Field Hockey
Dyer, Taylor
Taylor Dyer
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Email:
- ted316@lehigh.edu
- Phone:
- 610-758-4459
Former Tufts University All-American Taylor Dyer begins her sixth season on the Lehigh field hockey coaching staff in 2021 and fourth as associate head coach. Dyer was promoted to associate head coach in January of 2018. Dyer came to Lehigh from Tufts, where she served as assistant coach at her alma mater.Â
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Dyer and Caitlin Dallmeyer have helped the Mountain Hawks make impressive strides as of late. A former defender at Tufts, Dyer has helped Lehigh record multiple shutouts in four of her first five seasons.
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The program is undoubtedly on the rise. The 2020 campaign was moved to the spring of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and featured a shortened, five-game Patriot League only schedule. The Mountain Hawks began the season 2-0 with a 1-0 win over archrival Lafayette and 4-0 shutout of eventual Patriot League champion Bucknell. It marked Lehigh’s first win over the Bison since 2011 and the program’s largest-ever margin of victory over Bucknell. It also marked the first time since 2004 that the Mountain Hawks defeated Lafayette and Bucknell in the same season.
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Lehigh’s defense continued to shine, as the Mountain Hawks shut-out consecutive Patriot League opponents for the first time since 1991, and their 1.80 goals against average for the season was the program’s best since 1997. In fact, Lehigh was the second-to-last team in the nation to allow a goal. The Mountain Hawks finished the season with an RPI of 42, one behind Ohio State of the Big Ten (41) and two ahead of another Big Ten team in Penn State (44).
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Anchoring the back line was goalkeeper Maddie Kahn, who finished second nationally in save percentage (87.9). She was named Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Year – the program’s first major award winner since 2011 – and garnered second team All-Region recognition. Lenke Havas was named first team All-Region, and All-League, becoming the program’s first-ever four-time All-Patriot League honoree. Julia Gatelein had an outstanding rookie season, scoring three goals to tie for the team lead – including the game-winner in the opener at Lafayette – to earn second team All-League. She was also named the John Steckbeck Award, as Lehigh Athletics’ top first-year female student-athlete.
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The 2019 season was a season of progress, posting a 7-11 record, 2-4 in Patriot League play. The seven wins were Lehigh’s most since 2007. The Mountain Hawks finished in a three-way tie for fourth place (with Holy Cross and Boston University), the program’s best finish in the standings since 2011. Lehigh started the year 5-1 (its best start to a season since 1986). Along with its best overall record since 2007, the Mountain Hawks' 35 goals were also their most since 2007 while their 43 goals allowed were fewest since 2003. Lehigh's goal differential (-8) was its best since 2004.
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Drew Pecora broke the program’s single-season goal record, scoring her record 14th in overtime during the season finale. The goal gave Lehigh a thrilling 2-1 victory over defending Patriot League Champion Boston University, marking the Mountain Hawks’ first-ever win against the Terriers. Lehigh began the season with wins over Rider and Towson, a tight defeat against Richmond then victories over Georgetown, Colgate and Wagner. The Mountain Hawks weren’t just winning early on, but their average margin of victory was 2.2. At 5-1, Lehigh stood top 25 nationally in the first NCAA RPI of the season, signifying how far the program has come.
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Individually, Pecora and Havas were both named All-Patriot League and All-Region, the first time multiple Mountain Hawks were named NFHCA All-Region in program history. Havas was named All-Region for a second time and All-Patriot League for a third time in her first three seasons. Meanwhile, Amanda Boyer wrapped up an impactful career and was named to CoSIDA’s Academic All-District team, becoming just the second honoree in LUFH history. She was also named Academic All-Patriot League for a third straight season, winning the award every year she was eligible (all first-years are not eligible for the award).
