Cheryl Canada was hired as the third head coach in New Haven Field Hockey program history in June 2026.
Canada's extensive coaching career includes her tenure as the Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Quinnipiac University, where she played a pivotal role in developing the NCAA Division I field hockey program. During her time at Quinnipiac, Canada was instrumental in leading the team to championship seasons, sharpening athletes' fundamental skills, and enhancing teamwork both on and off the field. Her responsibilities also included orchestrating recruiting efforts, managing compliance logs, and organizing fundraising events.
In addition to her collegiate coaching experience, Canada has made a significant impact at the high school level as an assistant coach at North Branford High School. Under her guidance, the team achieved remarkable success, securing three Class S State Championships and three Shoreline Conference Championships. Her contributions to the team included film breakdown, team film sessions, scouting reports, and implementing strategies that led to state championship victories.
Outside of her coaching roles at educational institutions, Canada founded CCFH LLC, a private field hockey company, where she developed a comprehensive program focusing on skill development and providing a safe environment for athletes to thrive. Through CCFH, Canada has coordinated a summer league, hosted seasonal clinics, and designed practice plans tailored to the goals of aspiring field hockey athletes.
Canada's professional accomplishments have been recognized with two Hall of Fame inductions, multiple championship wins, and her involvement in mentoring student-athletes to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Her leadership extends to organizing events for the USA Field Hockey Association and contributing to community service efforts.
