Angie Yanocha
Norristown
Summary
Passionate, dedicated and experienced field hockey head coach, skilled in development planning and team strategy formulation. Known for creating a cooperative and responsible team environment, committed to achieving athletic excellence and fostering lifelong skills in athletes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Field Hockey Head Coach
Upper Merion Area School District
King of Prussia
08.2006 - 11.2025
- Led the team to PIAA District playoffs in 3 of the last 5 seasons.
- Developed and implemented practice plans to ensure team success.
- Prepared athletes for games with a well-coordinated schedule of practices, including individual skill training, fitness training, and team strategies.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
- Collaborated with school administration to align athletic goals with educational objectives.
- Collaborated with middle school coaches to keep the programs aligned.
- Evaluated player performance to identify areas for improvement and growth.
- Provided feedback on team goals after games.
- Managed staff of assistant coaches to ensure proper coaching techniques were being used during practices and games.
- Managed the team budget.
- Care of team equipment and uniforms.
- Provided team bonding activities to create a positive team culture.
- Player acknowledgment.
- Provided opportunities for player growth during optional off-season workouts.
High School Assistant Field Hockey Coach
Upper Merion Area School District
King of Prussia
08.2001 - 08.2006
- Assisted head coach in developing practice plans and training drills.
- Mentored student-athletes on skill development and sportsmanship principles.
- Fostered a positive team environment through effective communication and leadership skills.
Assistant Field Hockey Coach
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg
08.1997 - 11.1998
- Assisted head coach in developing practice plans and training drills.
- Acted as a liaison between players and head coach.
- Collaborated with head coach on strategies for upcoming games against opponents.
Education
Masters of Education - Concentration in Sport Management
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA12-1999
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA05-1998
Skills
- Effective and efficient practice planning
- Skill development, tactical instruction, and position-specific coaching
- Performance evaluation
- Team strategy formulation
- Sportsmanship education
- Team motivation
- Athlete mentorship
- Communication
- Off-season development
ADDITIONAL COACHING EXPERIENCE
In addition to my coaching experiences referenced above, I have also served as a coach for the Viper Field Hockey Club, the USA Field Hockey Futures program and for summer camps including the ESU Warrior Field Hockey camp and the Eastern Field Hockey camp.
Timeline
High School Field Hockey Head Coach
Upper Merion Area School District
08.2006 - 11.2025
High School Assistant Field Hockey Coach
Upper Merion Area School District
08.2001 - 08.2006
Assistant Field Hockey Coach
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
08.1997 - 11.1998
Masters of Education - Concentration in Sport Management
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania