New field hockey assistant coach discusses upcoming season
Assistant Sports Editor Jack Murray sits down with new volunteer assistant field hockey coach Caitlin O’Brien ’16.
Assistant Sports Editor Jack Murray sits down with new volunteer assistant field hockey coach Caitlin O’Brien ’16.
Ithaca College field hockey head coach Tracey Houk announced March 1 that she is retiring after 21 years in the position.
The Ithaca College field hockey team fell to Stevens Institute of Technology 4–1 in the Empire 8 Championship game last season. Now, the Bombers are returning to the field aiming to take home the Empire 8 Championship again.
Maureen Ordung was hired as the new assistant field hockey coach on July 30 to help coach the team, primarily the goalkeepers.
The field hockey team held tryouts for the backup goalie position during preseason and freshman Shelby McDavid was chosen.
The field hockey team is relying on experience and depth to get back to the Empire 8 Championship this season.