Episode 6 of Turf Talk is LIVE on our YouTube Channel talking all things field hockey. This week, Host Leah Secondo chats with special guests from Stevenson University and the University of Maryland, getting insight from players and coaches as the season heats up!
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The show kicks off with a Division III feature spotlighting Stevenson University. Leah interviews Head Coach Morgan Ki alongside senior leader and Longstreth ambassador Lauren Schultz. Coach Ki discusses the team's strong defensive focus, handling recent adversity, and taking the season one game at a time. Lauren shares her growth from freshman year to senior leader, the tight bond shared by their veteran defensive unit, and senior goalkeeper Jordan's stellar performance in the cage. Lauren also notes how her accounting major and her coaching role with the local Warhawks Club help shape her long-term connection to field hockey.
Next, the focus shifts to Division I as Leah catches up with the undefeated, top-ranked Maryland Terrapins. Head Coach Missy Meharg is joined by standout sisters Jordan and Josie Hollamon. Coach Meharg attributes the team's dynamic scoring attack to an exceptional blend of talent, tactical risk-taking, and strong chemistry built since the spring. The players praise goalkeeper Alyssa Klebasko's elite communication and defensive presence, while discussing how they rebounded from missing the NCAA tournament last season. The segment concludes with a look at their upcoming televised Big 10 matchup against rival Northwestern, a highly anticipated battle between two tightly matched teams.
The episode wraps up with a player spotlight from Maryland senior forward Macy Bradford, who details her family's multi-generational roots in field hockey, her goals as a human development major, and her experiences with the championship culture at Maryland.
