Joey Prestidge joined the Latin community as a systems operation manager in the information technology department and the head of the field hockey program in March 2021. After his first season leading the Hawks, Prestidge received the Newcomer Coach of the Year Award from the CLS Booster Club. He has successfully balanced his IT career with an extensive coaching resume that includes club, high school, collegiate, and international experience in both indoor and outdoor field hockey. After competing throughout high school and for the University of Leeds, he went on to play professionally in the National Leagues of England, France and Australia. He began coaching as a teen and has achieved certifications in coaching and umpiring in the United States, England, and France.
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