We are excited to announce that this week’s Player of the Week is AC Kosek from Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville, Kentucky. Kosek has been lights out for the Valkyries so far this season and has been a huge factor in their recent climb to the #15 spot in the country.
Through 15 games, Kosek has scored 21 goals and notched 8 assists, including 6 goals at the Max Field Hockey Invitational. About the tournament, Kosek says, “It really helped with the team’s confidence, getting to play against great competition.” Kosek’s outstanding play at the Invitational also earned her a spot on the All-Tournament First Team.
However, goals aren’t always easy to come by, and Kosek says the pressure to score can sometimes feel overwhelming. She explains that during a tough game, putting the ball in the cage feels “intimidating,” especially when the team is relying on her to get the job done. But with the support of her team, Kosek has been able to turn this pressure into power and continues to come in clutch for the Valkyries as they pursue their undefeated season.
As a captain, Kosek says that one of her main focuses is making sure her team “earns every play.” For Kosek and her squad, “nothing is given, and they need to earn each game, play, and ball one step at a time.” She views each moment on the field as a privilege that must be constantly earned through hard work and sacrifice.
Outside of high school play, Kosek was recently invited to the 2025 U18 National Team Selection Camp in December. At this event, she will compete against 70 of the top under-18 players in the country for a spot on the Junior National Squad. If Kosek keeps up her quick scoring ability and maintains her disciplined mentality, representing the red, white, and blue could be the next achievement on her already stellar résumé. Until then, we’ll be watching to see how Kosek and the rest of the Sacred Heart field hockey team maintain their dominance throughout Kentucky and beyond.
