Leading with Pride, Texas Pride: Tina Edmonds

Leading with Pride, Texas Pride: Tina Edmonds

In this episode of No Advice Possible, we sit down with Tina Edmonds, Director of Texas Pride Field Hockey Club and one of the most influential leaders in the growth of the game in the U.S. From her decorated playing career at Maryland—where she was a 2x National Champion, All-American, and team captain—to building Texas Pride into a national powerhouse, Tina shares what it really takes to develop elite athletes and a winning culture in a non-traditional hockey region. We dive into her coaching philosophy, lessons learned from some of the game’s greatest minds, and how Texas Pride has consistently produced top-tier talent (including a seriously dominant goalkeeper pipeline). Plus, we talk challenges, opportunities, and what it means to grow the game in places like Texas. Whether you’re a coach, player, or sports parent—this one’s packed with insight, honesty, and a whole lot of pride.

Elite Moms: Amanda Golini and Megan Valzonis

This week we sit down with our teammates who have returned to elite competition after becoming mothers — and our conversation goes far beyond finding a nanny and changing diapers. We talk about what it actually takes to step back into high-performance sport, how their relationship with the game has changed, and the unexpected ways motherhood has strengthened their confidence on and off the field. We dive into the evolution within USA Field Hockey — how support systems, policies, and culture have grown to make space for women to both mother and compete at the highest level. We also highlight the behind-the-scenes support from husbands and families who make this pursuit possible, redefining what partnership looks like in elite sport. This episode is about resilience, identity, growth, and the powerful message it sends: you don’t have to choose between being a mother and being an athlete. Sometimes, becoming a mother makes you even more dangerous in the circle.

Built a Snowman, FIH Is Back, Winter Olympics

Jenny and Jill are back home catching up after travel, coaching, and surviving a southern snowstorm. This week they break down their NCAA bracket results (and consequences), the chaotic coaching carousel across college field hockey, and some questionable decisions from recent clinics and snow day adventures. They also dive into international hockey updates, including Pro League mini-series action, World Cup qualifier storylines, and buzz around the summer World Cup. Plus a fun detour into Winter Olympics beginning soon, highlighting headline athletes, opening ceremony and debating which field hockey players might actually survive winter sports.

Saving the world from Down Under: New Zealand's Grace O'Hanlon

Recorded in New Zealand ahead of the final in Dunedin at the 3 Nations Tournament, this episode features 2025 FIH Goalkeeper of the Year Grace O’Hanlon. Grace joins Jenny and Jill to talk through her career, what it meant to be named GK of the Year, her favorite moments with the Black Sticks, and how she balances elite sport with day trading. The conversation took place in New Zealand during the USA–New Zealand–Japan 3 Nations Tournament, just before the USA edged Kiwis in the final.

No Issue: Tigers in the Hockey India League

Too many Red Card Moments to count, spicy food, and figuring out life in India—this season gave us everything and more. In this episode, I’m joined by my Shrachi Bengal Tigers teammates as we break down our run to the Hockey India League Final and what it was really like living and playing in India. From cultural differences and spicy dishes to getting sick, surviving bus trips, and pulling on the iconic tiger kit, we share the moments fans won't catch on TV.