Anna Rogers named Lock Haven’s new Head Field Hockey Coach
LOCK HAVEN, PA – Anna Rogers has been named Lock Haven’s new head field hockey coach.
Rogers has served as the Division I program’s assistant coach since 2016 and has helped guide the Bald Eagles to a number of successes over the last seven seasons.
“Congratulations to Anna Rogers on being named head coach for the Lock Haven field hockey team,” said Bashar W. Hanna, Commonwealth University president. “As assistant coach she has supported the success of our student-athletes both academically and athletically; her dedication has led to much success for the program over the past seven years, including three Atlantic-10 Conference tournament appearances in the last four seasons. I wish Coach Rogers all the best as she takes the helm of an historic and storied program.”
“We are very fortunate to have someone with Anna’s skills and experiences ready to lead the field hockey program at Lock Haven, and we look forward to watching her continue the long legacy of success field hockey has achieved,” said Stephen Lee, vice president for enrollment management and Lock Haven campus administrator.
Rogers becomes just the fourth head coach since the founding of the Lock Haven field hockey program in 1945 and replaces Pat Rudy, who announced her retirement after 27 seasons as the head coach at The Haven.
“Anna Rogers was an exceptional assistant coach here at The Haven who has earned the privilege to be our next head coach,” said Tom Gioglio, director of athletics. “Besides being very familiar with Lock Haven, Anna has every quality I expect our head coaches to have. She has head coaching experience and she is a motivational teacher who prioritizes student-athlete health and well-being, and academic success. I am also very impressed with Anna’s field hockey knowledge, skills and expertise, which will help the student-athletes accomplish their field hockey goals. She has the ability to build professional relationships with the students, alumni and high school coaches and I am looking forward to seeing her implement her vision and philosophy with the team that will surely lead to student success.”
“I would like to thank the university administration for the opportunity to continue the legacy that Charlotte Smith, Sharon Taylor and Pat Rudy have dedicated their careers to build. It is an honor to follow in their footsteps,” said Rogers. “I invite the program alumnae and Lock Haven community to join me in celebration of the momentous career of my predecessor, Pat Rudy, as we look toward the continued growth and success that is possible from our field hockey program. I would like to thank Coach Rudy for her guidance and shared knowledge over the past seven seasons as her assistant.”
As assistant coach, Rogers has helped lead the Bald Eagles to three Atlantic-10 Conference (A-10) tournament appearances in the last four seasons.
Over the last seven seasons, Lock Haven has recorded four 10-or-more win seasons.
Last fall, Lock Haven enjoyed a sensational 2022 season. The Bald Eagles went a perfect 9-0 at home, marking the program’s first undefeated run at home since 2003. The 12 (12-7) wins in 2022 were the most in a single season since 2015.
Following the 2022 season, Jazmin Palma was named an All-American and she was joined on the All-Region team by Martina Spangenberg. The Bald Eagles racked up five All-Conferences honors in 2022, which runs Lock Haven All-Conference award total to over 30 since 2016.
“I am thrilled to be working with such an amazing group of young women, as they give their all to their academics, their athletics and to one another. I am beyond excited to get started with our 2023 season and help them make their mark in our historic field hockey program,” added Rogers.
Rogers was officially hired at Lock Haven as the assistant coach in July 2016. At the time, the former Division I player brought with her nearly 15 years of playing and coaching experience.
Prior to her time at Lock Haven, Rogers spent five seasons coaching the University of California, Santa Barbara club team. Santa Barbara competed regionally in the Western Collegiate Field Hockey Conference. Prior to her time at UCSB, Rogers was the head coach at Division III Elmira for four seasons.
Rogers graduated from Old Dominion University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education. She went on to earn a Master of Science in General Education in 2011 while at Elmira. She also holds a minor from ODU in sports management and certifications in driver’s education and coaching
While at Old Dominion, Rogers was a part of five NCAA Tournament appearances and played on two conference championship winning teams. In 2002 and 2005, Rogers helped lead ODU to the Final Four. She was also a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Academic Award winner.
As of August 2019, Rogers holds a number of professional certifications including USFHA (United States Field Hockey Association) Level I and Level II coaching certifications and a certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and a Fitness Nutrition Specialization (FNS).
