Region 5 consists of one state, Pennsylvania. Nexus has three location based sites at Penn State University, Washington and Jefferson College, and Shippensburg University. All other sites in the greater Philadelphia region are split by Nexus age groups.
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Regional Administrative Manager
For Nexus Players & Families
Britney Ewan
R56adminmanager@usafieldhockey.com
Regional Coach Manager
For Nexus Coaches
Chris Chookagian
Age Groups for 2025 Nexus:
Under 14: Birth years 2012 and younger
Under 16: Birth years 2011, 2010
Under 18 : Birth years 2009, 2008
Under 21: Birth years 2007 and older
Site: Shippensburg
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Location: Shippensburg University
Weekend 1: March 22 & 23
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Weekend 2: April 5 & 6
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Weekend 3: May 3 & 4
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Site: Penn State
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Location: Penn State University
Weekend 1: March 23 & 30 (please note these fall on different weekend days)
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Weekend 2: April 5 & 6
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Weekend 3: April 12 & 13
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Site: Pittsburgh
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Location: Washington & Jefferson College
Weekend 1: March 8 & 9
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Weekend 2: April 5 & 6
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Weekend 3: April 26 & 27
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Site: Greater Philadelphia Region - Under 21 (2006 & 2007)
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Weekend 1: March 29 & 30
Location: Proving Grounds
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Weekend 2: May 3 & 4
Location: Bryn Mawr College
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Weekend 3: May 10 & 11
Location: Lehigh University
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Greater Philadelphia Region - Under 18 (2008 & 2009)
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Weekend 1: March 15 & 16
Location: Bryn Mawr
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Field Players: Last name A - J Goalkeepers: Last name A-K
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Field Players: Last name K - Z Goalkeepers: Last name L-Z
Weekend 2: April 5 & 6
Location: Proving Grounds
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Weekend 3: May 3 & 4
Location: West Chester University
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Greater Philadelphia Region - Under 16 (2010 & 2011)
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Weekend 1: March 8 & 9
Location: Bryn Mawr
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Weekend 2: March 22 & 23
Location: West Chester University
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Weekend 3: April 12 & 13
Location: West Chester University
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Site: Greater Philadelphia Region - Under 14 (2012 or younger)
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Weekend 1: March 22 & 23
Location: Drexel Univresity
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Weekend 2: March 29 & 30
Location: Proving Grounds
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Weekend 3: May 10 & 11
Location: Lehigh University
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Selection Camps #
Region | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
3 & 4 | May 17 -18, 2025 | Syracuse University, New York |
5 & 6 | May 31 - June 1, 2025 | Ursinus College & Bryn Mawr College, Pennyslvania |
7 & 8 | May 10 - 11, 2025 | Virginia Beach Sportsplex, Virginia |
9 & 10 | June 7 - 8, 2025 | University of Michigan & Pioneer High School, Michigan |
11 | May 10 - 11, 2025 | Moorpark College, California |
*Selection camps are invitation only and Region 5 and 6 players will attend May 31 and June 1 at either Ursinus or Bryn Mawr. Player location assignments are completed by the regional team after training weekends are completed.
Nexus
Is for dedicated field hockey players committed to their own development. The program brings field hockey players together with experienced coaches trained in The USA Way. This unique coaching platform provides a unified framework for how we think about the game of field hockey across the country. From player development and technical skills, to how players can own their personal development, this program aims to help dedicated athletes be the best they can be.
Osaka Hockey
USA Field Hockey is proud to continue to partner with Osaka America. Osaka’s support of Olympic of the Development Pathway Program has been unprecedented, the Nexus team has been impressed with style and quality of Osaka’s products and high-performance gear and apparel. Osaka is thrilled to continue to represent USA Field Hockey's pathway program, Nexus.
