Presenters 2026

Dr. JoAnne Bullard

Absolute Fitness Performance Psychology

Dr. JoAnne Bullard is a seasoned sport and performance psychologist and the dedicated owner of Absolute Fitness Performance Psychology. With a Psy.D. in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of the Rockies, she also holds a Master’s in Sport Science from the United States Sports Academy and a Bachelor’s in Exercise Sport Science from Ursinus College, where she was a collegiate field hockey athlete.

She is internationally credentialed as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) via the NSCA, and is listed in the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Mental Performance Registry.

In addition to her private practice, Dr. Bullard serves as an Assistant Professor in Health and Exercise Science at Rowan University and fulfills key roles including NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative and coordinator of sport psychology programs and certificates.

Her professional focus lies in enhancing the mental health, resilience, and performance of athletes across the spectrum—from youth to collegiate and endurance athletes—through both individual and team interventions. A former student-athlete herself, she frequently integrates personalized, evidence-based strategies and mindfulness practices into her work, grounded in her own experiences as a marathon runner.

Dr. Bullard’s research emphasizes Division III student-athlete wellness, mindfulness-based interventions, injury rehabilitation, and life transitions. As principal investigator, she has secured significant grants, including NCAA Innovation and AASP research awards, to bolster well-being and mental health among student-athletes.

Amanda Misselhorn

Penn State - Harrisburg
Head Coach

Amanda Janney Misselhorn enters her second season as the head coach of Penn State Harrisburg field hockey in 2025, continuing to lead the program she launched into NCAA competition. In its inaugural 2024 season, Misselhorn guided the Lions to nine victories and a semifinal appearance in the United East Championship Tournament. Her impact was immediate, with six players earning all-conference honors and two, Natalie Rocuskie and Anna Moyer, being named to the Field Hockey Analyst Division III Watchlist. The team also reached as high as No. 28 in the Field Hockey Corner RPI rankings.

In recognition of her leadership and dedication to inclusion, Misselhorn was honored with the 2024 USA Field Hockey Humanitarian Award. She made national headlines for mentoring Maggie Kutz, who became the first student-athlete with Down Syndrome to play NCAA field hockey. Kutz, a member of the college’s career studies program, started a game in 2024 and became a symbol of inclusion and perseverance under Misselhorn’s guidance.

Misselhorn brings over 14 years of NCAA Division I coaching experience, having led programs at Indiana University and Temple University. At Indiana, she steered the Hoosiers to their most Big Ten wins in a season (2015) and back-to-back Big Ten Tournament appearances. Her leadership helped produce All-American Kate Barber, one of the top players in program history.

Before Indiana, Misselhorn spent 10 seasons as head coach at Temple, where she compiled 114 wins and led the team to 10 straight postseason appearances. In 2014, Temple finished No. 14 nationally in the NFHCA Coaches Poll. Over her tenure, she coached three All-Americans, five Atlantic 10 Players of the Year, and 16 regional all-Americans.

Her collegiate coaching career began as an assistant at James Madison University and the University of Pennsylvania, contributing to nationally ranked teams and an Ivy League title with Penn in 2004. She also coached at the high school level at Donegal and Warwick High Schools before joining Penn State Harrisburg.

As a player, Misselhorn competed at Wake Forest University, where she tallied 21 goals and 17 assists over four years. She also represented the USA Indoor National Team, winning gold at the 2010 Women’s National Indoor Championship.

Misselhorn graduated cum laude from Wake Forest in 1999, later studying Higher Education Management at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2024, she earned her Health and Physical Education teaching certification from Eastern University.

Kelly Terwilliger

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Head Coach

Kelly Terwilliger is the seventh head coach in the history of Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Field Hockey, taking the helm in February 2022. In just her first three seasons, she has guided the program to historic wins—including victories over nationally ranked No. 1 Shippensburg and No. 4 West Chester—while producing multiple All-PSAC and NFHCA All-American honorees.

Terwilliger came to IUP after five successful seasons at Colby College, where she transformed the program into a nationally ranked top-20 contender with four consecutive winning seasons and two straight NESCAC quarterfinal appearances. Her Division I coaching experience includes serving as Associate Head Coach at Indiana University, Assistant Coach at The Ohio State University, and a key role at Ohio University, where she helped capture two MAC championships and NCAA tournament berths.

