Ally Hammel

Ally Hammel is an accomplished American field hockey player who has transitioned to assistant coach, bringing her Olympic experience and passion to the collegiate level. After a distinguished collegiate career at Boston University from 2015 to 2018, Ally Hammel established herself as one of the nation’s premier field hockey talents. She earned the prestigious title of a two-time National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-American and was twice named NFHCA Northeast Region Player of the Year (2017, 2018). Hammel also secured the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year award in both 2017 and 2018.

Her collegiate achievements were recognized with induction into the Boston University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2024. Additional accolades included being named Patriot League’s Rookie of the Week in October 2015 and earning Most Outstanding Player at the Patriot League Championship in 2018. Hammel swiftly transitioned her success to the international stage, joining the U.S. Women’s National Development Squad in 2018 and 2019 before officially being named to the United States Women’s National Field Hockey Team in January 2019.

She made her senior international debut in the FIH Pro League in 2020 and competed in the 2022 Pan American Cup. A significant career highlight includes winning a silver medal at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago. She followed this by securing another silver medal at the 2024 Women’s FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi, culminating in her representing the United States at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Building on her extensive playing background, Ally Hammel has cultivated a strong coaching career, holding an FIH-rated coach certification and a USA Field Hockey Level 1 Coaching Certification.

Hammel’s journey reflects a sustained commitment to field hockey, offering a unique blend of elite performance and strategic leadership that makes her a valuable asset to collegiate athletics.