Alycia Pollinger (Pici)
High School: Iroquois High School, 2009
College: Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, Division II, 2013
Major & Career: B.S. Biology, minors in History and Chemistry M.S. ED Science Education 7-12, Buffalo State 2014. 8th Grade Physical Science Teacher, Iroquois School District
LEVEL 2 USAFH Coach
LEVEL 2 Certified Nexus Coach
NYS State Chapter School Chair Leader
ALL WNY Committee Member
2025 BESSANT Grantee Award Winner
College: Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, Division II, 2013
Major & Career: B.S. Biology, minors in History and Chemistry M.S. ED Science Education 7-12, Buffalo State 2014. 8th Grade Physical Science Teacher, Iroquois School District
LEVEL 2 USAFH Coach
LEVEL 2 Certified Nexus Coach
NYS State Chapter School Chair Leader
ALL WNY Committee Member
2025 BESSANT Grantee Award Winner
Athletic Highlights
High School:
- 2 year varsity starter at forward, 3 year varsity letter winner
- ECIC All-Academic Team, 2008
- ECIC First Team All-Star, 2008
- Scholar Athlete, 2008
- All Western New York Honorable Mention, 2008
- Most Valuable Player, 2008
- 4 year starter athlete midfield/forward, led team in .500 shooting percentage, 2009, 58s/75gp
- PSAC Scholar athlete, 2009, 2011, 2012,
- Presidential Scholar Athlete, President’s award for athletic and educational excellence, 2009, 2010, 2012
- National Academic Team 2009, 2012,
- 1 PSAC playoff appearance versus Bloomsburg University
- Also ran track and field in High school (mid distance, sprints), a ski instructor since 2005
Coaching Experience
- Lancaster Varsity Head (2021-Present)
- Holland Varsity (2016-2020)
- East Aurora JV (2013-2015)
- Field Hockey Fever
- Buffalo FHC (2013-Present)
- Level 2 USAFH Coach
- Certified Nexus Coach Level 2
Coaching philosophy: To help develop young ladies understanding of the game so that they may develop a love for the sport of field hockey through life long qualities, of hard work and dedication by pushing them to be the best that they can be through 100% effort. I use real life situations and often science based understanding to relate game situations to concepts drawn from the classroom, I believe that the basics are the most important aspect of the game and that perfecting fundamentals is the key to success in improving game play. I also focus on lifelong skills outside field hockey that girls can learn through the game, I try to instill values about cooperation, teamwork, time management, responsibility, and hard work relating to future college attributes.
