COACHES’ Bio – UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CLINIC

Olympian & National Team Coach Bios for UNIV. MARYLAND CLINIC

Katie Bam - 2x Olympian. U.S. Women’s National Team Member (2005–2016) 

• Hometown & High School: Blue Bell, Pa. - Wissahickon High School

• College/University Attended & College Team Achievements:

  University of Maryland, 2x National Champion, 4x All American, 4x Offensive

  Player of the Year

• Olympic & National Team Participation: Rio 2016, London 2012. Pan Am Gold Medals: 2011 & 2015. 

• Connection to Maryland: Alumni

• Quote: “I couldn't think of a better way to help support the current team by coaching future athletes. I’m looking forward to a fun filled day passing on some knowledge for

  kids to use immediate in their fall season!”

Katie Beach, Director Windy City Field Hockey, 1X Olympian, Member of

USA National Team (1994-2004)

• Hometown & High School: Reading High School, Wilson High School, Pennsylvania Berks Chapter Hall of Fame

• College/University Attended & College Team Achievements University of

  Maryland: 1992 ACC Champions, 1994 National Champions, 2x All

  American, Maryland Hall of Fame, ODK Leadership Society, Captain

• Olympic & National Team Participation: 1996 Atlanta Olympian, Retired with

  180 International Caps, Captain of Team USA 2002-2004. Inducted

  into USAFH Hall Of Fame, 3 x Silver Medalist in Pan American Games

• Connection to Maryland (if applicable): ALUMNI

• Quote: "I’m thrilled to be part of the “Pave the Way to LA” field hockey clinic at University of Maryland on September 14th. Coaching alongside Olympians and elite-level athletes to

  empower youth players is an incredible opportunity. It’s a powerful investment in the future of our USA Field Hockey and our Women’s National Team. Together, we’ll learn, grow and

  inspire the next generation of athletes. Let’s support Team USA’s road to LA 2028, and pave the way forward - together!"

Jill Funk -1x Olympian. Member of USA National Team (2013-2019)

• Hometown & High School: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, homeschooled and played for Penn Manor high school

• College/University Attended & College Team Achievements: University of Maryland: 2010-2014. Won NCAA titles in 2010 & 2011. Won ACC titles 2010 & 2013

• Olympic & National Team Participation: Rio 2016 Olympian, 143 caps, Gold medal 2013 world league round 2, Gold medal 2014 champion challenge, Gold medal 2015 Pan American games, Bronze medal 2016 champions trophy, Bronze medal 2017 Pan American cup

• Quote: “I look forward to this opportunity because, in working with younger athletes and helping them develop their skills, they may see that their dreams to one day participate in future Olympics are possible.”