BROOKVILLE, N.Y. - Anna Rogers has been named Head Field Hockey Coach, Long Island University Director of Athletics Elliott Charles announced on Friday. Rogers joins LIU from Lock Haven University, where she has worked since 2016 and served as the program's head coach since 2023.

In her 10 total seasons at Lock Haven, Rogers helped guide the program to four seasons of 10 or more wins. In 2022 the Bald Eagles went 12-7, the program's most wins in seven years, and posted a 9-0 mark at home, the program's first unbeaten home record since 2003.

The 2022 team featured one All-American, two all-region selections, and five all-conference selections.

Prior to Lock Haven, Rogers served as the head coach of the club program at the University of California Santa Barbara for five seasons (2011-2016) and as the head coach at Elmira College for four seasons (2007-2011).

Rogers graduated with a master's degree in education from Elmira in 2010 and with a bachelor's degree in health and physical education from Old Dominion University in 2007. As a collegiate player at ODU, she was a part of five NCAA Tournament teams and two conference championship teams.

Rogers also holds numerous professional certifications, including Level I and II coaching certifications from the United States Field Hockey Association (USFHA), and certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and a Fitness Nutrition Specialization (FNS).

"I am incredibly thankful to Athletic Director Elliott Charles and President Dr. Kimberly Cline for the opportunity to lead the LIU field hockey program," said Rogers. "There is a strong foundation already in place, and I am excited to build upon it with passion, purpose, and a commitment to excellence.

"My goal is to foster a culture centered on accountability, development, and pride—both on and off the field—while continuing to elevate the competitive standard of the program. The future of LIU field hockey is bright, and I am energized and ready to get to work with our student-athletes and the entire LIU community."