Welcome to the Field Hockey School
Welcome to FHS, a venture from Coach Rutger Wiese.
We're excited about the opportunity to work with you and your team at an upcoming camp or clinic.
What to Know
We’re now accepting registrations for our exciting new Spring Training Program in Weston, MA, and scheduling Summer and Fall 2026 dates for camps, clinics, and lessons. All sessions will be held in full compliance with state and local regulations—your safety remains our top priority.
Our Story
Years ago, we started playing field hockey at a club in the northern part of The Netherlands, a country known for having some of the toughest competition in the world. We’ve been coaching and playing the sport ever since, and we bring our passion and experience to every camp and clinic.
Our Mission
We aim to provide players with superior field hockey training and competitive opportunities that will aid in their growth as athletes. Improving takes a lot of work, so we challenge our players to get better—while having a bit of fun, too!
Our Values
Leadership, integrity, and teamwork are the foundation of everything we do. We value sportsmanship on and off the field, and we work to instill those attributes in all of the players we coach.
Our Approach
We're ready to customize our coaching and training to fit your program's needs — no matter what you're currently working on. Our primary focus is on team-based drills, and we're available to support coaches along the way, too.
Our Team
Rutger Wiese
Founder & Head Coach
Rutger Wiese is a high-performance leader who has shaped field hockey programs at every level — from youth development to the international stage — across the United States, the Netherlands, and beyond. With more than 20 years of coaching experience and six major European championships as a player, Wiese combines elite competitive insight with a relentless drive to build winning cultures.
As Head Coach of the USA Men’s National Team (2017–2020), Wiese transformed the program through a clear, long-term performance vision. He built an integrated pathway from junior to senior levels, established regional high-performance training centers, and elevated the team’s international standard. Under his leadership, Team USA qualified for five major tournaments, earning three bronze medals (World League Round 2, 2017; Pan American Cup, 2017; Pan American Games, 2019), a gold medal (World Series Round 1, 2018), and a semifinal appearance at the World Series Finals (2019). The team climbed the world rankings and secured wins over higher-ranked nations including France, South Africa, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Russia, while also drawing against Canada and Japan.
Wiese also assisted the Japan Women’s National Team in its preparation for the 2024 Summer Olympics Qualifier, contributing his high-performance expertise on the world’s biggest stage.
In 2017, he launched USA Field Hockey’s Junior National Program, creating a year-round high-performance pathway for U16, U18, and U21 athletes. Within three years the U21 squad achieved historic series wins over Canada (first since 2011) and Chile (first since the 1990s), and the program has since produced more than 10 senior national team players.
At the collegiate level, Wiese has built a reputation for driving competitive turnarounds and sustained success. As head coach at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2003–2009), he compiled a 96–39 record — the best in program history — leading the team to three NCAA Division II Final Fours and its first PSAC Championship while developing All-Americans and a National Player of the Year. He later helped guide Harvard to consecutive winning seasons for the first time in over a decade, with 12 athletes earning All-Ivy League honors. From 2022 to 2024, he also helped lead UMass Lowell to three consecutive playoff appearances, reinforcing his impact at the Division I level.
Before relocating to the United States, Wiese coached at the highest levels in the Netherlands, including leadership roles within the Dutch district system and national youth teams.
As a player, Wiese competed at the elite European level with H.C. Bloemendaal, winning three Dutch national championships and a European title. He later added a Scottish National Indoor Championship with Menzieshill H.C. to his résumé.
In 2003, Wiese founded RutgerSports, growing it into one of the premier field hockey camp organizations in the United States. In 2021, he launched The Field Hockey School, advancing his mission to develop athletes and coaches who compete with intelligence, resilience, and a championship mindset.
Beginning in spring 2026, Wiese will bring this wealth of experience and high-performance programming to Weston, Massachusetts, expanding his coaching, development, and training offerings in the New England region.