Meet Our Staff

Carrie MouraDirector of Coaching

Carrie Moura is the Head Field Hockey Coach at Christopher Newport University. Currently in her 11th season, Moura has brought the program to national status. She has led her team to the best season and best record in program history along with 7 consecutive NCAA appearances including: Elite 8,(4) Sweet 16’s, and 1st round (2). Moura was named “2006 Coach of the Year” by WomensFieldHockey.com and is a 3 time State Coach of the Year by VASIDs. She is Level II Certified by US Field Hockey and coaches Futures Elite in Region 8.

While completing her masters degree in Educational Leadership Sports Administration at Lynchburg College, Moura served as Assistant Coach carrying a 39-6 record and two NCAA births. Entering her 12th year of collegiate coaching, Moura is also a former physical education teacher (K-12).

Allie KerrDirector of Operations

A 2015 graduate from Christopher Newport University, Hackbarth was a four-year starter for the Nationally Ranked NCAA Div. III program. During those four years, the team made three NCAA appearances including a trip to the Final Four in 2013. Hackbarth’s efforts landed her honors on the All-Conference, All-State and Regional first team awards. After graduation, Hackbarth was the Assistant Coach for Union College Field Hockey in Schenectady, NY.
This past June, Allie married her college sweet-heart, Matt Kerr, a CNU Football graduate. They are excited to be back in the Hampton Roads area.

Meet Our Coaches

Kana HashigamiU16 and U19 Elite Coach and Referee

Starred as a midfielder and collected All-Conference during high school. Kana is now a player for the varsity team at Christopher Newport University. She has spent time in the back field on defense but also has been an integral part of CNU’s offense. Kana saw action in 17 games and made a pair of starts during her third year with the Captains; she contributed nine points on the offensive end, including four goals.

Liz ArrowU16 and U19 Elite Coach

She is a Virginia native from Colonial Forge High School. She was recruited by multiple DI schools but Liz desired to serve our country and enrolled at the United States Naval Academy. There she started the club team at USNA. There they were coached under Pam Hixon, a former USA Olympic Coach, for two years. Liz still serves for the Navy and lives Chesapeake with her husband.

Marlene LichtyCoach/Referee

Two-time All-American, Marlene Lichty dominated the field at Christopher Newport University. A local from Western Branch, Marlene was a vital part of CNU’s team since her freshman year, taking CNU to the Final Four her junior year. Marlene Lichty joined the Captain’s coaching staff in 2015 and now is the full-time assistant.

Our Team Also Includes…

Bailey Lien- Christopher Newport

Mackenzie Zabicki- Bridgewater College

Lorissa Morton- Longwood University

Kristie Robles- Old Dominion University

Kealsie Robles- Old Dominion University

Riley Keeter- Christopher Newport

Bailey Miller- Christopher Newport

Hannah Clark- Christopher Newport

Madison Doss- Christopher Newport

Alexa Weaver- Christopher Newport

Sam Brady- Warwick High