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Mulhern Welcomes Nine New Panthers to 2025 Roster

8/29/2025 6:30:00 PM

Garden City, N.Y. - After another Northeast-10 Tournament appearance last season, Head Coach Jess Mulhern and the Adelphi University field hockey program look to recapture the NE10 Championship for the first time since 2022, bolstered by a strong 2025 recruiting class.

Teagan Adams

     Name: Teagan Adams
     Hometown: Manahawkin, N.J.
     Previous School: Limestone

     Position: Defense

 

   Prominent accolades from Previous School:

  • NFHCA academic squad
Teagan is transferring to us from a familiar place and joining some of her former teammates. We are excited for her to bring great experience to our back line as well. Teagan is an avid runner- we look forward to her endurance playing a role this season against tough competition in the NE10.
Head Coach Jess Mulhern
Marta Alvarez Auguet

     Name: Marta Alvarez Auguet
     Hometown: Terrassa, Spain
     High School: Escola Tecnos
     Position: Defense


     Prominent accolades from HS: 

  • Gold Medalist at the U18 Spanish National Championship in 2024
  • Bronze Medalist at the U16 Spanish National Indoor Championship and U16 Spanish National Championship in 2023
  • Bronze Medalist at the U14 Spanish National Championship in 2021

 

Marta is the first student-athlete from Spain to wear an Adelphi Field Hockey uniform in program history! We're excited to welcome a player with solid experience from the Spanish U18 Championships this past summer. Marta has great field vision and will make an impact on the defensive end.
Head Coach Jess Mulhern
Katie Dettore

    Name: Katie Dettore
     Hometown: Asheboro, N.C.
     Previous School: Limestone
     Position: Midfield

 

   Prominent accolades from Previous School: 

  • 2024 Captain of the Field Hockey team
  • 2024 SAC All-Tournament team
  • 2023 SAC All-Tournament team
Katie is transferring from former Division II program Limestone, along with her teammate Teagan. We’re excited for them to reconnect with Mignon and find their playing rhythm again together. We’re thrilled to have Katie join us for her senior season — she was named to the SAC All-Tournament Team last season while serving as a captain and defensive center mid at her previous school. We anticipate a great impact from her right away at Motamed Field.
Head Coach Jess Mulhern
Cassie Dodenhoff

    Name: Cassie Dodenhoff
     Hometown: Islip Terrace, N.Y.
     High School: East Islip
     Position: Goalkeeper

 

   Prominent accolades: 

  • Two time All-Division
  • All-County honorable mention
  • Scholar Athlete award recipient
Cassie was our first commit for the 2025 class, and we’re so excited the time has finally come for her to put on the black and gold, and take the cage. She’s super agile and quick on her feet. We’re looking forward to her joining our goalkeeping unit and making a splash in her freshman campaign.
Head Coach Jess Mulhern
Parris Duenas

  Name: Parris Duenas
     Hometown: East Northport, N.Y.
     High School: Commack
     Position: Forward/ Midfield

 

 

 

   Prominent accolades from HS:

  • All-County nominee
  • All-Classification award winner
  • Named Defensive MVP
  • Named to the tri-state watch list
  • Apart of Newsday's Top 50
Parris is a force on the attacking and midfield lines. We’ve had the opportunity to watch her play in many different roles across her high school and club teams, and we’re thrilled to have her at Motamed Field this fall. She’s aggressive, fast, and coachable. We can’t wait to see what she’ll produce on the field this season!
Head Coach Jess Mulhern
Jena Geels

    Name: Jena Geels
     Hometown: Hilversum, Netherlands
     High School: Comenius College
     Position: Forward

 

   Prominent accolades from HS: 

  • Two time indoor hockey champion
  • One time field hockey champion
Jena is a stellar attacker. She has an eye for the cage and will be a great addition to our attacking corner unit. She has the ability to regain possession and create goal-scoring opportunities with her quick release on shots. Her positive nature will bring great energy to the team, both on and off the field.
Head Coach Jess Mulhern
Izzy Leclair

     Name: Izzy Leclair
     Hometown: Foxboro, Ma.
     High School: Foxboro
     Position: Midfield

 

   Prominent accolades from HS: 

  • Senior field hockey team captain 
  • Hockomock all-star
  • Eddie Guy memorial bulldog award recipient
  • Senior gymnastics captain
Izzy is a well-rounded student-athlete, entering the nursing program at Adelphi and coming off a successful high school career. She brings power behind the ball and excellent field vision. We see Izzy as a versatile player who can be placed anywhere — attack, midfield, or defense — and make a difference on the field.
Head Coach Jess Mulhern
Hadasah Roa

 Name: Hadasah Roa
     Hometown: Carle Place, N.Y.
     High School: Carle Place
     Position: Defense

 

   Prominent accolades from HS: 

  • 2023-24 All-County honorable mention
  • 2023-24 Most Valuable Defensive player
  • 2022 Resiliency Award
  • 2022 Unsung Hero (Lacrosse)
Hadasah comes to Adelphi from nearby Carle Place, rejoining some former teammates — and it’s great to have another Frog alum on the roster! Hadasah’s coaches, who are AUFH alums themselves, have raved about her, and through our time getting to know her, we see exactly why. Her defensive experience will be a great addition to the field — she played a big role in Carle Place’s championship seasons.
Head Coach Jess Mulhern
Jody Van Aardt

 Name: Jody Van Aardt
     Hometown: Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
     High School: Pearson
     Position: Midfield

 

   Prominent accolades from HS: 

  • 2024  U18A Provincial team most dedicated player of the year
  • 2024  U18A Provincial team
  • 2023  U18A Provincial team
  • 2022  U16A Provincial team
  • 2021  U16A Provincial team
  • 2021  U16A Provincial team most promising junior player
Jody is an exciting addition to our team. She brings high-level skill and ball control, and combined with her speed and strength, she’ll be a tough player to match up with on the field. We see Jody stepping in and connecting well with our returners and newcomers, bringing strong game knowledge and making her presence felt on both sides of the ball.
Head Coach Jess Mulhern

Now entering her fourth season as head coach, Mulhern led the Panthers to their first and only NE10 championship in program history.