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University of Massachusets Athletics
Field Hockey
Robertson, Amy
Amy Robertson
- Title:
- Interim Head Coach
- Location:
- 202 Boyden
- Alma Mater:
- Massachusetts, 1988
- E-Mail:
- amyrobertson@umass.edu
University of Massachusetts Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford announced program alumna and veteran collegiate coach Amy Robertson as the UMass Field Hockey Interim Head Coach on Wednesday. Robertson brings a wealth of experience back to Western Massachusetts, including 15 NCAA Tournament appearances and more than 350 victories as a student-athlete, assistant coach and head coach over the previous three decades.
"I am very pleased that Amy has accepted our offer to lead the UMass field hockey program for the 2016 season," Bamford said. "Given the timing of our change in leadership, having an alum with considerable head coaching experience step up to direct our program is a tremendously positive outcome. Amy's excitement to mentor and challenge the women in our program to meet the high expectations we have for the upcoming season will serve us well this fall and beyond."
Robertson led the Indiana University field hockey program for 15 seasons from 2000-14, accumulating 134 victories and a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances during her tenure. She oversaw the team’s elevation from club level to NCAA Division I varsity status in 2000, earned Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2003 and led the program to the Elite Eight during its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2005.
During Robetson’s tenure, the Hoosiers claimed eight all-America accolades, including two for 2005 Big Ten Player of the Year Kayla Bashore. Additionally, the program earned 29 NFHCA All-West Region honors to go with 30 All-Big Ten awards. Also noted for its academic prowess, IU field hockey picked up 81 Academic All-Big Ten laurels.
"I am so proud to return to my alma mater, UMass," Robertson said. "It is a privilege that the administration believes I am the right leader for this transition. I want to thank Ryan Bamford and his staff for this opportunity. I am extremely impressed with both the administrative support for the program and the desire of the student-athletes to pursue the highest athletic and academic achievements. I am excited and committed to taking this team as far as we can go in 2016 and helping to prepare for continued success in the future. I hope that my presence back on campus will invigorate our alumnae base, and create a buzz around this team that they so deserve. I cannot wait to get started."
Robertson was a two-sport standout at the University of Massachusetts who competed for the field hockey and women’s lacrosse programs. As a student-athlete, she helped the field hockey squad to 56 victories and four NCAA Tournament appearances from 1984-87, including a Final Four berth during her senior season.
After graduating from UMass in 1988, Robertson attained a master’s degree in sport psychology from the University of Iowa while she simultaneously served as a graduate assistant coach on the field hockey staff from 1989-91. The Hawkeyes secured NCAA Tournament appearances in each of her three seasons on staff with Final Four spots in 1989 and 1990. She was also a U.S. National Team member and “A Camp” selection from 1987-90, including a 1989-90 Olympic Festival participant.
Robertson previously coached at the University of Massachusetts as an assistant from 1992-96, during which she helped guide the squad to the NCAA Final Four (1992) and Elite Eight (1993) among three tournament berths. The Minutewomen also claimed the Atlantic 10 Championship in 1992, 1993 and 1996.
Robertson joined the field hockey at Wake Forest in 1997 for a three-year stretch, which culminated in the squad earning an 18-4 record in 1999 and reaching the NCAA Elite Eight. The Demon Deacons were ranked as high as No. 3 in the nation during 1999, earned second place in the ultra-competitive ACC during the regular season and advanced to the conference championship game.
Outside of the collegiate arena, Robertson has been involved in Team USA training and club-level competition during her coaching career. She is currently the Region 8 U16 National Futures Team Head Coach while she previously served as the USA Field Hockey U19 Team leader during its 2008 tour through Chile. She holds a Level III coaching accreditation from USA Field Hockey.
In addition to her recent U16 team direction, Robertson previously served as an assistant coach for the U18 squad in 2001 and U16 team in 2003.
