University of Iowa Women's Field Hockey

Cellucci, the all-time saves leader at Iowa, was a three-time All-American and a member of the U.S. National Team. In her 16 years at Iowa, the Hawkeyes have compiled a 189-124 record and have been consistently ranked in the NFHCA top 20.Cellucci previously worked as the recruiting coordinator, director of the Iowa Field Hockey Camp, and has primarily worked with the goalkeepers and the defense.   This past season, Cellucci led a pair of Hawkeyes to postseason accolades. Stephanie Norlander earned All-America accolades for the second straight year, and was named NFHCA first team All-Region. Norlander, the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, finished the season ranked third in the Big Ten in goals scored (16) and fourth in points (26). Chandler Ackers earned the first postseason honors of her career. The junior was named second team All-Region and second-team All-Big Ten after tallying a career-high eight goals and registering six assists for the Hawkeyes in 2015.   In 2014, Cellucci directed an Iowa team that ranked seventh nationally and averaged more than three goals per game. Natalie Cafone and Stephanie Norlander earned NFHCA Division I All-American accolades under Cellucci's guidance to become the 86th and 87th Hawkeyes in program history to earn national distinction. Cafone, who earned All-America honors for the second straight season, led the Big Ten in goals and points, and ranked fourth and seventh nationally, respectively. Cafone's efforts earned her Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and NFHCA West Region Player of the Year laurels. Norlander, a second team selection, finished 13th and 19th nationally in goals and points per game, respectively.   Hawkeye goalkeepers have enjoyed tremendous success during Cellucci's time with Iowa. In 2012, Cellucci was a crucial part of the Black and Gold's success as Iowa reached its 22nd NCAA Tournament in program history. Senior Kathleen McGraw earned first team All-Big Ten and second team All-America recognition under Cellucci's guidance. McGraw, who was selected as the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week three times during the season, played every minute in goal and posted five shutouts in leading Iowa to a 14-7 record and its second-straight NCAA Tournament appearance. Her 1.58 goals against average ranked second in the Big Ten and 17th nationally. McGraw closed out her career with 336 saves, the fourth-most in school history.   In 2008, Cellucci was again a vital part of the Hawkeyes' success. She coached senior goalkeeper Lissa Munley to eight shutouts, including matches against three nationally ranked opponents. Cellucci helped Munley rank first in Big Ten shutouts, second in goals against average and third in save percentage. In addition, Iowa's goals against average ranked ninth-best in the country and helped lead Iowa to its third-straight Big Ten Tournament Championship, 20th NCAA Tournament appearance and 11th NCAA Final Four appearance.   Barb Weinberg, a 2005 graduate, became one of nation's top goalkeepers and went on to become a member of the USA National Team from 2005-2010. Under Cellucci's guidance Weinberg became a two-time all-American, three-time all-Big Ten selection and three time all-region pick.   As a student-athlete, Cellucci was one of the greatest goalkeepers ever to don the Black and Gold. During her four years with Iowa, the Broomall, PA, native was a three-time All-American, four-time All-Big Ten selection and four-time regional All-American.   In her playing days, Cellucci made an immediate impact for the Hawkeyes. As a freshman, she earned first team All-Big Ten, first team regional All-American and third team NFHCA All-American honors as she helped Iowa to a 16-4 record. Her sophomore campaign was even more impressive, when she went 18-3 and was first team All-Big Ten and a regional All-American, along with being second team NFHCA All-American.   During her senior campaign, Cellucci became Iowa's all-time saves leader by stopping her 494th shot in a 5-3 win over Ball State. She ended her career with 592 saves.   A member of the U.S. National Team from 1999-2000, Cellucci has extensive experience with the U.S. program. She played on the 1998 U.S. Under-23 National Team and on the U.S. Under-18 National Team in 1994. Cellucci also participated in three U.S. Olympic Festivals (1993, 1994 and 1995) and won a gold medal at the 1993 Festival and a bronze medal at the 1995 Festival.   She also has extensive coaching experience with USA Field Hockey. Cellucci, who has a level 2 USA Field Hockey coaching accreditation, has been coaching in the USA High Performance program since 2003 and has served as a member of the Midwest High Performance Coaching Staff since 2005.   Before returning to Iowa as a coach, Cellucci was an assistant coach at James Madison, where she helped the Dukes to a 15-7 record and a spot in the NCAA Tournament in 1999.   Cellucci, who serves on the Board of Directors for the National Iowa Varsity Club, graduated from the University of Iowa in 1998 with a bachelor of arts degree in communication studies.

