Cheeseburners FHC Club Coaches.
Our coaching team boasts a plethora of field hockey knowledge. From individual skill development through tactics and game management, each coach provides high-level instruction to all club players. Check out their bios below ....
Meet the Coaching Team
|
Derek 'Degsy' Aspinall
Director of Coaching With 30+ years of coaching experience, Degsy prides himself on his ability to develop players from grassroots to international levels (and everywhere in between). Aspinall has been heavily involved in the advancement of Field Hockey since arriving in the US. Establishing [what is now] his fourth club this side of the pond, he was one of the original members of the USA Field Hockey (USAFH) Steering Committee for Club Development (at the USOC). While with the USAFH, he was a National Olympic Pipeline Coach and also served as NEXUS/Futures Program Head Coach (Region 8), Selector, Junior Olympic Coach, as well as being chosen to coach USA U21 Elite players. American Red Cross 'Adult CPR/AED, Child CPR and First Aid' Certified * Level Two England Hockey Certified Coach * Level One USA Field Hockey Accredited Coach * NFHS Accredited Interscholastic Coach * NFHS Certified Level Two Coach * NFHS Certified Field Hockey Coach * NFHS Certified Field Hockey Official |
|
Donna Pitock
U14 Head Coach Former Concordia University standout, Donna is very passionate about the game and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge have made some 35 appearances for tge Falcons, scoring 11 goals along the way. During her time with Concordia, Pitcok would achieve All-SAA Second Team status. Donna started her playing career at Naperville North High School (Illinois) where she was a four-year-starter. American Red Cross 'Adult CPR/AED, Child CPR and First Aid' Certified * NFHS Certified Field Hockey Coach * NFHS Certified Field Hockey Official |
|
Lorri Pitock
Club Coach We are thrilled to welcome Coach Lorri Pitock as an official member of our club staff starting in the Spring Season of 2025! Lorri is an exceptional and dynamic addition to our team. Her ability to translate her impressive on-field playing experience into a coaching role is a tremendous asset, providing an outstanding experience for everyone she works with. A graduate of Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) in 2023, Lorri was a standout player for the Falcons. Over the course of 51 games, she accumulated no fewer than 30 points, with 13 of those coming in her senior year. Her accomplishments include being named to the All-SAA First Team, All-SAA Second Team (twice), SAA All-Tournament Team, and earning the title of SAA Newcomer of the Year. American Red Cross 'Adult CPR/AED, Child CPR and First Aid' Certified ~ NFHS Certified Field Hockey & Field Hockey Goalie Coach ~ NFHS Certified Field Hockey Official |
|
Katie Quirke
Club Coach Katie started her playing career at Anitoch High School, Illinois, where she was a High Honor Roll student, lettering in field hockey [for four years] and softball [for three]. Making an Elite Eight appearance, she would lead the field hockey team in scoring [as a sophomore] and assists [as a junior]. A current member of the Concordia University varsity team, Quirke boasts 5 goals in 47 appearances for the Falcons. Quirke joined our coaching staff in 2024 and supports the development of all of our programs, bringing great insight and delivering age-specific content ensuring a challenging and relevant environment. NFHS Certified Field Hockey Coach * NFHS Certified Field Hockey Official |
|
Parks Cawthray
[Specialist] Goalkeeping Coach Parks is a welcomed addition to our staff providing specialist coaching to club goalkeepers. She hails from Oakville, Ontario, Canada, and is a current member of the Concordia University field hockey team. Prior to joining the Falcons, Cawthray would make her name in the Halton Secondary School Athletic Association, representing Abbey Park High School and winning a District Championship, earning goalkeeper of the tournament honors. At Concordia, she's already made 173 saves in 21 appearances. A great addition to our staff, she has a wonderful rapport with players and coaches alike. Canada Field Hockey Level One Certified Coach ~ Canada Field Hockey Level One Certified Umpire ~ NFHS Certified Field Hockey & Field Hockey Goalie Coach ~ NFHS Certified Field Hockey Official |
|
Rachel Kaperick
Assistant Goalie Coach Rachel is part of the successful Divine Savior Holy Angel (DSHA) program here in Milwaukee and the latest addition to our coaching staff. She is very keen and supports a wonderful, caring attitude when development of our younger players. Under the guidance of Parks Cawthray, Kaperick is sure to hone her coaching skills which will be a benefit to the club and her playing career. NFHS Certified Field Hockey & Field Hockey Goalie Coach |
|
Tori Jensen
U10 Coach Tori is one of our longest serving players and brings a wonderful energy to our U10 program. Keeping her sessions both informative and fun, she has built a wonderful relationship with our players. On the field, Tori is a former club captain and current captain of the Nicolet High School 'Knights' Field Hockey Club, Wisconsin's latest team to compete at the high school level. Tori would score the first-ever goal for the Knights, leading them to a 3-0 victory of their Arrowhead JV counterparts. NFHS Certified Field Hockey & Field Hockey Goalie Coach ~ NFHS Certified Field Hockey Official |
|
Blythe Aspinall
U10 Assistant Coach Blythe has been in or around hockey all her life. A former Lift Field Hockey participant, she supported the University School of Milwaukee High School program for the just over two years and was often seen organizing drills and providing useful tips to players. She is a current member of the infamous Milwaukee Winter Club where she is developing into a solid netminder as well as contributing on the ice when called upon. Aspinall Jnr is mature beyond her years and is very serious about coaching. Planning and delivering sessions has been more than a passing interest for this Fourth Grader. Look out for her at a future Cheeseburners practice. NFHS Certified Field Hockey & Field Hockey Goalie Coach * NFHS Certified Field Hockey Official |
