Frostburg State University Athletics

Christine Lottes has established herself as one of the top coaches in Frostburg State history during her nine-year tenure with the field hockey program.

She guided the team to a 105-43-8 overall record and she holds the record for most wins by a field hockey coach in the programs existence. She led the team to seven-consecutive 10-plus win seasons, five Maryland State Championships and six NCAA Tournament appearances in her final seven seasons with the Bobcats. She also coached 28 athletes to regional and national All-American status.

Frostburg State posted 15-4 season records under Lottes’ guidance in 1982, 1984 and 1986. In ’82, FSU set the school record for wins and shutouts (10) and was ranked as high as fifth in the national poll. In ’86, the field hockey team set the school record for most consecutive wins (9) while being crowned ESAC Champions. Frostburg State was ranked as high as fourth in the national poll and defeated five ranked opponents on the season.

On a national level, Lottes worked with the U.S. Olympic Development Program and she held an advanced coaching certificate from the United States Field Hockey Association (USFHA). She was a member of the Regional Field Hockey Committee and chaired the Maryland State Field Hockey Committee for seven years. She also coached an A.A.U. Junior field hockey team in Tennessee while at Frostburg State.