Field Hockey
About the Program
The field hockey team is one of the most successful athletic programs at Clark University. The Cougars storied history includes, postseason tournament bids 12 times in the last 19 years – five straight ECAC appearances from 2000-2005 – a pair of Massachusetts Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women state championships (1987-88) and a 1989 undefeated season (14-0-3) – one of just two Division III teams in the country to go unbeaten that year. Clark made its first-ever NCAA appearance in 1991 and finished the year ranked 18th in Division III. Additionally, 10 Cougars have earned NFHCA All-America honors – five first-team players – and 45 have garnered All-Regional selections.
Clark field hockey also thrives on success in the classroom. Every year the team is well-represented among the NFHCA National Academic squads and the NEWMAC Academic All-Conference teams. Head Coach Linda Wage stresses the importance of combining a competitive athletic program with a quality education. “Clark University is renowned for its dedication to the educational experience,” states Coach Wage. “We strive for commitment to education and athletics to develop well-rounded student-athletes. With experience, hard work and most importantly, a positive attitude, we will continue to make Clark field hockey a very competitive program.”
The Cougars earned record-breaking recognition in the early part of the decade. The 2003 and 2004 teams posted a combined 25-15 mark over two years, making consecutive trips to the ECAC semifinals. In 2002, Clark set new records for wins (19-4) and shutouts (15), and was ranked as high as #1 in the New England East Region. The team, which advanced to the 2002 ECAC Championship game, also ranked #1 in the nation in scoring defense (.51) and #8 in winning percentage (.821). The 2001 squad set season records in goals (57), assists (42) and points (157) with a 17-4 overall mark.
The experienced 2009 team is optimistic about the year ahead.
Recent Highlights
• 2007 team set new school marks in game points (28), game goals (11), game assists (7)
• Lauren Blake ‘10 ranked 10th and 11th nationally in points per game (2.47) and goals per game (1.00), respectively in 2007
• Kathryn Dawsey ’12 named to the 2008 NEWMAC All-Conference Second Team
• Clark received 2008 NFHCA National Academic team award and six players selected to NFHCA All-Academic squad
• Lauren DeMetro ‘10 earned 2008 NEWMAC Academic All-Conference accolades
• Team earned the 2006 2008 NEWMAC Sportsmanship Award
For more information about Clark University Field Hockey, please contact head coach Linda
Wage at (508) 793-7637 or by email at lwage@clarku.edu
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