Linda Kreiser

Field Hockey
2016 Coach of the Year

Linda Kreiser

Lower Dauphin High School

Middletown,
Pennsylvania

Impact Statement

“The team aspect of our program has been the trump card of our program. People want to be part of our tradition and our family.” -Linda Kreiser

Biography

Kreiser has had an incredible career with a lifetime record of 738-104-35 with six state titles in 1993, 1998, 2006, 2009, 2012 and 2013.

She began her coaching career at her alma mater in 1978. Kreiser has been inducted into the National Field Hockey Coaches’ Hall of Fame, the USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame and into the Millersville University Athletics Hall of Fame.

Not only is Kreiser a great coach, she was also an excellent player. She played on Team USA from 1972 through 1979 and participated in the 1975 World Cup.

Since being honored, Kreiser has continued to lead Lower Dauphin. She and her Falcons have finished second the past two season (2018 and 2019). In addition, Kreiser accomplished another feat. On September 16, 2019, she won her 800th career victory knocking off Susquehanna Township 8-1.

 


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Records

  • Coached
  • Professional Achievements

  • National Field Hockey Coaches’ Hall of Fame Inductee
  • 2014 USA Field Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
  • Millersville University Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee
  • Personal Honors

  • Played on Team USA 1972-1979, incluing the 1975 World Cup