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Britt Broady Announced as Brown Field Hockey Head Coach
1/5/2022 9:00:00 AM | Field Hockey, General
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Britt Broady, a USA Field Hockey Level III certified coach with two decades of collegiate and national coaching experience, has been named the head coach of the Brown University field hockey program, Vice President for Athletics and Recreation M. Grace Calhoun, PhD. announced today (Jan. 5). Broady was a four-year student-athlete in the Ivy League (1997-2000).
"We are extremely excited to announce Britt Broady as our new field hockey head coach and to welcome Britt, her husband Jimmy, and two daughters to the Brown family," said Calhoun. "Britt's wealth of coaching experience and competitiveness at premier academic institutions, along with a strong sense of values alignment, made her stand out among an outstanding pool of candidates."
"I am incredibly impressed with the energy and excitement Grace and her staff have constructed in a short period of time," said Broady. "Their vision of how Brown Athletics will grow and excel while developing scholar-athletes aligns with my coaching philosophy, passion and desire to win. I am honored to lead the field hockey program at Brown in this pivotal time."
"I would also like to express my appreciation to the administration, staff and student-athletes at UC Davis," added Broady. "I am grateful for their commitment to the field hockey program and the progress made in the past five seasons. I learned so much in my time as an Aggie and feel very prepared for this next opportunity."
Broady comes to College Hill after spending the last five seasons as head coach of the UC Davis program. Under Broady, the Aggies set a program win-percentage record with eight wins in the 2019 season which included wins over American and rival UC Berkeley.
In the 2021 season, UC Davis finished with wins over Bellarmine, Brown, New Hampshire, Ohio, St. Louis, and Stanford. Senior Madison Theodore earned the program's first multi-year All-Region selection and freshman Caroline Stutte was named to the America East All-Rookie team.
The 2019 Aggies finished the season with eight victories and ranked 18th in the NCAA in shutouts per game (0.29) and 20th in the NCAA in goals against average (1.39). Senior goalkeeper Chelsea Bigelow was named a 2019 NFHCA All-Region honoree after leading the America East conference in shutouts (five) and finished third in the NCAA in save percentage (.806), 12th in the NCAA in saves per game (6.12), and 18th in the NCAA in goals against average (1.39).
In total, Broady helped 13 Aggies garner All-America East honors and three Aggies earn NFHCA All-Region honors in her tenure.
In the classroom, Broady's UC Davis squads excelled with double-digit Aggies regularly named to the NFHCA National All-Academic Squad. A program-best 12 Aggies appeared on the prestigious all-academic squad in 2018 and 2020.
Prior to her time on the West Coast, Broady spent five seasons as an assistant at Duke (2011-15) under legendary head coach Pam Bustin, a USA Field Hockey Hall-of-Famer and two-time ACC and NFHCA South Region Coach of the Year.
While at Duke, Broady was pivotal in the Blue Devils reaching the 2013 National Championship game and the 2015 NCAA Final Four, and several student-athletes were selected to the All-America, All-Region, and All-ACC teams. She also coached future US National Team goalkeeper, Lauren Blazing.
Broady served as an assistant under Bustin at Louisville for eight seasons (2003-10), helping the Cardinals claim five conference championships and three NCAA tournament appearances. Under Broady's guidance, two Cardinal goalkeepers earned NFHCA All-America and conference goalkeeper of the year honors.
Broady began her coaching career at American University, spending the 2001 and 2002 seasons with the Eagles.
In addition to her collegiate experience, Broady has two decades of involvement with USA Field Hockey at several levels. Notably, Broady spent two seasons as an assistant coach with the U.S. Under-21 National team, helping the Americans win silver at the 2016 Pan American games and an eighth-place finish at the 2016 World Cup.
Outside of her work with the Under-21 team, Broady is currently the Northern California Head Coach and Regional Selection Manager of the USA Nexus Program, a position she has held since 2016. A National and Regional Futures Tournament selector and coordinator since 2001, Broady has worked with USA Field Hockey at several tournaments, development team training camps, and Futures programs since finishing her collegiate playing career.
