Wildcats will officially offer conference competition as a member of the North Eastern Athletic Conference in the fall of 2018
Cazenovia College Athletics has announced the addition of women’s field hockey as the college’s 15th intercollegiate athletic offering. Actively recruiting to launch in the fall of 2017, the Wildcats will officially offer conference competition as a member of the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) in the fall of 2018.
Leading the Wildcats field hockey program will be Adair Milmoe, also the college’s head women’s lacrosse coach.
“There are so many quality programs at Cazenovia College and to be given the privilege to lead both field hockey and lacrosse here is remarkable,” said Milmoe. “Having the ability to impact the lives of 40 to 50 young ladies at Cazenovia in a positive manner via the sport of field hockey or lacrosse is not only humbling, but inspiring.”
Milmoe, a former college athlete, played both field hockey and women’s lacrosse at perennial NCAA Division III powerhouse, William Smith College.
Milmoe also brings over 15 years of coaching experience to Cazenovia College and is no stranger to building a program. As a head coach, Milmoe grew the field hockey team at SUNY Oswego into a reputable program in the SUNYAC from 2001-05 and transitioned Morrisville State field hockey from NJCAA to NCAA status during her tenure with the Mustangs from 2006-11.
In just her first season as Cazenovia’s women’s lacrosse coach, Milmoe led the Wildcats to an (11-6, 8-1 NEAC) record, and the programs first ever regular season championship.
Director of Athletics and Recreation at Cazenovia College Pete Way said he believes field hockey is a natural addition to the college as it is a highly popular scholastic sport, especially in the Upstate New York area.
“Upstate New York consistently produces some of the top high school field hockey teams and talent in the state,” said Way. “We welcome the opportunity to showcase what Cazenovia College has to offer these potential student-athletes both academically and athletically.”
The field hockey Wildcats will compete on Christakos Field, the college’s turf athletic field home to Cazenovia’s soccer, lacrosse and softball programs.
“I am excited and confident in our ability to grow the field hockey program within a short period of time,” said Milmoe. “We are well located for the sport and offer solid academic programs and competitive financial assistance for our students. We will continue to grow the Wildcats brand with a spirit of optimism.”
