Field Hockey
2014 Coach of the Year
Tara Worley
Lakeland High School
Suffolk,
Virginia Impact Statement
“It was kind of like the last hurrah. It’s always nice to be recognized, but that’s not why you do it.” -Tara Worley
Biography
Coach Worley built Lakeland High School field hockey program into one of the best in the State of Virginia during her 15-years as head coach of the Lady Cavaliers.
Worley’s lifetime record stands at 250-46-3 with her 2010 squad winning Virginia’s Class AAA state title. In addition to the 2010 state title, Worley coached her girls to two regional championships, 13 regular season Southeastern District titles, 12 district titles and one conference championship.
Worley retired after the 2013 season to continue her higher education and spend more time with her family.