the 2023 season for Ball State womens tennis team, who continued its winning ways. Walsh explained that Ball State reflects her own principles and her own standards. After getting its second win of the season Sept. 6, Ball State Field Hockey (2-7, 0-1 MAC) have now dropped its last five games following a loss to No. If Pfister earns the top individual score from a non-championship qualifying team, she will advance to the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships April 14-16 in Fort Worth, Texas. The partnership further showed BSU's commitment to esports, providing two $5,000 scholarship through the 2025-26 academic year with the goal of recruiting some of the world's top players to Muncie. Polyviou. . "I would like to thank director of athleticsBeth Goetzand deputy athletics directorHaven Fieldsfor providing me this amazing opportunity. It wasnt until 1999 that Ball State added womens soccer as an intercollegiate sport. Is Ball State's Carson Steele the most interesting man in college football? [The teams] leaders kind of have emerged just naturally, Walsh said. Footer More: Ball State names Michael Lewis as its next men's basketball coach. Katarina Polyviou, who spent last year as an assistant coach at Muhlenberg, will join the Ball State field hockey program as an assistant coach according to first-year head coach, Promotional Activities & Fundraising Request Form, Ball State Sports Properties (Sponsorship Opportunities). For more than two decades, soccer at Ball State was limited to men only. After a 2-16 finish last season, tying the second-worst finish in program history, Ball State Field Hockey is working for a comeback season. - - Ball State football head coach Mike Neu announced title changes for three assistant coaches for the upcoming season. Jay County's Ethan Dirksen and Delta's Jackson Wors were underclassmen All-State honorable mentions. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer. Having played field hockey at Penn State in her own right, Morett-Curtiss' return to Happy Valley in 1987 began her long and successful journey as head coach. You can do your job and prepare the team, but at the end of the day, they're the ones that go out there, Walsh said. More:How Caitlin Walsh turned around BSU field hockey, and why this might just be the beginning. Ball State Field Hockey (4-4, 1-2 MAC) fell to Iowa (8-1, 2-0 B1G) 6-1 Sept. 26. Hilton, Taylor For the second straight season, Ball State women's tennis made the NCAA Tournament. "I would like to thank director of athletics Beth Goetz and deputy athletics director Haven Fields for providing me this amazing opportunity. Ball State, in a season which saw it lose its top scorer Anna Clephane to an ACL injury in the regular season, came up just short in the MAC title, losing 79-75 to Buffalo. He drove in 11 RBIs, hit two home runs, was walked seven times and led Ball State with 17 total bases. Caitlin Walsh. You saw us win on [Aug. 26], but there's more of that to come., Contact Derran Cobb with comments at derran.cobb@bsu.edu or on Twitter @Derran_cobb. Sparkys Corner Greenhouse aims to better the community by making affordable plants and produce accessible while working against inflation. I kind of knew what to expect, but of course, when you're sitting in that seat, you're like, oh, wow, this is it, Walsh said. Walsh, Katarina October 21, 2015 | 11:00am EDT Ball State field hockey coach Sally Northcroft walks off the field during halftime of the "Think Pink" game against Bellarmine . Looking into the near future, Walsh believes her team is already where they need to be, and other programs in the MAC should be on the lookout. Several players, including MAC Freshman of the Year Payton Sparks, entered the transfer portal uncertain of their future. Caitlin Walsh came into the season with the intention of changing the culture. Within this organization, there are more than 300 hockey clubs throughout the Dutch area. 16 Marquette 3-0 in the first round. All-State (Newark Star Ledger) 1950s 1960s 1970s 198 Despite having only played four games this season, the team has already tied its 2018 win total. The program was runs through the Andover Recreation Department. At Kent State, Walsh coached four National Field Hockey Coaches Association All-Region selections, 15 All-MAC players and her players earned dozens of academic achievements. Caravaglia, Rachel "I am thrilled to announce the addition of Kat to our coaching staff," Walsh said. While this is Walshs first season as head coach, she is not new to coaching Division 