Meet our coaches!
Coach Emma Barlett
Coach Emily Mcnamara
Coach Emily Mcnamara
Meet Coach Emma!
JHS U16 and U19 Coach
Emma started her field hockey career in Selinsgrove, PA where she played for Selinsgrove Area High School, PA Power, and Blue Lions out of State College, PA. In 2019, Emmas family relocated to State College where she played Midfield for State College Area High School and was a 3 time PIAA District 6 Champion. In November of 2020 Emma verbally committed to the new Division I program, Bellarmine University. Emma continued playing club for Blue Lions, in addition to PA Revolutions, Pittsburgh Venom, and Pheonix Performance Academy. Emma graduated from State High in 2022, and continued on to Bellarmine University. In Spring of 2023, Emma underwent two surgeries on her legs, which resulted in a medical retirement. During breaks home from school Emma started coaching for Panthers United, and during the Summer 2023 season. Fall of 2023 Emma transferred to VCU where she is majoring in International Marketing, while Head Coaching Varsity and JV at James River High School in Midlothian, VA.
Coach Emily Mcnamara
Coach Emily Mcnamara
Coach Emily Mcnamara
Meet Coach Emily!
JHS U16 and U19 Coach
Emily McNamara has over six years experience in coaching at both the club and high school level, four years of umpiring, and 13 years as a player. She’s currently the head varsity coach at Godwin High School and has held that position for three seasons.
Emily graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2018 where she was a four year varsity athlete and All-American. Her most recognizable accomplishments were being a three-time First Team All-Atlantic 10 (2016-18), Rookie Team (2015), Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year (2018), 2nd Team All-American (2018), and her Region 5C Coach of the Year (2022).
Emily also sits at the top of the record books at VCU in both total goals, and total points in a single-season - and career. She also ranks amongst the top ten in assists in both categories as well.
Emily joined the Eagles in its first full season back post pandemic and hoists a 38-19 overall record. She's led the Eagles to the teams first two state tournament appearances and back-to-back Region 5C runner-up finishes. She has coached 13 All-Region 5C players and four All-State players.
Coach Kelly Candler
Coach Emily Mcnamara
Coach Kelly Candler
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JHS U14 Coach
Coach Cam Sampson
Coach Cam Sampson
Coach Kelly Candler
More coming Soon!!
JHS U14 Coach
Coach Casey Grell
Coach Cam Sampson
Coach Casey Grell
Meet Coach Casey!
Casey started her field hockey career in 8th grade playing for Powhatan High School. She was a 4 year starter on Varsity playing midfield and defense. During Casey's time at Powhatan, she earned to titles of 2nd Team All State, 1st Team All Region, 2nd Team All Region, and All Metro Honorable Mention. Her sophomore year she started playing club with Panthers United, located in Richmond, Virginia. Following her time with Panthers United, Casey finished out her club days with JHS Field Hockey Club. Casey is now continuing her field hockey career at Bridgewater College where she plays defense and defensive center mid. After Casey's first Fall season playing for The Eagles, she was awarded Most Valuable Player through her team. In addition to field hockey, Casey is studying Environmental Science in hopes of pursing a career in wildlife conservation.