New week, new episode!
Catch Episode 8 of Turf Talk on our YouTube Channel. This week Leah is joined by FOUR top schools in the country: Penn State, Syracuse, Cal, and Louisville. Featured athletes and coaches include Hannah Prince, Sienna Dunn, Karsin Beatty, Lauren Masters, and Chloe Plumb.
Tune in every Wednesday throughout the fall field hockey season for new episodes!
This Turf Talk episode centers on Penn State’s women’s field hockey team, highlighting their recent surge in performance, team culture, and postseason ambitions. Head coach Hannah Prince and graduate standout Sienna Dunn provide insights on the team’s resilience, chemistry, and strategic preparation for upcoming high-stakes matches in the Big Ten tournament and the NCAA championships.
The discussion emphasizes the team’s combination of gritty competition, selflessness, and a supportive environment that fuels their current success, with nine wins in their last ten games. The episode also delves into individual player roles, the significance of team awards such as the “hard hat” recognition, and the evolution of overtime rules in collegiate field hockey.
Complementing this, segments covering Syracuse and Louisville field hockey programs highlight pre-game warmups focused on turf interaction and individual training routines. The episode concludes with reflections on the broader field hockey season, including the upcoming NCAA selections and personal narratives from players.