1 Field Hockey. Powered by WMT Digital. Butler, who is in her first year playing for Ball State Field Hockey, has found success in recent years. Fan Zone. Led by first-year head coach Caitlin Walsh, Ball State field hockey earned its best conference record (4-3) since 2006 and made the MAC Tournament semifinals for just the second time in 15 years. Gomez Rengifo, Sarah I knew towards the end of my career at ODU, that I was not even close to being ready to give up field hockey, Walsh said. Hilton stated that the change in culture and environment from last season to this season has been apparent and beneficial. Kraus and Hilton were in the interview process with Walsh and both felt Walsh met the team's value. 1-seed Toledo in the semifinals. bbroady@ucdavis.edu. The session begins at 2 p.m. Bervinchak-Love has been a longtime member of Penn State's coaching staff, having been a part of 19 NCAA Tournament teams. While coaching for the Golden Flashes, Kent State went 34-18 and 20-5 in the Mid-American Conference play along with two MAC championships. Having been an assistant coach for six years, I was kind of ready to take the reins myself and kind of lead my own program.. I kind of grew up like that, blue collar. More:Title hopes dashed in stunned silence, Ball State volleyball sees championship potential. Walsh spent three years as a starter in the midfield and on defense at Old Dominion University (ODU), in which she helped lead her team to three NCAA Tournament appearances. Summitt, Jenna Kraus described the atmosphere that Walsh generates from her squad and the drive she instills into them. Inside, there are various hues of green stretching from floor to ceiling for Muncie residents to choose from. Ball State field hockey on July 6 released its schedule for the upcoming season, which will be led by first-year head coach Caitlin Walsh. I feel like she was the best choice we could have picked.. I am an international student, studying Sport Management from Humber College, and currently in my second year. Field Hockey - Ohio State Buckeyes Men's Sports Baseball FacebookTwitterInstagram Roster NewsSchedule Basketball FacebookTwitterInstagram Once she met her new team, she knew Ball State was the place she wanted to be. Former Ball State head coach Stephanie Bernthal decided to pursue a career outside of coaching college athletics. This will return articles, images, and multimedia relevant to your query. More:Shift in mindset allowed Ball State's Charity Griffith to qualify for NCAA Championships. The Virginia Tech Hokies are the athletic teams representing the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in intercollegiate athletics.The Hokies participate in the NCAA's Division I Atlantic Coast Conference in 22 varsity sports. The match is won by the team that scores the most goals. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Amber Pietz, DN Walsh said when she first arrived to evaluate the team, some leaders stood out from the rest. If no results were found please broaden your search. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Pat Kraft named Lisa Bervinchak-Love the head coach of Penn State's storied field hockey program today.. Three East Central Indiana athletes Blue River's Brevin Hallatt, Delta's Neil Marshall and Monroe Central's Jackson Ullom were selected among the 1,500 senior players statewide. On Thursday, Ball State director of athletics Beth Goetz named Caitlin Walsh as the Cardinals' field hockey coach. She was always the one to push me into the field, no matter what sport I chose . 219-8445. MUNCIE, Ind. Cellucci, a three-time All-American and member of the U.S. National Team, is the all-time saves leader at Iowa. When I came here in the spring, it kind of all lined up. Under Mowat, the Cardinals earned 20 tournament wins. Amber Pietz, DN, Buying local produce gives back to the community, and in some instances, is cheaper than alternatives, Ball State Men's Basketball falls to Toledo in final home game of the season, Cardinals extend win streak to seven in a row after win over Butler, SunShine Cafe Muncie employees and customers share their special bond, Ball State bus driver says goodbye to students and faculty after five years, Hana Mhls journey from pro basketball overseas to NCAA basketball at Ball State. We both thought she [Walsh] fit our values, as well, Kraus said. Use the fields below to perform an advanced search of Ball State Daily's archives. You can do your job and prepare the team, but at the end of the day, they're the ones that go out there, Walsh said. When I came here in the spring, it kind of all lined up. