Shenandoah University Field Hockey
Shenandoah University (SU) · Winchester, Virginia · Private nonprofit university
Shenandoah University Field Hockey coaches
Coaches at Shenandoah University who recruit Women's Field Hockey, head coach first.
The program
Where Shenandoah University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Old Dominion Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- suhornets.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 67% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Shenandoah University in Winchester.
- Location
- Winchester, Virginia
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- United Methodist
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- su.edu
About Shenandoah University Field Hockey
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft, the Head Coach, leads the Shenandoah University Field Hockey staff of 6 coaches, verified October 2026. Shenandoah University (SU) competes in NCAA Division III Field Hockey as a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Shenandoah University is a private school in Winchester, Virginia with 4,454 undergraduates, a 77% acceptance rate and an average net price of $26,400 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Shenandoah University Field Hockey
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft, the Head Coach and Elise Velasquez, the Assistant Coach. Shenandoah University has 6 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 III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a highlight video with full-field clips, with the link near the top so Ashley can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Shenandoah University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft at Shenandoah University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach AshleyHow field hockey recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Shenandoah University Field Hockey FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Shenandoah University D3?
Yes. Shenandoah University competes in NCAA Division III Field Hockey, in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
Is Shenandoah University public or private?
Shenandoah University is a private nonprofit school in Winchester, Virginia.
What conference is Shenandoah University Field Hockey in?
The Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
Does Shenandoah University offer athletic scholarships for Field Hockey?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Shenandoah University Field Hockey have?
6 coaches, led by Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Shenandoah University Field Hockey?
Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft is the Head Coach.
When can Shenandoah University Field Hockey coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. 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 Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah University cost?
In-state tuition is $35,460 and out-of-state tuition is $35,460 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,400.
What is the Shenandoah University acceptance rate?
77% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Shenandoah 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.
