Megan Callahan to Lead Goucher Field Hockey Program

TOWSON, Md. - Megan Callahan, who served as head coach of the field hockey program at Johns Hopkins University for 20 years, has been named the head coach of the Goucher College field hockey program on Wednesday, it was announced by Goucher Director of Athletics Dr. Andrew Wu.  Callahan officially begins her duties on Monday, July 15.

Callahan is the program's 17th head coach and the 11th in Goucher's NCAA era.  Gopher field hockey is set to play its 75th season in 2024.

"I am thrilled to be named the next field hockey coach at Goucher College.  I would like to thank Athletic Director Andrew Wu and Associate AD Megan Fultz for this fantastic opportunity," said Callahan.  " I look forward to working with my fellow coaches and athletic department members who value a competitive atmosphere and positive student-athlete experience.  Goucher College is a special place and I am excited for our potential as a field hockey program and to continue the recent growth and success."

"Searching for fall coaches in the summer is always a challenge, so I'm delighted to welcome a coach of Megan's vast experience and fantastic reputation in field hockey to the Goucher community," said Wu.  " It was a joy to spend time together during the interview process and she will bring the positive energy, technical acumen, motivation, and stability needed to continue advancing the field hockey program."

Callahan served as head coach of the Blue Jays from 1997-2016.  The winningest coach in Hopkins field hockey history, Callahan compiled a 223-160 record at the helm, including five NCAA tournament appearances and three Centennial Conference championships.  She coached 66 All-Centennial Conference selections, 38 All-Region and nine All-Americans and guided the Blue Jays to at least 10 wins in 15 of her 20 seasons.  Callahan's 1999 squad finished 17-3 and advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals, while the Blue Jays reached the second round of the NCAA tournament on two other occasions.

Since 2019, Callahan has served as a head coach with the Hymax Field Hockey Club led by Goucher alum Michelle Webber '99.  From 2017-22 she was the Director of Athletics and head field hockey coach at St. Timothy's School in Stevenson, Maryland and later served as senior associate director of admissions and director of financial aid at the school.

Callahan has been a member of the USA Field Hockey Masters team since 2014, competing in several international competitions, including at the 2024 WMH Master's World Cup in which the US earned bronze.  Callahan is a 1996 graduate of the University of Maryland, where she played field hockey for four years and was a member of the Terps' 1993 national championship team and 1995 national finalist squad.

The Goucher field hockey team, which posted a five-win improvement in 2023, opens the 2024 campaign Friday, August 30 at Meredith College.  The Gophers' home opener is set for Saturday, September 7 against Southern Virginia.