As New Trier High School's field hockey team gears up for another competitive season, Head Coach Brittany Romano and her staff are focused on maintaining the program’s high standards. With a strong offseason training regimen and a mix of experienced and emerging talent, the Trevians are preparing to make another deep run. Here’s a look at their offseason efforts and expectations for the upcoming season.
Offseason Focus: Strength and Conditioning for Elite Performance
The Trevians dedicate their offseason to strength and conditioning, ensuring that players remain in peak form year-round. Training sessions take place twice a week, complemented by many athletes' participation in club field hockey or other sports. The goal is to enhance speed, endurance, and overall game intelligence while refining individual skills through club play.
Special Offseason Events: Summer Camp and Team Development
Over the summer, New Trier runs a six-week field hockey camp to focus on skill development, team tactics, and program bonding. This structured training period allows players to sharpen their techniques, build chemistry, and reinforce the program’s competitive mindset before the official season begins.
Roster Updates: Key Departures and Promising Additions
The Trevians are experiencing significant roster changes, graduating several key players who made a lasting impact on the program:
Beatrice Ottsen – Illinois Defensive Player of the Year (University of Michigan commit)
Kennedy Glinn – Illinois Goalkeeper of the Year (Colgate University commit)
Julia Soriano – Northwestern University commit
Additionally, four starting defenders from last season are moving on, creating opportunities for younger players to step into pivotal roles.
Players to Watch: A Blend of Experience and Rising Stars
Despite the departures, the Trevians are bolstered by returning standout Lilly Cimaroli, a Princeton University commit and U18 National Team selection. She will lead a talented and hungry group that includes highly regarded members of the Class of 2027:
Libby McCalla
Eloise Breen
Kayla Chudgar
Caroline Dellin
These young athletes are poised to step up and make an immediate impact, ensuring that New Trier remains a dominant force.
Strength Training and Team Dedication
The team has embraced strength training as an essential component of their preparation. Training twice a week throughout the year, the Trevians understand that competing at the national level requires discipline, dedication, and physical resilience.
Coaching Perspective: Preparing for the Next Chapter
The coaching staff is currently finalizing the summer curriculum, focusing on player development goals and team strategies. With a strong tradition of excellence, the Trevians’ coaches are eager to implement new approaches that will maximize team performance and continuity heading into the fall season.
Challenges Ahead: Adjusting to Key Departures
With eight seniors graduating—including four starting defenders—this season presents a challenge in terms of rebuilding the backfield. However, the Trevians are confident in their young talent and are ready to develop new leaders who will uphold the program’s legacy.
Looking Forward
Despite significant roster turnover, New Trier Field Hockey remains a powerhouse, driven by skilled returning players, promising underclassmen, and a commitment to excellence. As they enter the new season, the Trevians are ready to prove that their program continues to be one of the best in the state and beyond.
Kennedy Glinn – Illinois Goalkeeper of the Year (Colgate University commit)
Julia Soriano – Northwestern University commit
Additionally, four starting defenders from last season are moving on, creating opportunities for younger players to step into pivotal roles.
Players to Watch: A Blend of Experience and Rising Stars
Despite the departures, the Trevians are bolstered by returning standout Lilly Cimaroli, a Princeton University commit and U18 National Team selection. She will lead a talented and hungry group that includes highly regarded members of the Class of 2027:
Libby McCalla
Eloise Breen
Kayla Chudgar
Caroline Dellin
These young athletes are poised to step up and make an immediate impact, ensuring that New Trier remains a dominant force.
Strength Training and Team Dedication
The team has embraced strength training as an essential component of their preparation. Training twice a week throughout the year, the Trevians understand that competing at the national level requires discipline, dedication, and physical resilience.
Coaching Perspective: Preparing for the Next Chapter
The coaching staff is currently finalizing the summer curriculum, focusing on player development goals and team strategies. With a strong tradition of excellence, the Trevians’ coaches are eager to implement new approaches that will maximize team performance and continuity heading into the fall season.
Challenges Ahead: Adjusting to Key Departures
With eight seniors graduating—including four starting defenders—this season presents a challenge in terms of rebuilding the backfield. However, the Trevians are confident in their young talent and are ready to develop new leaders who will uphold the program’s legacy.
Looking Forward
Despite significant roster turnover, New Trier Field Hockey remains a powerhouse, driven by skilled returning players, promising underclassmen, and a commitment to excellence. As they enter the new season, the Trevians are ready to prove that their program continues to be one of the best in the state and beyond.
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