I value the lessons the sport teaches in teamwork, leadership, discipline, and perseverance. Watching players develop their skills, gain confidence, and achieve their goals is incredibly rewarding. The development of field hockey across California State is especially important to me because I want more young athletes to have access to opportunities that foster personal growth and competitive success. By expanding the sport throughout the state, we can strengthen local programs, create pathways for future players, and build a thriving field hockey community for generations to come.
My goal for growing the game in CAS is to allow for more boys and girls to have more opportunities to play field hockey than I had when I was growing up. I love the game of field hockey because it requires not only great skill but an immense amount of game IQ. Field hockey has shaped my entire life and made me the person I am today. I love watching others play and develop over their careers. Growing the game allows me to give back my passion for field hockey to other children in the hope that it impacts their life as it did mine, by making them better young ladies, and leaders not only on the field but in their future careers.
Amanda Pollard is passionate about growing the sport by creating opportunities for athletes of all ages and skill levels to develop both on and off the field. Through coaching, mentoring, and leadership, Amanda is committed to expanding access to the game, fostering a positive field hockey community, and helping athletes pursue their goals at the high school, collegiate, and national levels. She is honored to serve on the California State Chapter Field Hockey Leadership Team and contribute to the continued growth of field hockey across California State.
Kaitlyn Wahila is passionate about creating meaningful student-athlete experiences through leadership, mentorship, and team culture. She is excited for the opportunity to work with the California State Chapter leadership group and looks forward to collaborating with colleagues, learning from others, and helping make a positive impact within the great sport of field hockey.