Field Hockey

About the Program

The Milton Academy field hockey program consists of three levels; Thirds (Freshmen), Junior Varsity and Varsity. The coaches of all three levels work closely together to ensure that each athletic experience is a positive one.

The Varsity Field Hockey team is a part of the competitive Independent School League that consists of some of the most talented independent school teams in the Boston area. In 2011 the team returned to the New England Prep School Athletic Conference Class A New England tournament, and the program continues to set its sight on this championship field. Milton Field Hockey players are expected to work hard and be committed both in the classroom and on the field. The on-field program is supported by a strength and conditioning regimen led by the School’s strength & conditioning coach, Steve Darling. In addition, the players review game footage, participate in team activities, and take trips to see college games. Expectations are high for the athletes, and the coaches work hard to prepare the athletes to play at the next level.

In addition to the high expectations both on and off the field, the Varsity squad is always determined to have fun. The team has many traditions that have been in place for years, including team dinners on Friday nights, dressing up on game days, an annual Play 4 the Cure game, and sharing a favorite inspirational quote before each game. New traditions include a 3v3 tournament with guest faculty and administrator participants, a campus wide scavenger hunt, a 6-12 program wide Skills Competition and a Halloween practice. The field hockey team unity not only contributes to success on the field, but it also inevitably helps to establish lasting friendships.

Former players have gone on to play at some of the top division I and III schools. Milton players have played at Stanford University, Bowdoin College, Middlebury College, Colby College, Williams College, Kenyon University, Wesleyan University, Yale University and Georgetown University.