Presenters 2027

Colin Clarke

Northeastern University

Colin Clarke is an accomplished collegiate coach currently serving as the associate head coach for the Northeastern University field hockey program. In this role, he is a key member of the Huskies’ coaching staff, working alongside head coach Pam Spuehler to develop student-athletes both on and off the field.

Clarke brings a wealth of experience and a strong understanding of the collegiate game, contributing to player development, tactical planning, and recruiting efforts. As associate head coach, he plays an integral role in shaping team culture and helping guide Northeastern’s continued growth within the competitive landscape of NCAA Division I field hockey.

Known for his commitment to athlete development, Clarke emphasizes skill progression, game intelligence, and a team-first mentality. His coaching approach reflects a balance of technical instruction and mentorship, helping players reach their potential while fostering leadership and accountability. Within the program, he is also involved in recruiting prospective student-athletes who align with Northeastern’s academic and athletic standards.

Clarke is part of a coaching staff that has helped the Huskies remain competitive within their conference and continue building toward championship success. His presence supports a program focused

on excellence, resilience, and long-term development. Through his work, Clarke has established himself as a respected figure in collegiate field hockey, contributing to the sustained progress and culture of Northeastern’s program.

Marybeth Freeman

Goalkeeping Specialist

Marybeth Freeman is a highly respected field hockey coach and former elite goalkeeper based in the Philadelphia area, known for her expertise in developing goalkeepers and defensive systems.

A Bucks County, Pennsylvania native, Freeman starred at Old Dominion University, where she was a four-year starting goalkeeper and helped lead the program to NCAA Division I national championships in 1998 and 2000. She also earned four NFHCA Academic All-America honors, reflecting both her athletic and academic excellence.

Freeman built a distinguished coaching career, gaining national recognition during her time at the University of Maryland. As an assistant and later associate head coach, she played a key role in three NCAA national championships (2005, 2006, 2008), working closely with goalkeepers and defensive units that consistently ranked among the nation’s best.

She went on to serve as head coach at Columbia University from 2010 to 2015, earning Ivy League Coach of the Year honors in 2014 after leading the program to one of its top seasons. Freeman later became head coach at Temple University, continuing to develop high-level collegiate athletes.

In addition to her college coaching career, Freeman has been actively involved with USA Field Hockey as a High Performance and Futures coach. She now focuses on specialized goalkeeper training in the Philadelphia region, working with athletes through private instruction and small-group sessions.

Freeman is widely regarded as one of the area’s premier goalie coaches, known for her technical knowledge, competitive approach, and ability to develop elite-level talent.

Jane Wells

Johns Hopkins Head Coach

Jane Wells is the Head Field Hockey Coach at Johns Hopkins University and one of the most successful coaches in NCAA Division III field hockey. Since taking over the Blue Jays program in 2017, Wells has transformed Johns Hopkins into a perennial national championship contender, compiling a remarkable 155-24 record through eight seasons. Under her leadership, Hopkins has captured seven consecutive Centennial Conference tournament championships and made six NCAA Final Four appearances, including four trips to the national championship game.

Wells and her staff were named NFHCA Region V Coaching Staff of the Year in five consecutive seasons from 2021 through 2025. During that span, Hopkins produced numerous All-American and All-Region athletes while consistently ranking among the nation's elite programs. In 2025, the Blue Jays finished 22-2, won their seventh straight conference championship, returned to the NCAA championship game, and earned another Region V Coaching Staff of the Year honor.

Prior to Johns Hopkins, Wells spent 12 seasons as the head coach at Rhodes College, where she established the Lynx as a national Division III program. She led Rhodes to 10 conference regular-season titles, eight conference tournament championships, and four NCAA Tournament appearances while earning multiple Coach of the Year honors.

A 2003 graduate of Rhodes with a degree in psychology, Wells was a two-sport athlete and captain of both the field hockey and softball teams. She earned her master's degree from Johns Hopkins in 2025.

Known for her championship mindset, player development, and emphasis on holistic leadership, Wells brings more than two decades of coaching experience and a proven blueprint for building a successful, cohesive program.