

Harvard University Field Hockey
Harvard University (Harvard) · Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private nonprofit university
Harvard University Field Hockey coaches
Coaches at Harvard University who recruit Women's Field Hockey, head coach first.

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The program
Where Harvard University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Ivy Group
- Program level
- Popular
- Athletics site
- gocrimson.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 7 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 98% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Harvard University in Cambridge.
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- harvard.edu
About Harvard University Field Hockey
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Tjerk van Herwaarden, the Head Coach, leads the Harvard University Field Hockey staff of 4 coaches, verified June 2026. Harvard University (Harvard) competes in NCAA Division I Field Hockey as a member of the Ivy Group. Harvard University is a large private school in Cambridge, Massachusetts with 30,259 undergraduates, a 4% acceptance rate.
How to get recruited by Harvard University Field Hockey
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Tjerk van Herwaarden, the Head Coach and John Griffin, the Assistant Coach. Harvard University has 4 coaches for Field Hockey, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, club team and stats like goals and assists in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a highlight video with full-field clips, with the link near the top so Tjerk can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Harvard University typically score 1510–1580 on the SAT and 34–36 on the ACT, and testing is required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Harvard University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Harvard University Field Hockey FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Harvard University D1?
Yes. Harvard University competes in NCAA Division I Field Hockey, in the Ivy Group.
Is Harvard University public or private?
Harvard University is a private nonprofit school in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
What conference is Harvard University Field Hockey in?
The Ivy Group.
Does Harvard University offer athletic scholarships for Field Hockey?
No. Ivy League schools don't offer athletic scholarships. Financial aid is need-based.
How many coaches does Harvard University Field Hockey have?
4 coaches, led by Tjerk van Herwaarden, the Head Coach.
How much does Harvard University cost?
In-state tuition is $56,550 and out-of-state tuition is $56,550 a year.
What is the Harvard University acceptance rate?
4% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Harvard University?
Admitted students typically score 1510–1580 on the SAT and 34–36 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Harvard University Field Hockey coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.