Broady currently serves on four NFHCA committees after being named to the NCAA Championship Committee, the NCAA Field Hockey Rules Committee, and the NCAA Regional Advisory Committee in 2020. She has served on the NCAA All-American, West Region committee since 2018.
Broady graduated from Dartmouth College in 2001 with a degree in Brain and Psychological Sciences and Biology following a stellar career with the Big Green. A four-year starting goalkeeper and captain as a senior, Dartmouth compiled a 44-29 record in her four seasons, finishing second in the Ivy standings in 1997 and third in 1998 and 2000.
As a junior in 1999, Broady (née D'Augustine) was named Second Team All-Ivy after posting a .802 save percentage and 1.29 goals against average along with a 14-5 record and four shutouts.
Broady holds the Big Green program records in career minutes (5117:38) and career wins (44). She ranks second in program history in career saves (431) and shutouts (16) and fifth in career save percentage (.792).
A native of Auburn, Maine, Broady returns to New England with her husband, Jimmy, a former baseball player at Louisville, and their two daughters.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT COACH BROADY
"I thought Britt was a great hire for UC Davis and she is the same for Brown. We will miss her positive influence in the west and great leadership." - Shellie Onstead, Cal Head Coach
"Brown has made an excellent hire with Britt Broady. She has a passion for the sport and truly values the student-athlete experience. Her ability to break the game down and build strong fundamental habits for success is what makes her a special coach. She knows the Ivy League experience first-hand and will do fantastic things with Brown Field Hockey." - Jarred Martin, Ohio State Head Coach
"Britt has a champion heart and I'm thrilled for Brown. An advocate of the game who puts people first; Britt has a passion for development and the gift of being explicit while genuinely sharing love for what she does. I admire her diversified and courageous journey developing teams across the country; a powerful illustration for young people and glimpse into where she can lead the Brown Bears." - Lynn Farquhar, St. Joe's Head Coach
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"We are extremely excited to announce Britt Broady as our new field hockey head coach and to welcome Britt, her husband Jimmy, and two daughters to the Brown family," said Calhoun. "Britt's wealth of coaching experience and competitiveness at premier academic institutions, along with a strong sense of values alignment, made her stand out among an outstanding pool of candidates."
"I am incredibly impressed with the energy and excitement Grace and her staff have constructed in a short period of time," said Broady. "Their vision of how Brown Athletics will grow and excel while developing scholar-athletes aligns with my coaching philosophy, passion and desire to win. I am honored to lead the field hockey program at Brown in this pivotal time."
"I would also like to express my appreciation to the administration, staff and student-athletes at UC Davis," added Broady. "I am grateful for their commitment to the field hockey program and the progress made in the past five seasons. I learned so much in my time as an Aggie and feel very prepared for this next opportunity."
Broady comes to College Hill after spending the last five seasons as head coach of the UC Davis program. Under Broady, the Aggies set a program win-percentage record with eight wins in the 2019 season which included wins over American and rival UC Berkeley.
In the 2021 season, UC Davis finished with wins over Bellarmine, Brown, New Hampshire, Ohio, St. Louis, and Stanford. Senior Madison Theodore earned the program's first multi-year All-Region selection and freshman Caroline Stutte was named to the America East All-Rookie team.
The 2019 Aggies finished the season with eight victories and ranked 18th in the NCAA in shutouts per game (0.29) and 20th in the NCAA in goals against average (1.39). Senior goalkeeper Chelsea Bigelow was named a 2019 NFHCA All-Region honoree after leading the America East conference in shutouts (five) and finished third in the NCAA in save percentage (.806), 12th in the NCAA in saves per game (6.12), and 18th in the NCAA in goals against average (1.39).
In total, Broady helped 13 Aggies garner All-America East honors and three Aggies earn NFHCA All-Region honors in her tenure.
