Saint Joseph's University

Brandi Ritz has joined the Saint Joseph's field hockey coaching staff for the 2026 season.

Ritz spent the previous three seasons as the head coach at the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, where she led the team to three Inter-Ac titles as well as PAISAA state championships in and a number one national ranking in both 2023 and 2025.  She was named the MAX Field Hockey National and Regional Coach of the Year in 2023 as well.
 
"We are thrilled to welcome Brandi to our coaching staff," head coach Sam Brown said.  "She has built a tremendous reputation through her success with the Academy of Notre Dame program and brings a proven history of developing winning teams and strong student-athletes.  Beyond her experience, she brings incredible energy, positivity, and a coaching style that will allow her to connect naturally with our players and help elevate our team culture every day.  Her background and perspective complement our staff extremely well."
 
"I am excited to join the Hawk family and contribute to the continued success of the Saint Joseph's field hockey program," Ritz said.  "Sam's leadership, vision, and experience make this an exciting opportunity to help build on that foundation.  I look forward to bringing my experience to Hawk Hill."

Prior to her stint at Notre Dame de Namur, she spent three seasons as an assistant coach and adjunct professor at Montclair State University after a two-year stint at the Stevens Institute of Technology, where she was an assistant for both the field hockey and women's lacrosse programs.  She served in a similar role as a graduate assistant at New England College as well while working on her MBA.
 
At the club level, Ritz was previously the Vice President of Operations at PowerHouse Field Hockey; she currently serves as an associate director and head coach at Blue Star Field Hockey.  Ritz also holds a Level II Coaching Certification from USA Field Hockey.
 
Ritz is a 2014 graduate of Daniel Webster College, where she was a five-sport athlete.  She served as the captain of the field hockey team and was a member of the 2010 NECC conference championship squad.  A native of Burlington, New Jersey, she later earned her MBA from New England College in 2016.