Beamesderfer helped guide a pair of Hawkeyes to postseason accolades. Stephanie Norlander earned All-America accolades for the second straight year, and was named NFHCA first team All-Region. Norlander, the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, finished the season ranked third in the Big Ten in goals scored (16) and fourth in points (26). Chandler Ackers earned the first postseason honors of her career. The junior was named second team All-Region and second-team All-Big Ten after tallying a career-high eight goals and registering six assists for the Hawkeyes in 2015. In 2014, Beamesderfer helped guide an Iowa team that ranked seventh nationally and averaged more than three goals per game to an 11-7 overall mark while finishing 4-4 in conference play. The Hawkeyes finished fifth in the Big Ten and earned a berth to the conference tournament for the 22nd consecutive year. Beamesderfer has spent eight of the last nine seasons as a member of the Iowa program. After lettering from 2006-09, she spent the 2010 season as an undergraduate assistant coach before serving as an assistant coach in 2011 and 2012. Beamesderfer was a member of the  U.S. Women's National Squa from 2012-14.  Beamesderfer helped lead Iowa to its second-straight and 22nd NCAA Tournament appearance in 2012, guiding the team to a 14-7 overall record and a No. 14 NFHCA national ranking. Five Hawkeyes earned All-Big Ten recognition under Beamesderfer's watch and four players garnered regional All-America recognition, including two players -- Jessica Barnett and Kathleen McGraw -- who earned second team All-America nods. In 2011, she helped coach Iowa to its 21st NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. The Hawkeyes finished 15-5 overall and finished the season ranked 12th nationally. Beamesderfer coached three All-Big Ten honorees and four regional All-Americans, including Barnett, who earned the program's 81st national All-America honor. Beamesderfer also has national coaching experience, as she coached in the U.S.A. Field Hockey Future's Program in the summer of 2011. Beamesderfer resumed her playing career in the summer of 2011, competing in the U.S.A. Women's National Championships for the Midwest High Performance Team. She was selected to the U.S.A. National Developmental Squad at the conclusion of the tournament. Beamesderfer earned a spot on the U.S. Women's National Team from 2012-14. Her stint included a trip to Rio de Jeneiro, Brazil, with the Red, White, and Blue.  A native of Lititz, Pa., Beamesderfer led Iowa to three-straight Big Ten Tournament titles (2006-08) and the 2008 NCAA Final Four. She finished her career as a two-time All-American, a four-time regional All-American and a three-time All-Big Ten honoree. In 2006, she was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year. As a senior in 2009, she led the team in goals (10) and defensive saves (four) and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. Beamesderfer, who started all 84 career games played, was also a team captain and MVP. Beamesderfer received a bachelor's degree in speech and hearing sciences from Iowa in December 2010.

Boal helped guide a pair of Hawkeyes to postseason accolades. Stephanie Norlander earned All-America accolades for the second straight year, and was named NFHCA first team All-Region. Norlander, the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, finished the season ranked third in the Big Ten in goals scored (16) and fourth in points (26). Chandler Ackers earned the first postseason honors of her career. The junior was named second team All-Region and second-team All-Big Ten after tallying a career-high eight goals and registering six assists for the Hawkeyes in 2015.   In 2014, Boal helped guide an Iowa team that ranked seventh nationally and averaged more than three goals per game to an 11-7 overall mark while finishing 4-4 in conference play. The Hawkeyes finished fifth in the Big Ten and earned a berth in the conference tournament for the 22nd consecutive year.   Prior to his arrival at Iowa, Boal worked at James Madison, where he joined the staff as associate head coach in July of 2013. He was named interim head coach in October of 2013, and served in that role for the remainder of the 2013 season, leading the Dukes to a 4-2 finish and a tie for third in the Colonial Athletic Association. Boal also served as an assistant coach for the Dukes during the 2010 season, coaching goalkeepers and playing a key role in recruiting efforts.   In between his two stops at James Madison, Boal spent two seasons as the associate head coach at Virginia, helping lead the Cavaliers to the 2012 NCAA Tournament.   The Sunderland, England, native served as the assistant director of hockey at Durham University in the United Kingdom prior to coaching at the NCAA Division I level. He was responsible for the coaching and development of both men's and women's performance groups, recruiting across Europe, match preparation, video analysis, and conducting coaching and evaluation sessions for all 16 intramural college teams.   At Durham University Boal assisted Gavin Featherstone, a renowned double Olympic and World Cup head coach for the USA and South Africa field hockey teams. They led the men's and women's teams at Durham to top-10 rankings amongst United Kingdom universities, and won National North Conference Championships and Northern Division One Championships in 2010.   Before joining the staff at Durham, Boal coached at the Olton & West Warwick's Hockey Club for four years. He was involved in all aspects of the management of the women's first and second teams, including daily planning and conducting of practice, and physical training. He coached the women's first team in the prominent English National Premier League at the age of 20, making Boal the youngest ever to coach a women's team in the League.   While at Olton & West Warwick's, Boal also coached players with national and international representative honors, including two 2008 Olympians for Great Britain. He developed three representatives for the Junior World Cup and two under-18 Internationals.   Boal graduated with honors from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom in June of 2009. He earned his bachelor's degree in sports management and was an ambassador for the university. Boal made four British University Finals Appearances as a player and coach and was part of their 2006-07 National League winning side.

Barnett helped guide a pair of Hawkeyes to postseason accolades. Stephanie Norlander earned All-America accolades for the second straight year, and was named NFHCA first team All-Region. Norlander, the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, finished the season ranked third in the Big Ten in goals scored (16) and fourth in points (26). Chandler Ackers earned the first postseason honors of her career. The junior was named second team All-Region and second-team All-Big Ten after tallying a career-high eight goals and registering six assists for the Hawkeyes in 2015.   Iowa's 2012 and 2013 Female Athlete of the Year, Barnett is a two-time All-American and a three-time All-Big Ten, All-Region, and Big Ten All-Tournament team selection. She served as a team captain during her junior and senior seasons and was a three-time team MVP and Big Ten Player of the Week honoree. Barnett was a four-year starter for the Hawkeyes from 2009-12. She started all 77 career games played, scoring 28 goals, while dishing out six assists and tallying 62 points. She helped the Hawkeyes earn back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 2011-12. The former Hawkeye standout also brings national team experience, earning 41 international caps while playing for the Canadian Senior National Team from 2012-2014. Barnett was selected for every tour while competing for the team, earning third at the Pan American Cup in 2013 and first at World League Round 1 in 2014. She was also part of the squad that participated in the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland in the summer of 2014. Barnett graduated from the University of Iowa in 2013 with bachelor's degrees in communication studies and sports studies.