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts. "Christy has proven herself as a collegiate All-American and as a valuable assistant coach," Sandy said. Left-handed pitcher Tyler Schweitzer, who was named the MAC Pitcher of the Year, was the selected by the Chicago White Sox with the 161st pick in the fifth round. Field Hockey Coaching Staff. The offseason began with several players announcing their intention to pursue professional opportunities or enter the transfer portal. Ball State baseball (12-8, 7-1 MAC) completed a sweep of Bowling Green Monday with a 9-4 victory. She ranks 28th nationally with a NQS of 9.895. 'A home run hire': One week into his tenure, Ball State's Michael Lewis has kept busy. Walsh spent three years as an assistant for the Golden Flashes, finishing with a 34-18 record, 20-5 in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) and two regular season first place finishes in the MAC. Must possess valid drivers license and be insurable under the universitys auto fleet program. Walsh spent three years as a starter for Old Dominion as a midfielder and defender, ending her career with 14 points on five goals and four assists while leading the Monarchs to three NCAA Tournament appearances. 2022 Field Hockey Roster - James Madison University Athletics James Madison University Athletics Scoreboard Facebook Opens in new window Twitter Opens in new window Instagram Opens in new window YouTube Opens in new window Full Schedule Stanford James Madison UC Davis 2 1 fhockey Sun, Oct 30 Final James Madison 0 at Rutgers 3 Previous Next Ball State women's golf coach Katherine Mowat stepped down from her position after leading the program for 18 seasons. Led by first-year head coach Caitlin Walsh, Ball State field hockey earned its best conference record (4-3) since 2006 and made the MAC Tournament semifinals for just the second time in. MUNCIE, Ind. MUNCIE, Ind. Field Hockey More Schedule Roster Statistics News Camps/Clinics Coaches Additional Links Record Book Recruiting Central Field Hockey on Twitter Recruit Questionnaire Facilities Visiting Team Guide Print Season: Go 2022 Field Hockey Coaching Staff Footer Opens in new window Opens in new window Opens in new window Opens in new window More:Freshman pitcher Angelina Russo throws first perfect game in Ball State softball history. Katarina Polyviou, who spent last year as an assistant coach at Muhlenberg, will join the Ball State field hockey program as an assistant coach according to first-year head coach Caitlin Walsh . It was Walshs first career win as a head coach. . The Ball State Daily is where you can find Ball State University's campus news, Cardinals sports coverage, features, opinions and breaking news for Muncie, Indiana. Head Coach. Stephanie Bernthal - Field Hockey Coach - Ball State University Athletics Skip to Main Content Pause All Rotators Ball State Cardinals Athletics Opens in new window Tickets Ticket Information COVID-19 Information General Information Ball State Students Ball State/MCS Employees Young Alumni Subscription Plan Parking & Premium Benefits Football The original building that housed Sparkys Corner Greenhouse was relatively small, but now its an expanded building in vibrant shades of pink, green and yellow. Wyckoff, Emma While Caitlin Walsh was well aware of Ball State's field hockey program during her years as an assistant at Kent State, she never actually stepped foot on campus. We work hard and work for each other. Polyviou comes to Muncie after spending the previous. Once we got to know her, it just solidified that. In Ball State Field Hockeys Mid-American Conference opener, the Cardinals (2-6, 0-1 MAC) fell to Miami (Ohio) (4-3, 1-0 MAC), 1-0, off of a corner shot from the RedHawks Noor Breedijk. Ramsey 49, Hanover Park 7. ", "We're super excited and thrilled for Caitlin," Kent State head coach Kyle DeSandes-Moyer said in a release. I did an internship during my senior year of high school at McHenry County College. The official Field Hockey page for the Appalachian State University Mountaineers Looking into the near future, Walsh believes her team is already where they need to be, and other programs in the MAC should be on the lookout. Guinn, Kerrianne Teams must drive a round hockey ball by hitting it with a hockey stick towards the rival team's shooting circle and then into the goal. 4 Texas in the opening round but, under head coach Max Norris, have advanced to the NCAA Tournament three times in six years, winning four MAC regular season titles (2016, 2017, 2021 and 2022) and two tournament championships (2016, 2022) during that span. - - Ball State University has appointed Christy Longacre, a two-year assistant coach for the Cardinals, as its new head field hockey coach.Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Mark Sandy announced Longacre as the eighth head coach in program history Tuesday. "Matthew Rivera had an outstanding weekend and gave our team a big life," head coach Rich Maloney said in a release. The loss leaves the Cardinals 7-10 on the season and brings the RedHawks to 11-6. The Buckeyes participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Division I in all sports and the Big Ten Conference . The Cardinals defeated the Butler Bulldogs (2-9) in a 6-1 win, Buying local produce gives back to the community, and in some instances, is cheaper than alternatives, Ball State Men's Basketball falls to Toledo in final home game of the season, Cardinals extend win streak to seven in a row after win over Butler, MITS: The easiest and cheapest way to get around town. They compete as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level (Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) sub-level), primarily competing in the Big Ten Conference for all sports since the 1896-97 season. "After conducting a thorough search, Caitlin separated. "She is a relentless recruiter and is excited to develop our young women on the field and in the classroom. Promotional Activities & Fundraising Request Form, Ball State Sports Properties (Sponsorship Opportunities), Field Hockey Leads Way in All-MAC Academic Team Honors With 15 Honorees for 2022-23 Season, Field Hockey Ends Successful Season With Loss to Miami At MAC Tourney, Knopert Earns All-MAC First Team and Freshman Honors, Field Hockey Faces Top-Seeded Miami at MAC Tourney Friday. Ball State football had a chance to make its third consecutive bowl game, something that has never been achieved in program history, but fell short after losing four of its final five games and finishing the season 5-7. - Caitlin Walsh has been named the head coach of the Ball State field hockey program, director of athletics Beth Goetz announced Thursday. Zach Lane added two hits and an RBI. I cannot wait to get started and lead this historic program. Ball State director of athletics Beth Goetz accepted a position as the deputy director and chief operating officer within the University of Iowa athletics department. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Ball State announces Caitlin Walsh as next field hockey head coach (03/24/22 6:17pm) After the departure of former Ball State field hockey head coach Stephanie Bernthal, Ball State director of athletics Beth Goetz announced former Kent State assistant Caitlin Walsh as the new head coach on March 24. Ball State (5-5, 2-1 MAC) closed out a weekend trip to Michigan with a 7-0 loss to No. Hilton stated that the change in culture and environment from last season to this season has been apparent and beneficial. Ball State women's basketball advanced to the MAC Championship game after knocking off No. We're excited to welcome her to the Ball State family.". Clokie, Lexi In March 2022, Ball State found their new field hockey coach, and she is making an early impact. MUNCIE, Ind. 23 Michigan State (5-3, 0-0 Big 10), 3-1. Walsh said when she first arrived to evaluate the team, some leaders stood out from the rest. Former Kent State assistant tabbed as Cardinals head coach March 24, 2022 MUNCIE, Ind. "I am extremely honored to become the next field hockey coach at Ball State," Walsh said. [The teams] leaders kind of have emerged just naturally, Walsh said. But, on their home diamond, fell to the Chippewas 12-3 and 11-7 in consecutive days, marking an end to another successful season. More:David Letterman returns to Ball State for partnership with RLL Racing, BSU esports. The program included fun drills and contests that accelerates improvement and fosters a love for the game. Ironically enough, that was against the Mountaineers. 11 Michigan offense, https://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2019/10/sports-ball-state-cardinals-field-hockey-michigan-wolverines-recap, Ball State Field Hockey drops fifth straight to No. Please visit www.ballstatesports.com for more information the game day experience. You do not have JavaScript Enabled on this browser. <br><br>My love for sports in general comes from my mum, she was a field hockey player and continued working in the sports industry.