Information for International Players

Did You Know?

• You must be declared eligible by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility Center.  
• There are over 285 Universities or Colleges with NCAA varsity field hockey programs in the United States
• Most U.S. athletes begin the recruiting process during their freshman year of high school (age 14)
• There are three NCAA Divisions each with distinct differences both athletically and academically

So, How Do You Play Hockey in the States?

Are you a female hockey player outside of the U.S who thinks she has what it takes to play for a U.S. University?  Do you want to learn more about this opportunity but you are unsure about what steps to take?  Play College Field Hockey can help you!  Phoebe Hopkins, the company founder, and member of Old Alexandra Hockey Club in Dublin, is a former U.S. college coach.  Play College Field Hockey offers 60-minute Video Consultations (through facetime/skype) sessions to educate and coach you and your parents on how to navigate the U.S. University system.  We also offer email and phone contact (through Whatsapp) with recruiting specialists so that you can get quick answers to your questions.  Our services are designed to help you familiarise your self with the U.S. system, assess your goals for University, and maximise your chances of receiving a scholarship offer.