Mike Harrity, Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation, announced today the hiring of Jason Klinkradt as head coach of the Dartmouth field hockey program.
"Jason's command of the game, demonstrated effectiveness in building culture, and belief that elite competition and academic excellence are complementary make him an ideal fit for Dartmouth."
Mike Harrity
Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation
"We are excited to welcome Jason, his wife Taylor, and their daughter Sky to Hanover and can't wait for him to get started."
"I am honored to lead this outstanding group of student‑athletes."
Jason Klinkradt
Head Coach of the Dartmouth Field Hockey
"The tradition, academic excellence, and competitive spirit of Dartmouth make this a truly special opportunity. I look forward to building a program that reflects the best of Dartmouth field hockey — disciplined, resilient, and united."
A global contributor to the sport, Klinkradt ("KLINK-ratt") has coached field hockey on three continents and has led teams through more than 1,000 competitive matches across school, collegiate, national, and international competitions. He has helped develop multiple Olympians and advanced cutting‑edge approaches to match preparation and performance optimization.
Klinkradt joins the program with three years of NCAA Division I coaching experience, having most recently served as an assistant coach at Old Dominion. Prior to his tenure at Old Dominion, he spent a season at the University of Delaware, where he held positions as both assistant coach and interim head coach. During his time at Delaware, he played an integral role in guiding the program to a CAA Championship and a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Previously, he served as assistant coach and technical director at James Madison University.
His experience within these programs has shaped a coaching approach grounded in technical excellence, competitive toughness, and the development of student‑athletes.
Before moving to the United States, Klinkradt spent nine years as a field hockey head coach for YMCA Club Dublin and was an assistant coach of Ireland's Senior Men's team. He also served as a support coach for Ireland's Senior Women's Team and was the lead performance analyst for the Ireland Men's National Team.
Klinkradt is originally from East London, South Africa, and holds a Master of Science degree in Sport Performance analysis from the Institute of Technology, Carlow in Carlow, Ireland.
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