Episode 2 of Turf Talk with host Leah Secondo is back for another week! This week, Leah chats with more players and coaches from the University of Massachusetts and Tufts University. Tune in every Wednesday throughout the fall field hockey season for weekly drops!
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First, Leah interviews UMass Head Coach Barb Weinberg to detail their dominant 8-0 start, strategic defensive metrics, and the integration of nine talented newcomers, including standouts like New Zealand's Neve McKenzie and Czech Republic transfer goalkeeper Rosa.
They also discuss managing a dense conference road schedule, jumping to number four in the national rankings, and their vision for maintaining top-10 consistency. Following a commercial break featuring fun player intros from the UMass squad, the focus shifts to Division III coverage.
Leah connects with Tufts University Head Coach Tina McDavitt Mattera to celebrate her induction into the coaches' hall of fame and break down the Jumbos' preparation as defending national champions. The show wraps up with a lively team-wide "pass the phone" challenge showcasing the Tufts roster.
