Girls Field Hockey

Coach Cortney Duncan

A graduate of Wesleyan University, Coach Duncan was a four-year starter in both field hockey and lacrosse. Her senior year she was elected co-captain of her field hockey squad and was honored as a national All-American. Duncan played field hockey internationally in Holland, Germany, and Australia, and has worked at camps with the former head coach of the U.S. Women’s National and Olympic Field Hockey Team. Her teams won back-to-bak Founders League Field Hockey Championships in 2016 and 2017. 

“Coaching field hockey is hands down one of my favorite parts about working at Kent,” says Coach Duncan. “I’m super passionate about the sport having played in high school, college, and internationally.  I love the fact that the sport doesn’t lend itself to superstars, so the group needs to work together. As a coach, that gives me a tremendous opportunity to focus on teamwork. I use the sport to teach life lessons about perseverance, respect for yourself and others, and goal setting.“ 

“Each season the traditions and expectations have been passed down to the next group of incoming athletes and the program is a special part of the overall Kent experience for every girl who gets to be part of KVFH,” says Coach Duncan. “Off the field, we emphasize teamwork and supporting each other. Each year the girls look forward to cheesy pasta and cookie night at my house and our yearly chili dinner at Mama K’s house.” 

Coach Duncan is a full-time member of the Science Department where she teaches Chemistry and Psychology.  She is fortunate enough to live with her husband and two sons, Blake and Jaxon.  

“An important aspect of the field hockey squad is the focus on perseverance, respect for self and others, and most importantly, character development.”
 

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