Hockey has been a part of American history for centuries. The sport has grown and migrated from countries to communities. The Michigan sports community continues to give opportunities to those that are stepping onto the ice for the first time, or are returning to the sport.
Field Hockey Director: Ingrid Fournier
In West Michigan, you can find a lot of things but field hockey teams are few and far between. In fact, there are only two schools that have field hockey teams on the west side of the state. One of those schools is East Grand Rapids High School, where you will find the Meijer State Games Field Hockey Tournament director Ingrid Fournier. As a current player herself, Fournier uses her passion for field hockey and athletic skills to coach players at East Grand Rapids High School.
Marcia Pankratz: 5 Things You Need To Do To Play Field Hockey In College
Few people involved with the sport of field hockey know more about winning than Marcia Pankratz. After turning in one of the most impressive player resumes in the history of American field hockey – including appearances in the World Cup and Olympics – Marcia has coached the University of Michigan field hockey squad to multiple Big Ten Championships, along with a NCAA National Championship victory in 2001.