The Lindbergh High School’s field hockey program enters the new season with momentum and a renewed sense of direction under head coach Andrew Shipp.
Coming off a strong campaign last fall, the Flyers are working to build on that foundation while adjusting to roster changes and a challenging schedule. Lindbergh finished last season with a competitive record and showed they could contend with some of the area’s top programs. Shipp believes this year’s group, with added depth and improved stick skills, is ready to take another step forward.
The Flyers stayed busy this summer, participating in the local 7v7 league hosted by the St. Louis Field Hockey Coaches Association. Many players also joined club teams to sharpen their skills and gain more high-level experience.
“Summer was about getting more kids interested in the program and working on our stick skills,” Shipp said. “We’ve leveled up in the way we are scheduled, and as such, we need to focus more on the small skills to have a successful campaign.”
Two players expected to set the tone are senior Allie Hewing and junior Elaina Meyer, both of whom had standout seasons a year ago. Shipp said both bring skill, toughness and experience that the younger players will look up to.
The Flyers will also lean on athletes like Haedyn Sievert, a versatile wing who quietly makes a big impact with her consistency and pace.
“She may not be a loud leader, but she pushes the pace and makes every sprint count,” Shipp said.
The Flyers are also excited about the influx of underclassmen. Sophomore goalie Evy Przygoda is expected to challenge for time in the net right away, giving Lindbergh stability at a crucial position. Several other sophomores are battling for minutes in the midfield and pushing veterans for starting roles.
Shipp noted that the competition has fueled strong practices. The Flyers haven’t yet voted on team captains, but Shipp said leadership has already been evident in the way players have pushed each other through conditioning and drills.
“So far, this team has been very active and engaged. The buy-in has been outstanding,” he said.
This year’s goals are both immediate and long-term. In the short term, Lindbergh wants to finish above .500 while competing against many of the top six teams in the area. Looking ahead, the program continues to grow through outreach, including a middle school team and field hockey days in local PE classes. Fourteen incoming freshmen joined this year’s roster, many of whom were introduced to the sport through those initiatives.
For Shipp, the biggest strength of the 2025 Flyers is the collective mindset.
“Everyone is pulling in the right direction,” he said. “We’ve got positional battles that will make us stronger, and if we continue to grow as a group, we’ll be right where we want to be.”
With experience at the top, rising talent pushing through the ranks, and a challenging schedule ahead, Lindbergh is prepared to compete among the area’s best.
