ANDREA HOOD
ANDREA HOOD
ANDREA HOOD
[Owner & Director]
Welcome to STL FHC! I am so thankful for each and every athlete that becomes part of our FHamily. I have a passion for coaching, making a positive impact on someone's journey through life, building confidence in others, and yes--of course field hockey!
My love for field hockey began my freshman year of high school. It wa
[Owner & Director]
Welcome to STL FHC! I am so thankful for each and every athlete that becomes part of our FHamily. I have a passion for coaching, making a positive impact on someone's journey through life, building confidence in others, and yes--of course field hockey!
My love for field hockey began my freshman year of high school. It was fall tryouts when I picked up a stick for the first time and I haven't put it down since. I went on to play field hockey all four years of high school and spent 3 of those years as a team captain and was awarded MVP my senior year. After high school I was offered a field hockey scholarship and intended to play in college. Pre-season of my freshman year I was hurt and unable to continue playing. I transferred from Lindenwood University to MIZZOU. I graduated with my B.S. in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology. During my college years I worked as a Strength & Conditioning Coach Intern for their athletics program! It was so rewarding, and it was then I knew I loved working with athletes and coaching was my true calling.
When I moved back to St. Louis, I began coaching at Ursuline Academy (where I attended high school and my passion for the game began)! I coached at UA for 9 seasons--the majority of those as Varsity Head Coach. Once Jake and I had our 3rd child I knew it was time to fulfill my ultimate dream of starting my own FH club. I want to help grow this game that has given me so much in my life. Truly, I am the person I am today because of this sport.
Describe yourself in 5 words or less: empathetic, honest, creative, ambitious, encouraging
Favorite animal? dolphin
Favorite movie? Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
What did you want to be when you were younger? a marine biologist
Rain or sun? sun!
JAKE HOOD
ANDREA HOOD
ANDREA HOOD
[Co-Owner & COO]
My field hockey experience is limited to playing around at a park with my wife (Andrea) while we were dating. From there, I watched her coach throughout the years and saw her passion and drive for the sport. I immediately started to enjoy the sport because it is similar to soccer in a lot of ways. Growing up I played socce
[Co-Owner & COO]
My field hockey experience is limited to playing around at a park with my wife (Andrea) while we were dating. From there, I watched her coach throughout the years and saw her passion and drive for the sport. I immediately started to enjoy the sport because it is similar to soccer in a lot of ways. Growing up I played soccer, basketball & volleyball. My love for sports is rooted in the ideals and values learned while you play. When we started STL FHC I quickly learned that coaching a sport is such a cool experience and that you get to know the athletes on such a higher level as you grow. Together, with the culture of St. Louis Field Hockey Club and the people involved, we will grow this great sport into the light it deserves.
Describe yourself in 5 words or less: passionate, determined, problem-solver, burly
Favorite food? pizza
Favorite holiday? 4th of July
Favorite vacation spot? Siesta Key
Movie at home or in the theater? at home
What are 3 things you are grateful for? family, health, opportunities for growth
GABBY GREEN
ANDREA HOOD
GABBY GREEN
[Youth Director]
I have been coaching with STL FHC since the spring of 2021. I have been coaching field hockey in the STL area since I graduated college in 2017. I am an elementary school teacher by day and a field hockey coach by night. I recently got married in October and my husband and I live in South County with our golden retriever,
[Youth Director]
I have been coaching with STL FHC since the spring of 2021. I have been coaching field hockey in the STL area since I graduated college in 2017. I am an elementary school teacher by day and a field hockey coach by night. I recently got married in October and my husband and I live in South County with our golden retriever, Crosby.
Describe yourself in 5 words or less: Creative, energetic, compassionate and (just the tiniest bit) sassy
Favorite season? fall
Favorite holiday? Halloween
Favorite ice cream flavor? Mint Chocolate Chip from Ted Drewes
Book or Kindle? Books!
JOCELYN DIEHL
KRISTINA JOHNSON
ELIJAH ZAGORSKI
[Coach]
I fell in love with field hockey when playing all four years in high school and also enjoy lacrosse, which I played at the club level in college. I've coached both field hockey and lacrosse in local high schools and clubs for the last 12 years, including St. Louis FHC since it first began! I work full-time at Special Olympics Misso
[Coach]
I fell in love with field hockey when playing all four years in high school and also enjoy lacrosse, which I played at the club level in college. I've coached both field hockey and lacrosse in local high schools and clubs for the last 12 years, including St. Louis FHC since it first began! I work full-time at Special Olympics Missouri and so enjoy all the athletes I meet working and coaching!
