Expert recruiting tips from Saint Joseph’s head field hockey coach Hannah Prince: TheLineUP
TheLineUP held an ID clinic at The Proving Grounds in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania in June. Photo: TheLineUP
With the constant changes in college sports, prospective student-athletes likely have many questions about navigating the recruiting process.
TheLineUP, a female-led family business, recently hosted its annual field hockey ID clinic at The Proving Grounds in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Their second annual ID clinic will be held on July 17 at Fore Kicks III Indoor and Outdoor Sports Complex in Taunton, Massachusetts.
This clinic offers athletes a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to college field hockey coaches, learn more about the recruiting process, connect with new friends, and enjoy playing the game alongside athletes from across the country.
Female Athlete News recently partnered with TheLineUP, and as part of this series, FAN interviewed seven Division I coaches.
This interview was sponsored by TheLineUP.
College: Saint Joseph’s University
Head Coach: Hannah Prince
Division: I
Conference: Atlantic-10 (A-10)
2024 Record: 20-4
2024 Notable: In 2024, the Hawks made history by reaching the NCAA Division I Championship game for the first time. While they ultimately fell to Northwestern University, their achievement marked a significant milestone for the program.
This was also a notable moment for the Atlantic 10 conference, as it was the first time an Atlantic 10 team competed in a national championship game since UNC Charlotte's men's soccer team in 2011.
What do you like about attending TheLineUp:
TheLineUp is a valuable opportunity to make connections and identify players, Prince said.
She said she sees it as a starting point, with the next step being to observe players in larger settings like a Regional Club Championship, National Club Championship, or Nexus event.
While she believes it's difficult to make final decisions based solely on a 55-minute clinic, it's an excellent opportunity to get initial contact or reconnect with players she's seen before.
She emphasized the importance of her chance to observe an athlete’s on-ball decision-making, values, and log face time with athletes, to help her understand their thought processes.
Being nervous is part of the process, she said. She noted it can even be a positive sign that an athlete cares. But, she encouraged athletes to work through their nerves, to remember that playing the game they love is a privilege, and to try to play as freely as possible.
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