University of New Hampshire Athletics
Bozek Rejoins Program as Assistant Coach
5/24/2018 4:43:00 PM | Field Hockey
Bozek Was a Two-Time All-American at UNH
DURHAM, N.H. – Megan Bozek '14 has rejoined the University of New Hampshire field hockey program as an assistant coach, as announced Thursday by UNH head coach Robin Balducci. Bozek was a two-time All-American and two-time America East Defensive Player of the Year in her four-year Wildcat playing career that spanned the 2010-13 seasons.
"Megan was an impact player when she was here and has continued to grow in the sport, staying in the game at the international level as well as with our U.S. program," Balducci said. "I'm so happy to have her return to the program and challenge our current student-athletes."
Bozek, a 2014 alumna with a degree in Secondary Math Education, was named a Longstreth/NFHCA All-America First Team honoree and conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior back in 2013, when she helped UNH win the regular-season and tournament titles en route to an NCAA tournament appearance.
New Hampshire won the America East regular-season title all four years Bozek was on the roster – including a perfect 5-0 in 2010, 2012 and 2013 – and was the league tourney champion in '11 and '13.
Bozek recorded 29 goals and eight assists for 66 points, as well as 13 defensive saves, in 85 career games as a Wildcat.
Off the field, she was named to the NFHCA All-Academic Squad three times.
"I am thrilled to be returning to the University of New Hampshire for the 2018 season," Bozek said. "After spending four years as a student-athlete, I am excited for this unique experience to be back as a coach. I would like to thank Robin Balducci and Deputy Director of Athletics Steve Metcalf for giving me this opportunity. I look forward to hitting the ground running with the team this fall. Go 'Cats!"
Most recently, Bozek was an assistant coach at UMass Lowell for two years (2016-17). Her primary responsibilities included working with the goalkeepers and team's defensive unit, as well as recruiting, scouting opponents and video exchange.
Prior to Bozek's arrival, UML went 5-14 overall and 0-8 in America East; in her first year with the program, the River Hawks improved to 8-11, 3-5; and this past year, UML recorded its first win against a nationally-ranked team (as a member of DI) and increased its win total to nine.
Also of note, UMass Lowell's defense showed steady improvement under Bozek's tutelage. UML allowed 2.40 goals per game this past season in comparison to 3.00 in 2016 and 3.32 in 2015.
Bozek spent two years as an assistant coach at Boston College. She organized game day operations, presented scouting reports, identified areas of development for student-athletes, assisted in goalkeeper training and managed all aspects of video exchange, as well as the team's social media accounts.
The native of Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. played at the highest level of competition as a member of the USA Women's National Indoor team from 2012-14. She participated in the USA Women's High Performance program from 2011-14 and attended the Junior National Camp in '13.
Bozek holds a USA Field Hockey Level II Coaches Certification and has been the head coach at various USA Futures Northeast Region sites since January 2015, coaching the Northeast U10 NFC Team the past three years (2016-present). She has also served as Boston Field Hockey Club Elite coach since April 2017.
New Hampshire advanced to the 2017 America East Championship title game by defeating both Cal and nationally-ranked Albany in overtime.
The 2018 season opener is Aug. 24 against UMass in the Wildcat Classic at Memorial Field. Prior to that, the 'Cats will play exhibition games at home against both Holy Cross (Aug. 17) and Quinnipiac (Aug. 19).
Megan Bozek collegiate accolades
"Megan was an impact player when she was here and has continued to grow in the sport, staying in the game at the international level as well as with our U.S. program," Balducci said. "I'm so happy to have her return to the program and challenge our current student-athletes."
Bozek, a 2014 alumna with a degree in Secondary Math Education, was named a Longstreth/NFHCA All-America First Team honoree and conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior back in 2013, when she helped UNH win the regular-season and tournament titles en route to an NCAA tournament appearance.
New Hampshire won the America East regular-season title all four years Bozek was on the roster – including a perfect 5-0 in 2010, 2012 and 2013 – and was the league tourney champion in '11 and '13.
Bozek recorded 29 goals and eight assists for 66 points, as well as 13 defensive saves, in 85 career games as a Wildcat.
Off the field, she was named to the NFHCA All-Academic Squad three times.
"I am thrilled to be returning to the University of New Hampshire for the 2018 season," Bozek said. "After spending four years as a student-athlete, I am excited for this unique experience to be back as a coach. I would like to thank Robin Balducci and Deputy Director of Athletics Steve Metcalf for giving me this opportunity. I look forward to hitting the ground running with the team this fall. Go 'Cats!"
Most recently, Bozek was an assistant coach at UMass Lowell for two years (2016-17). Her primary responsibilities included working with the goalkeepers and team's defensive unit, as well as recruiting, scouting opponents and video exchange.
Prior to Bozek's arrival, UML went 5-14 overall and 0-8 in America East; in her first year with the program, the River Hawks improved to 8-11, 3-5; and this past year, UML recorded its first win against a nationally-ranked team (as a member of DI) and increased its win total to nine.
Also of note, UMass Lowell's defense showed steady improvement under Bozek's tutelage. UML allowed 2.40 goals per game this past season in comparison to 3.00 in 2016 and 3.32 in 2015.
Bozek spent two years as an assistant coach at Boston College. She organized game day operations, presented scouting reports, identified areas of development for student-athletes, assisted in goalkeeper training and managed all aspects of video exchange, as well as the team's social media accounts.
The native of Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. played at the highest level of competition as a member of the USA Women's National Indoor team from 2012-14. She participated in the USA Women's High Performance program from 2011-14 and attended the Junior National Camp in '13.
Bozek holds a USA Field Hockey Level II Coaches Certification and has been the head coach at various USA Futures Northeast Region sites since January 2015, coaching the Northeast U10 NFC Team the past three years (2016-present). She has also served as Boston Field Hockey Club Elite coach since April 2017.
New Hampshire advanced to the 2017 America East Championship title game by defeating both Cal and nationally-ranked Albany in overtime.
The 2018 season opener is Aug. 24 against UMass in the Wildcat Classic at Memorial Field. Prior to that, the 'Cats will play exhibition games at home against both Holy Cross (Aug. 17) and Quinnipiac (Aug. 19).
Megan Bozek collegiate accolades
- Longstreth/NFHCA All-America First Team (2013)
- Longstreth/NFHCA All-America Third Team (2012)
- Three-time NFHCA All-Academic Squad
- Two-time NFHCA Northeast Region First Team (2012, 2013)
- NFHCA Northeast Region Second Team (2011)
- Two-time America East Defensive Player of the Year (2012, 2013)
- Two-time America East All-Conference First Team (2012, 2013)
- America East All-Conference Second Team (2011)
- America East All-Rookie Team (2010)
- America East Championship Most Outstanding Player (2013)
- Two-time America East All-Championship Team (2012, 2013)
- Two-time America East All-Academic Team (2011, 2012)
Megan Bozek coaching history
- UMass Lowell assistant coach, two years (2016-17)
- Boston College assistant coach, two years (2014-15)
- USA Futures Northeast Region U19 NFC coach (Jan. 2015-present)
- Boston Field Hockey Club Elite coach (April 2017-present)
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