With over 20 years of experience, Coach Dawn Callahan brings exceptional knowledge, passion, and leadership to the St. Louis Force Hockey Club. Field hockey has been a defining part of her life since she first picked up a stick in seventh grade.
Coach Callahan holds a USA Field Hockey National Level 2 Coaching Certification and a Level 1 Umpire Certification. She also serves as a USFHA Nexus Coach and the Head Coach at Parkway West High School.
Throughout her career, Coach Dawn has been dedicated to creating a positive, competitive, and team-oriented environment that emphasizes skill development, tactical awareness, and a lifelong love of the game. Her coaching philosophy centers on mentoring athletes both on and off the field, helping each player reach their fullest potential.
As the mother of two boys who play the sport, she is especially passionate about growing field hockey opportunities for boys in the St. Louis community. She’s thrilled to be part of the St. Louis Force’s mission to expand the game locally, nationally, and internationally. With the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles on the horizon, it’s an exciting time for field hockey in the United States.
Sean is a UK-qualified field hockey coach and umpire with over 20 years of playing and coaching experience across various UK clubs. He also serves as the Head Coach for the Whitfield School Varsity Field Hockey Team.
Sean says field hockey has been a lifelong passion of mine—truly part of who I am. My father played at the highest level in the UK, Germany, and Holland, and his love for the game inspired both me and my two younger brothers to follow in his footsteps. I practically grew up on the sidelines of a hockey pitch, stick in hand before I could even walk! I’ve played at the UK regional level and have been coaching since I was 18. You could say hockey runs in our family’s blood!
In recent years, I’ve transitioned from being primarily a player to focusing more on coaching—a natural shift as experience (and maybe a little less speed!) set in. Back in the UK, I’ve coached teams from U8s to adult men’s and women’s 1st teams competing in regional leagues. Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of coaching players who’ve gone on to represent England and Great Britain, and I’ve even shared the field with a few GB Olympians in my playing days.
My family and I—especially my son—are thrilled to be part of the STL Force journey, and we can’t wait to see you out on the pitch!
James is a current member of the USA Junior Men’s U21 National Team and has been part of the USA Field Hockey Men’s High Performance pipeline since 2021. He has represented the U18 National Team on three international tours—once to Prague and twice to the Netherlands.
James began playing field hockey at the age of five but has been immersed in the sport for as long as he can remember, often accompanying his mom to practices and games while she coached at Missouri State University.
In addition to his playing career, James has contributed to the sport as an assistant coach for several youth teams and has worked at numerous summer camps and clinics. He is also a certified umpire with four years of experience.
James loves the team-oriented nature of field hockey and enjoys exploring the creative skills
and tricks that make the game so dynamic and fun.
Ty was recently named to the USA Junior Men’s U18 National Team and has been part of the USA Field Hockey Men’s High Performance pipeline since 2024. He competed in his first international tour in the spring of 2024, facing club teams from the Netherlands, England, South Africa, and New Zealand.
Introduced to the sport at a young age, Ty grew up on the sidelines watching his mom coach and his older brother play—always eager for his own chance to step onto the pitch. A true student of the game, he enjoys both coaching and umpiring, continually deepening his understanding of field hockey from every angle.
Ty is especially passionate about the tactical side of the game and loves sharing his knowledge and technical skills with younger players, helping them develop confidence and a deeper appreciation for the sport.
