About JHS Field Hockey Club

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At JHS Field Hockey Club, our mission is to empower young women through the sport of field hockey, fostering personal growth, teamwork, and success both on and off the field. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive community where athletes can develop their field hockey skills while building life skills such as confidence, resilience, and leadership.

Through guidance, mentorship, and a commitment to excellence, we aim to inspire each of our players to reach their full potential and achieve their goals—whether they’re mastering the game, growing as individuals, or making a positive impact in their community. Together, we build strong young women confident leaders, and a lifelong love for the sport.

We understand the importance of collegiate opportunities and are dedicated to supporting our athletes in their aspirations to play at the next level. Through comprehensive training programs, guidance in academic and athletic balance, and exposure to college recruitment processes, we aim to open doors for our players to prestigious educational and sporting futures.

Central to our ethos is the growth and promotion of field hockey. We strive to expand the reach of the sport, bringing it to new communities and audiences, and igniting passion for the game in areas where it has been traditionally underrepresented. By doing so, we hope to enrich the field hockey community, offering a platform where every aspiring athlete can dream big, achieve excellence, and foster lifelong connections through their love of the sport.

At JHS Field Hockey Club, we are more than a team – we are a family committed to excellence, inclusivity, and the enduring spirit of field hockey.

JHS Field Hockey Club was created by Emma Barlett. Emma first began her field hockey journey in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania in 2015. In 2019, Emma moved to State College, Pennsylvania where she played for State College Area High School, Blue Lions Field Hockey Club, PA Revolutions, and Pittsburgh Venom Field Hockey Club. November of 2021 Emma verbally committed to the newly NCAA Division I program in Louisville, KY, Bellarmine University. In the Fall of 2022 Emma began her Freshman colligate season, and very soon after was diagnosed with Chronic Compartment Syndrome. In Spring of 2023 Emma underwent a medical retirement following two surgeries, and soon after she found herself filling her time with a new hobby- coaching. Emma started her coaching journey with Panthers United in Midlothian, Virginia, and in the Fall of 2023 was named the Head Coach for James River High School in Midlothian, VA. 

With a passion of growing the game of field hockey, and providing field hockey athletes with the utmost support and opportunity, Emma started JHS Field Hockey Club.

**JHS Field Hockey Club is registered and insured through USAFH.