| 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.
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]
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.
| Year | Head Coach | Overall | Conf. | Conf. Tournament | NCAA Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Carl Anthony | 1–7–1 | – | – | – |
| 1975 | Mikki Flowers | 3–6–2 | – | – | – |
| 1976 | 5–13 | – | – | – | |
| 1977 | 6–6 | – | – | – | |
| 1978 | 11–7 | – | – | – | |
| 1979 | 8–6–1 | – | – | – | |
| 1980 | Beth Anders | 18–4 | – | – | – |
| 1981 | 13–2–2 | – | – | Semifinals | |
| 1982 | 20–1 | – | – | Champions | |
| 1983 | 19–1 | – | – | Champions | |
| 1984 | 23–0 | – | – | Champions | |
| 1985 | Melissa Magee | 20–7 | – | – | Runner up |
| 1986 | 18–2–2 | – | – | Quarterfinals | |
| 1987 | Beth Anders | 17–5–1 | – | – | Quarterfinals |
| 1988 | 26–1 | – | – | Champions | |
| 1989 | 24–2 | – | – | Runner up | |
| 1990 | 23–2–1 | – | – | Champions | |
| 1991 | 26–0 | 7–0 | Champions | Champions | |
| 1992 | 25–0 | 6–0 | Champions | Champions | |
| 1993 | 17–4 | 6–0 | Champions | First round | |
| 1994 | 17–6–1 | 4–2 | Champions | Quarterfinals | |
| 1995 | 16–9 | 5–1 | Runner up | Quarterfinals | |
| 1996 | 19–5 | 6–0 | Champions | Semifinals | |
| 1997 | 22–3 | 6–0 | Champions | Runner up | |
| 1998 | 23–2 | 6–0 | Champions | Champions | |
| 1999 | 17–7 | 5–0 | Champions | Quarterfinals | |
| 2000 | 25–1 | 5–0 | Champions | Champions | |
| 2001 | 18–5 | 3–0 | Champions | Quarterfinals | |
| 2002 | 21–4 | 7–0 | Champions | Semifinals | |
| 2003 | Sue Meyers (interim) | 14–10 | 6–1 | Champions | Quarterfinals |
| 2004 | Beth Anders | 13–8 | 6–1 | Semifinals | First round |
| 2005 | 19–6 | 8–0 | Champions | Semifinals | |
| 2006 | 19–4 | 8–0 | Runner up | First round | |
| 2007 | 12–11 | 8–0 | Runner up | First round | |
| 2008 | 10–13 | 6–2 | Runner up | – | |
| 2009 | 9–11 | 5–3 | – | – | |
| 2010 | 13–11 | 7–1 | Champions | Quarterfinals | |
| 2011 | 22–3 | 8–0 | Champions | Semifinals | |
| 2012 | 15–6 | 7–0 | – | Quarterfinals | |
| 2013 | Andrew Griffiths | 13–8 | 6–1 | Runner up | First round |
| 2014 | 11–8 | 4–1 | Semifinals | – | |
| 2015 | 9–10 | 2–3 | Semifinals | – | |
| 2016 | 7–10 | 3–4 | – | – | |
| 2017 | 8–10 | 5–2 | Semifinals | – | |
| 2018 | 10–7 | 3–4 | – | – | |
| 2019 | 11–7 | 6–1 | Runner up | – | |
| 2020 | 9–5 | 8–3 | Runner up | – | |
| 2021 | 13–5 | 5–2 | Semifinals | – | |
| 2022 | 15–3 | 6–1 | Runner up | – | |
| 2023 | 14–6 | 6–1 | Champions | First round |
| Name | Year(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Sports Award (National Player of the Year) | Marina DiGiacomo | 2000 |
| Yogi Hightower | 1982 | |
| Kelli James | 1992 | |
| Christy Morgan | 1984 | |
| Mimi Smith | 1998 | |
| Tiffany Snow | 2002 | |
| First Team All-Americans | Willemien Aardenburg | 1984 |
| Emma Batten | 2011 | |
| Diane Bracalente | 1982, 1984 | |
| Sue Callahan | 1993, 1994 | |
| Danielle Chellew | 1996 | |
| Maria DiGiacomo | 1999, 2000 | |
| Janelle Engle | 2005 | |
| Jill Fisher | 1988 | |
| Jackie Grady | 1986 | |
| Loran Hatch | 2010 | |
| Tara Herrmann | 2002 | |
| Yogi Hightower | 1981, 1982 | |
| Maaike Hilbrand | 1991, 1992 | |
| Dawn Hill | 1985 | |
| Jamie Hill | 1998 | |
| Mary Beth Holder | 1981 | |
| Kelli James | 1990, 1992 | |
| Cathy Large | 1987 | |
| Christy Longacre | 2013 | |
| Angie Loy | 2002, 2003 | |
| Adele Meas | 1983 | |
| Christy Morgan | 1982, 1983, 1984 | |
| Pam Neiss | 1990, 1991 | |
| Caroline Nichols | 2006 | |
| Winnifred Sanders | 1990 | |
| Carolyn Sarr | 1989 | |
| Stelly Seltman | 1986 | |
| Mimi Smith | 1997, 1998 | |
| Robin Smith | 1991, 1992 | |
| Tiffany Snow | 2001, 2002 | |
| Marijolijn van der Sommen | 2001 | |
| Cheryl Van Kuren | 1984, 1985 | |
| Evaline Veraat | 1983, 1984 | |
| Cindy Wallace | 1984 | |
| Adrienne Yoder | 2000, 2001 | |
| Conference Player(s) of the Year | Emma Batten | 2011 |
| Danielle Chellew | 1996 | |
| Marina DiGiacomo | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 | |
| Janelle Engle | 2005 | |
| Kelli James | 1992 | |
| Angie Loy | 2003 | |
| Caroline Nichols | 2006 | |
| Robin Smith | 1991 | |
| Tiffany Snow | 2002 | |
| Rosario Villagra (off.) | 2013 | |
| Adrienne Yoder | 2001 | |
| Conference Coach of the Year | Beth Anders | 1991, 1992, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012 |
| Andrew Griffiths | 2013 | |