In the classroom, Broady's UC Davis squads excelled with double-digit Aggies regularly named to the NFHCA National All-Academic Squad. A program-best 12 Aggies appeared on the prestigious all-academic squad in 2018 and 2020.
Prior to her time on the West Coast, Broady spent five seasons as an assistant at Duke (2011-15) under legendary head coach Pam Bustin, a USA Field Hockey Hall-of-Famer and two-time ACC and NFHCA South Region Coach of the Year.
While at Duke, Broady was pivotal in the Blue Devils reaching the 2013 National Championship game and the 2015 NCAA Final Four, and several student-athletes were selected to the All-America, All-Region, and All-ACC teams. She also coached future US National Team goalkeeper, Lauren Blazing.
Broady served as an assistant under Bustin at Louisville for eight seasons (2003-10), helping the Cardinals claim five conference championships and three NCAA tournament appearances. Under Broady's guidance, two Cardinal goalkeepers earned NFHCA All-America and conference goalkeeper of the year honors.
Broady began her coaching career at American University, spending the 2001 and 2002 seasons with the Eagles.
In addition to her collegiate experience, Broady has two decades of involvement with USA Field Hockey at several levels. Notably, Broady spent two seasons as an assistant coach with the U.S. Under-21 National team, helping the Americans win silver at the 2016 Pan American games and an eighth-place finish at the 2016 World Cup.
Outside of her work with the Under-21 team, Broady is currently the Northern California Head Coach and Regional Selection Manager of the USA Nexus Program, a position she has held since 2016. A National and Regional Futures Tournament selector and coordinator since 2001, Broady has worked with USA Field Hockey at several tournaments, development team training camps, and Futures programs since finishing her collegiate playing career.
Broady currently serves on four NFHCA committees after being named to the NCAA Championship Committee, the NCAA Field Hockey Rules Committee, and the NCAA Regional Advisory Committee in 2020. She has served on the NCAA All-American, West Region committee since 2018.
Broady graduated from Dartmouth College in 2001 with a degree in Brain and Psychological Sciences and Biology following a stellar career with the Big Green. A four-year starting goalkeeper and captain as a senior, Dartmouth compiled a 44-29 record in her four seasons, finishing second in the Ivy standings in 1997 and third in 1998 and 2000.
As a junior in 1999, Broady (née D'Augustine) was named Second Team All-Ivy after posting a .802 save percentage and 1.29 goals against average along with a 14-5 record and four shutouts.
Broady holds the Big Green program records in career minutes (5117:38) and career wins (44). She ranks second in program history in career saves (431) and shutouts (16) and fifth in career save percentage (.792).
A native of Auburn, Maine, Broady returns to New England with her husband, Jimmy, a former baseball player at Louisville, and their two daughters.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT COACH BROADY
"I thought Britt was a great hire for UC Davis and she is the same for Brown. We will miss her positive influence in the west and great leadership." - Shellie Onstead, Cal Head Coach
"Brown has made an excellent hire with Britt Broady. She has a passion for the sport and truly values the student-athlete experience. Her ability to break the game down and build strong fundamental habits for success is what makes her a special coach. She knows the Ivy League experience first-hand and will do fantastic things with Brown Field Hockey." - Jarred Martin, Ohio State Head Coach
"Britt has a champion heart and I'm thrilled for Brown. An advocate of the game who puts people first; Britt has a passion for development and the gift of being explicit while genuinely sharing love for what she does. I admire her diversified and courageous journey developing teams across the country; a powerful illustration for young people and glimpse into where she can lead the Brown Bears." - Lynn Farquhar, St. Joe's Head Coach
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the lifeblood of the athletics program, and exists to enhance the student-athlete experience through philanthropic support from alumni, parents, fans and friends. A gift through the Sports Foundation makes an immediate impact on today's Brown Bears and helps them to be their best in the classroom, in competition and most importantly in the community. To learn more about supporting the Bears, please click here.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownAthletics on Twitter, @BrownAthletics on Instagram, like /BrownAthletics on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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