Building Lasting Relationships: We value the relationships formed within our club. From players and coaches to parents and supporters, we encourage a strong sense of camaraderie and lifelong friendships.
If you have any questions or would like to express your interest in having your child join our club, please contact us at: avamagicfh@gmail.com.
We are more than happy to provide further information and address any queries you may have.
Our club looks forward to embark on this journey with you and your athlete, and we hope that our efforts will leave a lasting, positive imprint and impact on the young athletes of Alexandria and its neighboring cities!
Coach Philomena (Phil) Fitzgerald
Coach Phil is a native of Alexandria and began her field hockey career in middle school with the Alexandria Summer Field Hockey League. She played for T.C. Williams High School (now Alexandria City High School) and captained the team as a senior, leading the team to a district championship as well as a run at states. She finished her high school career as the Patriot District Player of the Year, first team all-conference, first team all-region, first team all-state, and an All-Met first team selection for field hockey. She also was the Female Athlete of the Year at T.C. Williams High School, a member of the indoor track team, and a captain of the soccer team her senior year, which also made a run at states. She has also been recently inducted to the Alexandria City High School's Athletic Hall of Fame, joining other legendary former professional athletes, Olympians, and famous alumni.
Coach Phil played Division I field hockey at The College of the Holy Cross. She was a three year starter and captained the team her senior year, earning a spot on the Patriot League All-Tournament team. She graduated in 2020 with a degree in Economics and a minor in Dance an Africana Studies concentration. She now works in Old Town Alexandria.
Currently, Coach Phil is an assistant coach for Alexandria City High School’s Varsity field hockey team. She hopes to spread her love and knowledge of the game across Northern Virginia and especially in her hometown of Alexandria.
Recently, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce named Coach Phil as one of Alexandria's "40 Under Forty" honorees in 2023, highlighting the city's young and dynamic leaders!
Coach Phil will coach one of the club's u12 teams and the u16 (8th-9th grade) team in fall 2023.
Coach Phil Fitzgerald (u12-5th and u14)
Meet the Coaches for the u10 Black (3rd-4th grade), u10 Purple (3rd-4th grade), u12 Black (5th-6th grade), and u14 (7th-8th grade) teams!
Coach Maddy Fagan (u10 Purple)
Coach Erin Saybolt (Winter Indoor Program Coordinator and u14 Assistant Coach)
Coach Emmy Reinwald (u14 Head Coach)
Guest coaches have helped with seasonal clinics for AVA Magic!
Jenn Hatfield, Harvard University, 2010-2013
Coach Kali Kishter, Elizabethtown College, 2021
Diane LeRoy, Elmira College, 2015-2018
Address:
2312 Mt. Vernon Ave., #208
Alexandria, VA 22301
Email:
avamagicfh@gmail.com