Ally Hammel

Ally Hammel was born on June 16, 1996, in Duxbury, Massachusetts. She attended Duxbury High School and Loomis Chaffee School before enrolling at Boston University, where she studied health science. During her collegiate career from 2015 to 2018 at Boston University, Hammel became a distinguished field hockey player. She was a two-time National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-American and a two-time NFHCA Northeast Region Player of the Year. Hammel also received the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year award twice. Her contributions were instrumental in leading Boston University to three Patriot League titles and three NCAA quarterfinal appearances. She was recognized for her achievements by being inducted into the Boston University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2024.

Hammel’s national and international career began with her joining the U.S. Women’s National Team in 2019. Since then, she has competed in significant international events, including the FIH Pro League and the 2022 Pan American Cup. A career highlight was representing the United States in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Her dedication to the sport extends to coaching, holding an FIH-rated coach certification and a USA Field Hockey Level 1 Coaching Certification. She coached at HTC Field Hockey from 2012 to 2020 and has served as Coaching Director, Recruiting Coordinator, and Head Coach at DELTA Field Hockey since summer 2023. In 2025, Ally Hammel was named assistant coach for the Penn State Field Hockey Team, where she now contributes to player development and team strategy alongside head coach Lisa Bervinchak Love.

Ally Hammel’s journey reflects a sustained commitment to field hockey, from her collegiate achievements to her national representation and, ultimately, to her role in developing future talent. Her career milestones include a silver medal at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago and another silver at the 2024 Women’s FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers in Ranchi with the national team. These experiences provide her with a comprehensive understanding of the sport at all levels, making her a valuable asset to collegiate athletics.