Favorite food? Eggplant parm
Favorite vacation spot? Texas
Favorite season? fall
Book or Kindle? library book
ELIJAH ZAGORSKI
KRISTINA JOHNSON
ELIJAH ZAGORSKI
[Goalie Coach]
I have been playing field hockey since 2007 and started playing as a goalkeeper in 2010. Since then, I have played competitively and recreationally. I have supported efforts toward growing the game in the Chicagoland, Southeast Michigan, and in the St. Louis area. I work full-time as a Community Director with SIU Edwardsvill
[Goalie Coach]
I have been playing field hockey since 2007 and started playing as a goalkeeper in 2010. Since then, I have played competitively and recreationally. I have supported efforts toward growing the game in the Chicagoland, Southeast Michigan, and in the St. Louis area. I work full-time as a Community Director with SIU Edwardsville in a first-year residential community and enjoy time with friends and family.
Describe yourself in 5 words or less: Learner, analytical, responsibility, restorative, individualization
Favorite animal? foxes!
What did you want to be when you were younger? a veterinarian
Favorite thing to do in St. Louis? visiting Brick River Cider Co with friends/family
Rain or sun? rain!
CARTER JENSEN
KRISTINA JOHNSON
KRISTINA JOHNSON
[Coach]
I am so happy to coach with St. Louis FHC. I'm originally from the Gold Coast, Australia, and moved to the U.S. in 2017 to attend college in Iowa, playing both basketball and football. I then moved down to St. Louis in August 2021 to attend SLU Law School.
I began playing field hockey at five years old and was fortunate to continue
[Coach]
I am so happy to coach with St. Louis FHC. I'm originally from the Gold Coast, Australia, and moved to the U.S. in 2017 to attend college in Iowa, playing both basketball and football. I then moved down to St. Louis in August 2021 to attend SLU Law School.
I began playing field hockey at five years old and was fortunate to continue playing until 18 years old when I then needed to pivot to focus on basketball. While playing, I represented two separate regions at several state championships, finishing 2nd twice, and played Division 1 Men's League at 15 years old. I am honored to say that I played with several Olympians, some of which are the best to have played for Australia.
I look forward to helping field hockey grow in America and see improvement in our players!
Favorite food? anything seafood
Favorite holiday? Thanksgiving
Favorite sport (besides field hockey of course)? Rugby
What are 3 things you are grateful for? parents, fiancé, education
KRISTINA JOHNSON
KRISTINA JOHNSON
KRISTINA JOHNSON
[Coach]
I've lived in Edwardsville, Ilinois since 2008. I graduated from Edwardsville High School in 2017 and then from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2021 with my Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Mass Communications, specializing in journalism. I started playing field hockey in middle school. My junior and senior year of hig
[Coach]
I've lived in Edwardsville, Ilinois since 2008. I graduated from Edwardsville High School in 2017 and then from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in 2021 with my Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Mass Communications, specializing in journalism. I started playing field hockey in middle school. My junior and senior year of high school I played for Aim Field Hockey club. From 2017-2021, I coached for Edwardsville High School's field hockey program -- Four seasons as Varsity Assistant Coach and one season as JV Head Coach. After graduating college, I started working as a reporter at The Edwardsville Intelligencer. Then in January 2022 I started my position as the Women's Assistant Field Hockey Coach for Maryville University in St. Louis.
Describe yourself in 5 words or less: intentional, passionate and perseverant
What did you want to be when you were younger? a nurse
Favorite sport (besides field hockey of course)? It's a tie between basketball and ice hockey, I love watching both!
What are 3 things you are grateful for? Having a safe home to live in, my two dogs and two cats, and working with a sport I love every day!
Favorite vacation spot? Iceland. My mother's side of the family is from there and a majority of them still live there.
stl fhc in the media
VoyageSTL Magazine
VoyageSTL Magazine
VoyageSTL Magazine
Learn more about Andrea Hood's start and the birth of St. Louis Field Hockey Club!
KSDK News
VoyageSTL Magazine
VoyageSTL Magazine
"Club aims to grow field hockey in St. Louis!"