Maureen Perkins, Connecticut- 2025
For the past 27 years, Maureen Perkins has combined her roles as teacher, coach, and advocate to shape opportunities for girls and women in sports. As both a history teacher and head field hockey coach at Glastonbury High School (CT), Perkins has combined her love of education with her passion for athletics, guiding generations of young women to success both on and off the field. Her field hockey program has achieved tremendous success, winning 11 Central Connecticut Conference championships and two state championships, while amassing over 300 career wins.
Her coaching excellence has been recognized at the highest levels. Perkins is a four-time Connecticut High School Coaches Association (CHSCA) Coach of the Year and was also named a National High School Coach of the Year finalist. Beyond her own team, she has been a tireless leader in shaping the sport of field hockey across the state. She has served on the Executive Board of the CHSCA, been an active member of the CIAC Field Hockey Committee, and acted as the Central Connecticut Conference field hockey liaison. Her influence extends far beyond the wins, helping to ensure the sport continues to grow and thrive.
Perkins’s motivation to coach is deeply personal. Inspired by the women who once coached her – leaders who believed in her abilities and empowered her – she sought to provide that same encouragement for her own players. Throughout her career, Perkins has mentored countless young women, teaching them not only the skills of field hockey but also the importance of self-belief, resilience, and recognizing their own value. For Perkins, coaching has always been about much more than competition; it has been about shaping confident young women ready to take on the world.
Today, Maureen Perkins is recognized as one of Connecticut’s most respected coaches and advocates for girls’ athletics. Her 27 years of service stand as a testament to her dedication, passion, and commitment to empowering young women through sport. Her induction into the New Agenda-Northeast Hall of Fame honors not only her remarkable achievements on the field but also the lasting impact she has had as a mentor, role model, and champion for girls and women in athletics.