Region 9: or "Great Lakes" consists of six states: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and West Virginia. Nexus currently has site locations in Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio.
Regional Administrative Manager
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Jill Dixon
Regional Coach Manager
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Valerie Lohr
Boarding School Athlete
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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: Michigan
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Weekend 1: March 15 & 16
Location: TOCA - Wixom
March 15: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET
March 16: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
Weekend 2: May 3 & 4
Location: TOCA - Wixom
May 3: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET
May 4: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
Weekend 3: May 17 & 18
Location: University of Michigan
May 17: 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. ET
May 18: 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. ET
Site: Kentucky
Location: University of Lousiville
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
*updated 3/6/2025
Weekend 1: March 29 & 30
March 29: all ages 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
March 30: all ages 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
Weekend 2: April 26 & 27
April 26: all ages 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
April 27: all ages 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Weekend 3: May 17 & 18
May 17: all ages 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
May 18: all ages 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Site: Ohio
Players please arrive 30 minutes prior to your session to check in.
Weekend 1: April 5 & 6
Location: Resolute Athletic Complex
April 5: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
April 6: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
Weekend 2: May 3 & 4
Location: Ohio State University
May 3: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
May 4: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET
Weekend 3: May 17 & 18
Location: Ohio State University
May 17: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
May 18: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET
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 9 and 10 players will attend June 7 & 8 at University of Michigan and Pioneer High School, Michigan.
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, and appreciates Osaka’s support of Olympic Development Pathway Program. The Nexus team has been impressed with style and quality of Osaka’s products and high-performance gear and apparel, and know the Nexus athletes and coaches will be as well. Osaka is thrilled to continue to represent USA Field Hockey's pathway program, Nexus.
