Celebrating Field Hockey at USM

Since USM opened its doors in 1964, it has had a field hockey team. In fact, two of USM’s three predecessor schools (Milwaukee University School and Milwaukee Downer Seminary) had field hockey teams dating back to the 1920s.

The sport continues to thrive at USM, and was recently celebrated by athletes from 5th to 12th grade, who gathered last October for cross-divisional drills and scrimmages. “We love to build community throughout our Middle School and Upper School field hockey programs,” said Andrea Burlew ’93, USM kindergarten teacher and varsity field hockey head coach. “We want to keep our Middle School players excited about the sport and about being part of the Upper School program.” Upper School players, meanwhile, enjoyed the chance to be leaders for the younger athletes by teaching them new skills and teamwork. 

Many thanks to the varsity, junior varsity, and Middle School coaches: Gretchen Bechthold ’16, Andrea Burlew ’93, Samantha Comaris, Harriette Engel ’14, Erin Heaney, Claire Kartz, Gretchen Mathews ’06, Elle Modahl ’18, and Sarah Titus ’00.