Amy Robertson’s Coaching File
1989-91: University of Iowa • Graduate Assistant Coach
1992-96: University of Massachusetts • Assistant Coach
1997-99: Wake Forest University • Assistant Coach
2000-14: Indiana University • Head Coach
Head Coaching Record: 134-141
NCAA Tournament Appearances: 13
"I am very pleased that Amy has accepted our offer to lead the UMass field hockey program for the 2016 season," Bamford said. "Given the timing of our change in leadership, having an alum with considerable head coaching experience step up to direct our program is a tremendously positive outcome. Amy's excitement to mentor and challenge the women in our program to meet the high expectations we have for the upcoming season will serve us well this fall and beyond."
Robertson led the Indiana University field hockey program for 15 seasons from 2000-14, accumulating 134 victories and a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances during her tenure. She oversaw the team’s elevation from club level to NCAA Division I varsity status in 2000, earned Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2003 and led the program to the Elite Eight during its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2005.
During Robetson’s tenure, the Hoosiers claimed eight all-America accolades, including two for 2005 Big Ten Player of the Year Kayla Bashore. Additionally, the program earned 29 NFHCA All-West Region honors to go with 30 All-Big Ten awards. Also noted for its academic prowess, IU field hockey picked up 81 Academic All-Big Ten laurels.
"I am so proud to return to my alma mater, UMass," Robertson said. "It is a privilege that the administration believes I am the right leader for this transition. I want to thank Ryan Bamford and his staff for this opportunity. I am extremely impressed with both the administrative support for the program and the desire of the student-athletes to pursue the highest athletic and academic achievements. I am excited and committed to taking this team as far as we can go in 2016 and helping to prepare for continued success in the future. I hope that my presence back on campus will invigorate our alumnae base, and create a buzz around this team that they so deserve. I cannot wait to get started."
Robertson was a two-sport standout at the University of Massachusetts who competed for the field hockey and women’s lacrosse programs. As a student-athlete, she helped the field hockey squad to 56 victories and four NCAA Tournament appearances from 1984-87, including a Final Four berth during her senior season.
After graduating from UMass in 1988, Robertson attained a master’s degree in sport psychology from the University of Iowa while she simultaneously served as a graduate assistant coach on the field hockey staff from 1989-91. The Hawkeyes secured NCAA Tournament appearances in each of her three seasons on staff with Final Four spots in 1989 and 1990. She was also a U.S. National Team member and “A Camp” selection from 1987-90, including a 1989-90 Olympic Festival participant.
Robertson previously coached at the University of Massachusetts as an assistant from 1992-96, during which she helped guide the squad to the NCAA Final Four (1992) and Elite Eight (1993) among three tournament berths. The Minutewomen also claimed the Atlantic 10 Championship in 1992, 1993 and 1996.
Robertson joined the field hockey at Wake Forest in 1997 for a three-year stretch, which culminated in the squad earning an 18-4 record in 1999 and reaching the NCAA Elite Eight. The Demon Deacons were ranked as high as No. 3 in the nation during 1999, earned second place in the ultra-competitive ACC during the regular season and advanced to the conference championship game.
Outside of the collegiate arena, Robertson has been involved in Team USA training and club-level competition during her coaching career. She is currently the Region 8 U16 National Futures Team Head Coach while she previously served as the USA Field Hockey U19 Team leader during its 2008 tour through Chile. She holds a Level III coaching accreditation from USA Field Hockey.
In addition to her recent U16 team direction, Robertson previously served as an assistant coach for the U18 squad in 2001 and U16 team in 2003.
Amy Robertson’s Coaching File
1989-91: University of Iowa • Graduate Assistant Coach
1992-96: University of Massachusetts • Assistant Coach
1997-99: Wake Forest University • Assistant Coach
2000-14: Indiana University • Head Coach
Head Coaching Record: 134-141
NCAA Tournament Appearances: 13
- Indiana: 2 (2005, ’09)
- Wake Forest: 1 (1999)
- Massachusetts: 7
- Student-Athlete: 4 (1984-87)
- Coach: 3 (1992-93, ’96)
- Iowa: 3 (1989-91)
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