Longwood University Field Hockey
Longwood University (LU) · Farmville, Virginia · Public university
Longwood University Field Hockey coaches
Coaches at Longwood University who recruit Women's Field Hockey, head coach first.
The program
Where Longwood University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Big South Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- longwoodlancers.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 15 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 61% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Longwood University in Farmville.
- Location
- Farmville, Virginia
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- longwood.edu
About Longwood University Field Hockey
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Miranda Rigg, the Head Field Hockey Coach, leads the Longwood University Field Hockey staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Longwood University (LU) competes in NCAA Division I Field Hockey as a member of the Big South Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. Longwood University is a public school in Farmville, Virginia with 4,612 undergraduates, a 90% acceptance rate and an average net price of $20,847 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Longwood University Field Hockey
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Miranda Rigg, the Head Field Hockey Coach and Alexa Rastigue, the Assistant Coach. Longwood University has 3 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 Miranda can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Longwood University typically score 1030–1210 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Longwood University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Email Coach MirandaHow field hockey recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Longwood University Field Hockey FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Longwood University D1?
Yes. Longwood University competes in NCAA Division I Field Hockey, in the Big South Conference.
Is Longwood University public or private?
Longwood University is a public school in Farmville, Virginia.
What conference is Longwood University Field Hockey in?
The Big South Conference.
Does Longwood University offer athletic scholarships for Field Hockey?
Longwood University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Longwood University Field Hockey have?
3 coaches, led by Miranda Rigg, the Head Field Hockey Coach.
Who is the head coach of Longwood University Field Hockey?
Miranda Rigg is the Head Field Hockey Coach.
When can Longwood University Field Hockey coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Longwood University Field Hockey?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Longwood University cost?
In-state tuition is $8,840 and out-of-state tuition is $21,080 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,847.
What is the Longwood University acceptance rate?
90% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Longwood University?
Admitted students typically score 1030–1210 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Longwood University Field Hockey coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
