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Field HockeyVarsity Field Hockey 2007
Division 1 Boston University Coaches Offer Brewster Clinic On May 4, 2008, Division 1 Boston University Head Coach Sally Starr and Associate Head Coach Tracey Paul led Brewster field hockey players and other players in an instructional clinic and game play. Starr has compiled an impressive 329 victories in her 27 seasons with the Terriers. Starr has led her team to a school record 18-victory season, the NCAA quarterfinals and captured the American East title. In 2007 she was Dita/NFHCA Northeast Region Coach of the Year. Paul is in her 8th season with the Terriers. She is a USFHA Elite High Performance/Olympic Development Coach and a major reason for BU’s return to national prominence.
Varsity Field Hockey 2007 Season ReviewAt the opening of the season the 2007 Brewster Academy varsity field hockey team showed great promise and beat Gould Academy in their first game. They then went on to defeat Hebron Academy, who knocked the 2006 BA team out of the New England Tournament last season. The team faced a series of tough competitions against Class A and B teams, and Lakes Region rivals Kimball Union Academy and Holderness School. Following a few tough losses and some key comebacks to tie, BA headed back to the drawing board and showed dedication and hard work as a team to turn it around. The Bobcats dug deep and learned from their experiences. Brewster’s hard graft, tenacity and belief in teamwork helped turn the tide for the Bobcats as they rallied for six consecutive shutouts and a five game winning streak. BA V FH pride and passion was the catalyst for the team to step it up, which led to a hard fought overtime tie versus Proctor Academy. Brewster rode the momentum to beat Gould Academy in a well-deserved 2-0 victory. The team then hit the road to Kent’s Hill, Maine for their 8th away game of the season. The game was fast and furious, but the Bobcats played a tactical game to earn the win. The varsity team had the boost that they needed back on home turf for the final three regular season games. An intense game versus New Hampton School tested the strength of the team, but the Bobcats were prepared for nothing less than the win, and they did just that! BA showed great resolve as they faced Proctor Academy in a rematch from earlier in the season. With some smart plays and perseverance this win was huge for the Bobcats, and placed them third in the Lakes Region overall standings. Brewster peaked for their most impressive game in their regular season finale against a well-skilled Class B Worcester Academy. The team showed their true colors and took play to the next level showing heart and soul for their seniors. The Bobcats played their ultimate game plan with a textbook finish to bring home the W. The sound of the final whistle had the BA team rushing with overwhelming emotion to center field to celebrate a class victory. Brewster’s tenacity would pay off with the 2007 varsity field hockey team earning the seventh seed for the New England Class C Tournament. The Team faced #2 seed Millbrook School at the neutral playing field of Deerfield Academy for quarterfinal play. The Bobcats turned pressure into points in the first half of the game and took the early lead, but Millbrook stole the thunder in a tough second half to win 2-1 in a quarterfinal that was anyone’s game. We learned many lessons in the season of 2007, and we always kept the faith and believed in the power of our team. Your coaches are proud of each and every one of you, team. This is the sixth consecutive New England Tournament berth for the Bobcats under the leadership of Coach Yau and Coach Cornwell.
The TeamWe seek players with a positive attitude, great commitment, and the strong desire to perform to their potential. Our program aims to develop every student, and our squad aims to be successful. Field hockey at Brewster Academy is based on a squad-approach where the junior varsity and varsity teams work in collaboration. Players (selected on merit) have the opportunity to build on experience at the junior varsity level and follow a progressive route to the varsity level. We can achieve this togetherthrough hard work and lots of fun! All students with an interest in the sport are welcomed into the program, regardless of athletic experience or background. The Brewster Principle is the foundation of our program:
Brewster Academy field hockey athletes play beyond the Fall season at the next level!
Emily Lesko and Megan Edson of the BA Varsity field hockey team played in the recent National Futures Championship in Virginia Beach, VA on June 22-28, 2007. Megan played on Team Portland U16 and Emily played on Team Bangor U19. Both players enjoyed their first experience in Virginia Beach and Edson was selected to attend the AAU Junior Olympics in Knoxville, TN on July 25-August 4, 2007. Both Lesko and Edson return to the Bobcat team for the fall season.
JV Field Hockey 2007
Kim Yau continues as head coach of the varsity field hockey team for her sixth season. Coach Yau's coaching experience includes head coach of field hockey at The Coach Yau's playing experience includes British Universities Finalist and Semi-Finalist; LJM University 1st. Team Player; and playing experience at National U21 squad level. Coach Yau also has won 18 senior caps as a National Rugby Player. She has a real passion for athletics and strives to facilitate all players in reaching their maximum potential. "Achieving your sporting dream is a life-changing experience which stays with you forever." Coach Yau is from Wales, UK. She taught and coached physical education in the UK and was head of department for Physical Education & Health at Tongariro High School in New Zealand before arriving at Brewster Academy. Yau is a senior team leader and an instructional support teacher.
She brings her love and passion for the game to the playing fields of Brewster Academy. Her strong determination and drive to mold these young athletes is evident. "Coaching provides the opportunity to be a positive athletic role model to these young, aspiring athletes." Coach Cornwell is a native of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Cornwell is a sophomore instructional support teacher and the head coach of girls' junior varsity lacrosse.
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Whitby High School in the United Kingdom (1996-2000); lecturer of mixed field hockey at the Center for Physical Education, Sport & Dance, LJM University, UK (1993-1996); and coach of field hockey at Merestead Field Hockey/Lacrosse Camp, USA (1999).
The assistant varsity field hockey coach is Janis Cornwell. Coach Cornwell's coaching experience includes head coach at the local Kingswood Middle School (1999); assistant coach at Plymouth State College (2000); head coach at Belmont Hill Sports Camp (2001); head coordinator of Stick and a Smile Youth Field Hockey (1997-1998); assistant coach at the All Star Field Hockey Camp (1996-1998); and Boston College indoor clinic coach (1996-1998).Coach Cornwell was a field hockey player at Kingswood Regional High School and a scholarship athlete at Boston College. During her collegiate career Coach Cornwell was an active participant each year in the Big East Tournaments, the Big East Championship in 1997, and the NCAA Elite Eight in 1998. She also was a NCAA – All American Squad member.
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