A four-year starter and standout defender at Ohio State, she earned All-Big Ten honors, was named the team’s Most Valuable Defender, and competed in the NCAA Elite 8. Terwilliger holds a B.S. in Education from Ohio State and two master’s degrees from Ohio University in Coaching Education and Sports Administration. Known for her bold, energetic leadership—dubbed her “Big Dog Energy”—she is deeply committed to fostering both athletic and academic excellence, with IUP earning NFHCA Academic Team honors and ranking fourth nationally in GPA under her guidance.

Phil Edwards

Rutgers University
Technical Director

Phil Edwards became the Technical Director for Rutgers field hockey in May 2022, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his previous roles in USA Field Hockey and as a Division I assistant coach. His contributions to the collegiate coaching community recognized when he received the President’s Service Award from the NFHCA in 2025, a prestigious accolade that highlights his extraordinary service and leadership, particularly for his work on the NFHCA Video Exchange and Technology Committee. During his tenure, Rutgers achieved remarkable success, including a stellar 15-0 start in the 2023 season, marking the longest winning streak at the beginning of a season for any Rutgers sport since 1986-87. The team finished the season with 16 wins, the second most in program history, and managed defeat eight ranked teams, maintaining a national ranking each week, peaking at No. 3 in the polls. In 2024, the team continued excel with notable victories over ranked opponents, including No. 17 Penn State and No. 3 Ohio State during the Big Ten Tournament. Edwards’ first season was equally impressive, showcasing five ranked wins, including a notable home victory against the defending national champions, No. 3 Northwestern. Before joining Rutgers, Edwards spent four years as the Senior Manager of Coaching and Performance with USA Field Hockey, where he was honored as the 2021 Coachator of the Year by Team USA. In this role, he instrumental in developing initiatives to enhance coach education, creating online certification courses, and fostering a community among coaches to discuss various topics, sport-specific content to leadership development. Edwards has also held significant coaching, including assistant coach for the women’s national team and head coach of the U-21 National Team, where he played a key in elevating Team USA's international performance. He has with various age groups in the Junior High Performance program and contributed to the U.S. Men’s National Team as an assistant coach and performance analyst during the Pan American Games. Prior to his involvement with USA Field Hockey, Edwards gained experience in collegiate coaching as an at Boston College in the ACC and Indiana in the Big Ten. At Boston College, helped the team achieve double-digit wins and reach the NCAA Tournament in 2016. His tenure at Indiana saw him rise from assistant coach to associate head coach, achieving 28 wins over three seasons. Before moving to the collegiate level, Edwards coached with the WC Eagles Field Hockey Club in Pennsylvania and served as a goal coach and intern for the England Hockey Board, where he worked with junior development teams and was an assistant coach at Loughborough University from 2009 to 2011. Edwards is a proud graduate of Loughborough University, where he contributed to his team's victory in two British Championships, two National Indoor Championship titles, and European Indoor Championships. Additionally, he was part of the England U18 Squad in 2000. He holds a master's degree in sport science from Nottingham Trent University, specializing in analysis and skill acquisition. Edwards has obtained Level 3 coaching qualifications from both England Hockey and USA Hockey, and he is a Level 5 accredited analyst with the International Society of Performance Analysis. He is also the founder of Path Coaching Company.

Steve Wagner

Goalkeeping 1-on-1

Steve Wagner is a celebrated field hockey goalkeeper turned coach, whose illustrious playing career includes representing the USA men's field hockey team at the 1996 Olympics. His international achievements span over a decade, including two bronze medals from the Pan American Games (1991, 1995), and a silver medal at the 2002 Indoor Pan American Cup, which helped the U.S. secure a spot in the 2003 Indoor World Cup. In recognition of his exceptional performance, he earned the title U.S. Men’s Field Hockey Athlete of the Year in 1989.

Transitioning from his playing days, Steve founded Goalkeeping 1-on-1, LLC in the Philadelphia area, establishing himself as a premier trainer of college-bound goalkeepers since 2006. Under his leadership, the clinic has become a go-to resource for aspiring goalies seeking personalized, elite-level instruction.

On the collegiate and professional coaching circuit, Wagner has lent his expertise to several prestigious programs. He served as the goalkeeping coach at Princeton University (2004–2008), and has held roles at Drexel University, James Madison University, and Temple University, sharpening the skills of Division I goalkeepers across the country. Additionally, he worked as a goalie consultant at Vassar College between 2016 and 2020. He is currently on the coaching staff of LaSalle University in Philadelphia, PA.