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Boersma Named Rise USWNT Head Coach
6/4/2021 5:18:00 PM | Field Hockey
DURHAM – USA Field Hockey announced that Duke field hockey assistant coach Ralph Boersma will be the head coach of the Rise U.S. Women's National Team.
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"I want to thank USA Field Hockey for the opportunities they have given me throughout the years," said Boersma. "I am honored and thankful to be named the head coach of the Rise team. I'm excited to help these ambitious athletes reach their field hockey goals and hopefully develop them into future Olympians! I also want to thank my head coach, Pam Bustin. Her passion and pride for USA Field Hockey as an alum is inspiring and her mentorship over the last four years has helped me become a better coach every day."
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Boersma joined the Blue Devil coaching staff in March 2017. In his four years at Duke, he's helped guide the program to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including back-to-back trips to the NCAA Quarterfinals in 2017 and 2018.
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"I'm thrilled for Ralph and the opportunity for him to extend the work that he loves to do," said Bustin. "The US field hockey program and the players involved will benefit from his coaching as we continue to prepare for international success. The Duke field hockey program is proud to share Coach Boersma as he leads and represents U.S. Rise."
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Boersma previously served as an assistant coach in 2018 and 2019 for Rise USWNT while also coaching the U-19 USWNT.
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"I want to thank USA Field Hockey for the opportunities they have given me throughout the years," said Boersma. "I am honored and thankful to be named the head coach of the Rise team. I'm excited to help these ambitious athletes reach their field hockey goals and hopefully develop them into future Olympians! I also want to thank my head coach, Pam Bustin. Her passion and pride for USA Field Hockey as an alum is inspiring and her mentorship over the last four years has helped me become a better coach every day."
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Boersma joined the Blue Devil coaching staff in March 2017. In his four years at Duke, he's helped guide the program to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including back-to-back trips to the NCAA Quarterfinals in 2017 and 2018.
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"I'm thrilled for Ralph and the opportunity for him to extend the work that he loves to do," said Bustin. "The US field hockey program and the players involved will benefit from his coaching as we continue to prepare for international success. The Duke field hockey program is proud to share Coach Boersma as he leads and represents U.S. Rise."
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Boersma previously served as an assistant coach in 2018 and 2019 for Rise USWNT while also coaching the U-19 USWNT.
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