5Tips & Tricks: Townson University Head Field Hockey Coach- Katie Gerzabek Salem

5Tips & Tricks: Townson University Head Field Hockey Coach- Katie Gerzabek Salem

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Diving into the career of a coach who has quickly become a rising star in the field hockey world. Starting her career as a standout player at the University of Maryland, this coach earned an NCAA championship as a freshman and became a multiple-time All-American. Her playing days didn’t end there—she also represented the USA Indoor National Team, competing in prestigious international events like the Junior World Cup and Junior Pan American Games.

Transitioning into coaching, she made her mark as an assistant coach at both Temple University and Syracuse University, where she helped shape the future of student-athletes through technical development, recruiting, and game strategy. She also worked with the USA Indoor National Team, assisting with preparation for the 2020 Rohrmax Cup in Austria.

Her coaching success continued when she became head coach at Rhodes College, where she led the team to a Southern Athletic Association championship and guided the program to its best season in years. Under her leadership, Rhodes became a Division III powerhouse with a significant jump in wins and recognition for coaching excellence. Now, in her second season as head coach of Towson University’s field hockey team, she’s already making a huge impact. In her first season, she led Towson to its best record since 2011. It’s clear that this coach’s experience, leadership, and passion for the sport are already transforming the Towson program.

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