Email: morgan.irons@berwickacademy.org

Coach Morgan Irons brings a wealth of collegiate-level playing and coaching experience to Berwick Academy’s Field Hockey program. A standout player at the Division I level, Morgan competed for four years at UMass Lowell, where she was named team captain in 2020. Her leadership and drive on the field led her to transition into coaching, spending two years at Western New England University, a Division III program, where she developed a passion for mentoring young athletes.

Morgan loves the atmosphere at Berwick Academy, describing it as “a great place to be.” She values the opportunity to coach athletes who are eager to improve and sees it as a chance to help them not only become better field hockey players but also to grow as confident young women. Inspired by her own head coach at UMass Lowell, who shaped her into the person and leader she is today, Morgan focuses on teaching her players to be strong teammates who can support one another both on and off the field.

“It’s important to me that they first are great teammates,” she shares. “Being able to work in groups and support the people around them is a must. Being a positive outlet for their team or even coaches and seeing how much it can turn around someone’s day is invaluable.”

Her coaching philosophy centers on holistic development—instilling in her players the importance of hard work, perseverance, and character. She encourages her athletes to continue improving on their own time by putting in extra effort, whether through stick skills, extra workouts, or watching game footage to build their field hockey IQ.

One of her proudest moments as a coach was securing her first win as head coach—a special milestone that affirmed her commitment to helping her athletes reach their highest potential. Coach Irons’ favorite pre-game song, “Pump It Up,” captures her enthusiasm and competitive spirit.

Through her dedication and experience, Coach Irons is not only helping her players become better athletes but also building a program where young women can grow into strong, resilient individuals.