Since owning Virginia Beach Field Hockey, the league has continued its tradition of being an integral part of the Hampton Roads Sports community and a leader in field hockey development and training. In 2013, it expanded into a year round program. Her community outreach efforts include putting sticks in the hands of more than 5,000 elementary students in 2012-13 through 30 free clinics (continues through the 2013-14 school year,) and scholarships into the league. In 2013, the Virginia Beach Field Hockey Booster Club was formed to support both VB Field Hockey and the 757 Field Hockey Clubs’ efforts to assist all families by offering fundraising opportunities to support their expenses year round. Scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors who have volunteered and or worked in VBFH, and plan to continue as student-athletes at a collegiate level. In 2013, the club organization, 757 Field Hockey Club, LLC was formed outside of VBFH to foster growth, develop players to an elite level, and provide a platform of competition in our sport for athletes at a younger age.
field hockey, basketball and softball, Kempsville High School
Club field hockey two years, Sacred Heart
Studied Business and Marketing at Sacred Heart University
25 years corporate experience in business development, operations, sales and marketing.
Began work with VBFH 2001
Assisted Regional Director USA Field Hockey Futures program Region 8 2005-2006
USA Field Hockey Futures Elite Site Director Region 8 2007-2008
General Manager VBFH 2010-2012
Owner/General Manager 2012 VBFH to present
Owner/Director 757 FHC 2013 to present
Co-Dir Vault Athletics & Fitness
Level 1 certification USA Field Hockey
In addition to our core staff, Virginia beach Field hockey also uses many coaches in the regions schools, and from field hockey clubs to instruct in our leagues. All coaches are field hockey experienced.
Meredith Raguini
As VB Field hockey's newest coaching co-director,
The gift of patience, that is, the ability to go over things time and time again, never losing her enthusiasm is one of Meredith’s most virtuous qualities. While she is a gifted instructor of field hockey, Meredith passes along more than just skills, she teaches children values important to the game including discipline, work ethic, conquering fear and tension, pride in being part of a team and in teammates, and establishing reachable goals. Developing each person as a player is as important to her as teaching the player how to play.
Born in Newport Rhode Island
Played field hockey at Bayside High School
Played field hockey while attending Radford University
Educator at Bayside High School
Coach and player VB Field Hockey (10 yrs)
Former JV Field Hockey coach (3 years)
Currently Varsity Field Hockey in Virginia Beach (10 years
Kim Oakes
Kim’s love for teaching and education fused with her profound passion for the game create a compassionate coach who is willing to go the extra mile. She brings unmatched enthusiasm and energy as she works to create a positive learning-focused environment. Her experience as a student athlete at Old Dominion highlights passion, work ethic and individual accountability, as she emphasizes these essential qualities to her players.
Graduate of West Chester Henderson H.S. (PA) in 2009
Played club field hockey with nationally renowned WC Eagles of Spring City, PA
Repeat Medalist in Pennsylvania District and State track & field championships
Student-Athlete field hockey, and 2013 graduate of Old Dominion University, currently pursuing MS.Ed at ODU
4 time NFHCA Academic All-American
ODU Field Hockey 2010, 2011 CAA Champions
ODU Field Hockey 2010, 2012 Elite 8
ODU Field Hockey 2011 Final 4
Harry Teagle Endowed Athletic Scholarship recipient (2012-2013)
