Fitchburg State University Women's Field Hockey

Butler is in her 11th season as an assistant coach of the Fitchburg State field hockey team. Butler, a 2002 graduate of Fitchburg State, was a four-year member of the Falcon's field hockey team. In a solid sophomore season, Butler registered 15 total points (18th in LEC) on six goals (two game-winners) and three assists. For her efforts, she was named to the Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference (MASCAC) All-Conference second team. Over the past nine years, Butler has participated in various high school camps and clinics within the Fitchburg area. She currently resides in Fitchburg, Mass.

Bacher:  Head Coach (19th Season, 151-164-0) Beth Bacher:  Head Coach (19th Season, 151-164-0) Beth Bacher is in her 19th season as the head coach of the Fitchburg State field hockey program.  Throughout her 18 year career at Fitchburg State, she has amassed a remarkable 151 career victories making her the program's all-time winningest coach.   Over the 2015 season, Bacher led the Falcons to an overall record of 11-9 with a 4-7 mark in the Little East Conference (LEC) as the Falcons had three players named to the Little East All-Conference team as well as the reigning LEC Rookie of the Year. During a successful 2010 campaign, Fitchburg State finished with an overall record of 10-8 (6-5 LEC) and its second consecutive MASCAC Championship. The Falcons advanced to the quarterfinal round of the LEC tournament, naming four players to the Little East All-Conference team. Over her career, Bacher has enjoyed a successful 18-year run with the Falcons, including a two-year stretch (2005-06) that witnessed two MASCAC Championships and a pair of Little East Conference Tournament berths. For her efforts, Bacher was named the 2006 Little East Conference and MASCAC Coach of the Year.  Bacher, a graduate of Springfield College, currently teaches Health and Physical Education.

Cronin is in her sixth season as an assistant coach of the Fitchburg State field hockey team. She will work primarily with the goalkeepers. A 2003 graduate of Fitchburg State, Cronin was a four year member of the Falcons field hockey team, serving as captain of the squad during her senior year. After completion of her undergraduate degree, Cronin joined the Fitchburg State sidelines as an assistant coach during the 2003 campaign.   Cronin holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice and serves as a member of the Fitchburg Police Department. She currently resides in Fitchburg, Mass.