Hannah Richard Named Regis College Head Field Hockey Coach

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Courtesy of Regis Athletics Communications

WESTON, Mass. – Hannah Richard has agreed to become the new head coach of the Regis College field hockey team, effective June 7, 2021.

Richard comes to Regis after serving as the first assistant coach at Tufts University since March 2019. Assisting in all aspects of the program, Richard helped the Jumbos post a 15-5 record in 2019, advancing to the championship match of the NESCAC Tournament and the third round of the NCAA Tournament.

Previously, Richard spent time as an assistant coach at NCAA Division I teams Holy Cross and Bucknell, playing a role in many areas of both programs including recruiting, practice and game planning, fundraising, and team travel. She has also served as a national futures coach for USA Field Hockey, and she is a program director and coach for Lead the Way Field Hockey, creating new programming and coaching the top training groups within the club since December 2017.

"I am extremely excited to welcome Hannah Richard as our head field hockey coach," Pam Roecker, Regis College Dean of Athletics, said. "Coach Richard brings a wealth of experience to our program, including a Division I playing career at the University of New Hampshire, as well as assistant coaching positions at Bucknell, Holy Cross, and, most recently, traditional NESCAC powerhouse Tufts, all of which have more than prepared her for success in this new role. More importantly, Coach Richard is a personable and talented recruiter who possesses a student-focused approach to coaching. She is a team-oriented coach who will be a great addition to our athletic department and college community as the leader of our field hockey program."

From 2010 to 2013, Richard played at the University of New Hampshire, helping the Wildcats win the America East Tournament and advance to the NCAA Tournament in both 2011 and 2013. As a junior in 2012, she earned Second Team All-America East honors after leading the team with 14 goals and 32 total points. Richard followed with 10 goals in her senior season, once again picking up Second Team All-America East recognition.

"I want to thank Dean of Athletics Pam Roecker and the search committee for this extraordinary opportunity. I am extremely excited and ready to bring my high energy and knowledge of the game to Regis College," said Richard. "The way the entire Regis College community presents itself makes me already feel comfortable to be a part of the Pride family. I hope to make a strong impact on the field hockey program from an academic and athletic standpoint!"

Richard received her Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in sport studies from the University of New Hampshire in 2014, minoring in business administration and coaching. In 2016, she earned her Master of Science degree in athletic administration from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.

Regis College sponsors 20 intercollegiate sports within NCAA Division III as part of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT COACH HANNAH RICHARD …

Tina Mattera, Head Field Hockey Coach, Tufts University
"Hannah is an amazing coach with a true passion for her athletes and field hockey. Her experience within both Division I and Division III will help take Regis field hockey to the next level. She has great knowledge of the sport and will be a wonderful head coach."

Robin Balducci, Head Field Hockey Coach, University of New Hampshire
"I am very excited for Hannah to receive this opportunity at Regis College. She enjoyed an excellent playing career at UNH, understanding her role with the team and then building upon that to make a significant contribution to our success. She also started developing her coaching skills during clinics we hosted, and she has really matured as a coach over the past several years, continually challenging herself professionally. She has a knack for coaching, and I know she has the confidence to build a successful program. I look forward to following her progress as she begins this new journey."

Jeremy Cook, Head Field Hockey Coach, Bucknell University
"I'm really excited for both Hannah and the Regis College field hockey student-athletes. Hannah was an incredible coach and mentor for us here at Bucknell, and I have no doubt she will be a fantastic leader for the program at Regis. She is knowledgeable about the game, has an enthusiastic approach, and brings a ton of joy with her to everything she does. She definitely hits the ground running, so I expect fun and exciting news from the Pride with her at the helm!"