Alfred University Athletics has announced the appointment of Shelby Bourn as the Saxons’ Head Field Hockey Coach.
Bourn brings experience in building the structure and culture of a new field hockey program. She comes to Alfred University from NCAA Division II Roberts Wesleyan University. The Redhawks started a field hockey team that saw its first season of competition in 2023, the same season that Bourn was hired as the Top Assistant Field Hockey Coach.
“I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity and thrilled to continue building on the momentum of this young program at Alfred University,” Bourn said. “After meeting some of our student-athletes, I am even more excited about the group we have and look forward to developing a strong, competitive culture together this fall. I can’t wait to get started!”
“We are excited to see our field hockey program grow under Shelby’s leadership,” Associate Vice President for Student Experience, Athletics & Recreation Deb Steward said. “Throughout her career, Shelby has demonstrated the ability to develop a program, teach the game and mentor student-athletes. In addition, with the Saxon Hill Sports Complex, our field hockey players will have one of the finest facilities for practice and competition.”
Bourn will lead the Saxons in their first home contest at the Saxon Hill Sports Complex in the Fall of 2026. Alfred University will celebrate the grand opening of Saxon Hill on September 26, 2026, during Homecoming and Family Weekend.