Expert recruiting tips from Wake Forest associate head field hockey coach Pietie Coetzee-Turner: The LineUP
The LineUP is hosting its Mega Event on July 19. Photo: The LineUP
With the constant changes in college sports, prospective student-athletes likely have many questions about navigating the recruiting process.
The LineUP, a female-led family business, recently hosted its annual field hockey ID Clinic at The Proving Grounds in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Their second summer Mega Event will be held on July 19 at Fore Kicks III Indoor and Outdoor Sports Complex in Taunton, Massachusetts.
Registration recently ended for the July 19 event. Visit The LineUP’s website for more information about their events.
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 The LineUP, and as part of this series, FAN interviewed seven Division I coaches.
This interview was sponsored by TheLineUP.
College: Brown University
Associate Head Coach: Pietie Coetzee-Turner
Division: I
Conference: Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
2024 Record: 7-11 overall, 2-6 conference
2024 Notable:
The Wake Forest field hockey team ended its 2024 season with a 4-1 loss to No. 6 Duke at Kentner Stadium.
According to the Demon Deacons, senior midfielder Brooke McCusker led the Demon Deacons' offense, scoring her second goal of the season and the eleventh of her Wake Forest career with a fourth-quarter shot. As a team, Wake Forest had four shots, with two on goal.
Junior goalkeeper Ellie Todd made five saves, marking her second consecutive season with 70 or more saves. The Boston native will enter her senior season with 196 career saves, needing just four more to reach the 200-save milestone.
What do you like about attending The LineUp:
Recruiting can be viewed in two ways: either as an overwhelming, stressful process filled with "what ifs," or as an “organic opportunity” to fully invest yourself, Turner said.
While recruiting can be stressful, it doesn't have to lead to disappointment. Setting fewer expectations can help prevent this, as unmet expectations are often the root of disappointment.
Wake Forest attracts a unique type of student-athlete, one who is naturally drawn to the institution, she said. These individuals often introduce themselves to the coaching staff without extensive searching.
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