COLLEGE WEEKLY: A Look at Saint Francis University's Division I Field Hockey PROGRAM"

Saint Francis University located in Loretto, Pennsylvania, is home to a competitive Division I Field Hockey program in the Northeast Conference (NEC). Currently, the team trains on DeGol Field with an artificial SportExe surface. The field is complete with our state-of-the-art scoreboard and message center in the north end zone. The team does strength training in the DeGol Field Hockey, which is also home to the team’s locker room, athletic training room, and coaches offices.

New Leadership, New Vision:
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In their first season as coaches, Head Coach Mackenzie Allessie, a former standout at Ohio State and Penn State, and Assistant Coach Alexa Rastigue, a former defender at Bellarmine University, are working towards building a foundation for the Saint Francis Field Hockey Program. Having just finished their playing careers; they came in with the drive to grow the program the way they wanted to. They are dedicated to developing each player on and off the field for the good of the team. They foster the “team before me” mentality, which helps create an environment where everyone comes in to compete every day and they feel supported by their teammates and coaches around them.

Core Values:

​This year the team came up with four core values. They wanted these core values to represent Saint Francis Field Hockey on the field, in the classroom, in the community, etc. The team’s core values are trust, relentless, discipline, and respect. If you were to see anyone on the team, these core values would be evident.

Community Engagement:

The Red Flash Field Hockey team is active off the field too, engaging in various community service events. A highlight this year was their participation in the local Potato Fest, where they interacted with children through games, crafts, and face painting, showcasing their commitment to community service.

If anyone is interested in the Saint Francis Field Hockey Program, please contact the coaching staff for any inquiries or further information:

• Head Coach Mackenzie Allessie 
  Email: [email protected]
• Assistant Coach Alexa Rastigue
​  Email: [email protected]

To learn more about the Saint Francis University Field Hockey program and keep up with the Red Flash’s latest games and updates, visit ​SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY FIELD HOCKEY PROGRAM.

Academic Opportunities at Saint Francis University:

Saint Francis University creates innovative learning experiences where students grow to become that someone. Our mission is to help students grow into compassionate, successful professionals through a culture of Virtue, Truth, and Compassion. At Saint Francis University, you will find career-directed studies with a focus on leadership and professional ethics, small classes with close mentorship both on-campus and online, programs for every stage in your life-long academic journey, undergraduate, graduate, and adult degree and workforce training. Saint Francis offers a broad portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, continuing and professional studies programs. The university boasts a diverse portfolio of programs, including highly regarded majors such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Early Childhood Education, Accounting, Behavioral Sciences, Biology, Health Service Preparatory, Marketing, and Business, among others.

Discover more about Saint Francis University’s academic programs, admission criteria, and how to apply by visiting SAINT FRANCIS UNIVERSITY.

The best way to experience campus is to schedule a visit! No matter where you are in your college search, our visit opportunities allow you to connect with us and to find out what life is like as a member of the Red Flash Family! Our visit experiences offer you the chance to learn about admissions and financial aid, meet faculty and students, enjoy the beauty of our 600-acre campus, and find out how SFU will help you become that someone.​