Among the highlights of Dyer’s first few seasons was success against Lafayette not achieved in a long time. Lehigh picked up an overtime win vs. the Leopards in 2017, snapping a 13-game losing streak vs. Lafayette, the Mountain Hawks their first win in the all-time series since 2005. The following season, in 2018, the Mountain Hawks dropped a 3-2 overtime final at Lafayette, marking a second straight year they stood tied at the end of regulation. Prior to 2017, Lehigh had stood tied (or led) Lafayette at the end of regulation just twice in the previous 20 meetings. In the end, the Mountain Hawks scored multiple goals against the Leopards in 2018 for the first time since Oct. 6, 2007 (13 games ago). Even in 2019, Lehigh played a competitive 1-0 contest vs. the Leopards that came down to the wire.
In Dyer’s first season at Lehigh in 2016, the Mountain Hawks won six games, their most victories since 2011. Lehigh’s six home victories were its most since 2004. Lehigh’s final RPI jumped 13 spots, tied for the eighth highest jump in the nation. Among the Mountain Hawks’ victories were a season-opening win over Rider, their first against the Broncs since 2007, while Lehigh defeated eventual Patriot League Tournament team Holy Cross and beat Ivy League foe Brown in the season finale.
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The Mountain Hawks posted a four-game winning streak mid-season with victories over Holy Cross (1-0), Siena (4-3 in overtime), Colgate (6-0) and Towson (5-0). The 6-0 win over Colgate was Lehigh’s largest margin of victory since September of 2004, when it defeated Robert Morris 9-0. It was the Mountain Hawks’ first shutout of Colgate since 1986 and first in the Patriot League era, while Lehigh’s six goals were its most-ever scored in any Patriot League game (any opponent). In consecutive Patriot League games, the Mountain Hawks shut-out Holy Cross and Colgate, marking the first time in school history Lehigh shut-out consecutive league opponents. For the season, Lehigh posted three shutouts, its most since 2004. The Mountain Hawks also allowed just 46 goals, their fewest since 2004, while Lehigh allowed its fewest shots since 2007.
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On an individual level, both Marissa Glatt and Jackie Renda were named second team All-Patriot League while Renda was named to the Academic All-League team as well.
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Dyer also helped lead the program in parts of the spring of 2017 while Dallmeyer was on maternity leave.
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The success continued in 2017, a year highlighted by a thrilling 1-0 overtime win over Lafayette on Oct. 6 to snap Lehigh’s 13-game losing streak against the Leopards. It marked the Mountain Hawks’ first win over their archrivals since 2005. Lehigh began the year by defeating LIU Brooklyn in its season opener, holding a dominant 18-0 edge in shots to win consecutive season openers for the first time since 1999 and 2000. Lehigh later picked up a 4-1 win at Siena while also beating a resurgent Georgetown team. In their final weekend, the Mountain Hawks defeated Colgate 1-0 (the team’s third 1-0 win of the season) to finish tied for fifth in the final Patriot League standings. Due to tiebreaker, Lehigh finished ahead of Lafayette for the first time since 2007.
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Defensively, Lehigh allowed just 14.1 shots per game – fewest since 2007 – while also posting three shutouts, marking the first time since 1999 and 2000 the Mountain Hawks posted 3+ shutouts in consecutive years. In addition, the Mountain Hawks won all four Patriot League weekly awards (Offensive, Defensive, Goalkeeper, Rookie) at least once for the first time in school history. Both Renda and freshman Havas were named second team All-Patriot League while Boyer garnered Academic All-League honors.
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The 2018 season saw continued signs of progress. One of the biggest areas was its corner play as the Mountain Hawks turned 91 corner opportunities into 17 goals off corners. The 18.7 success percentage almost doubled the previous year's total. The Mountain Hawks defeated Ball State for the first time since 1984, picked up a Patriot League win over Colgate and defeated Towson in the season finale. Individually, Havas was named first team All-League and was named NFHCA All-Mideast Region, becoming just the fourth All-Region honoree in program history. First-year Olivia Perrone was named second team All-Patriot League, marking the second straight season a Lehigh rookie garnered All-League recognition. Academically, both Boyer and Havas were named to the Academic All-Patriot League team.
Prior to Lehigh, Dyer assisted with all aspects of the Tufts field hockey program, which included a three-month stint as interim head coach when head coach Tina Mattera was on maternity leave. Dyer was responsible for everything from analyzing game film to scouting opponents, organizing alumnae events and more. Last season, Dyer helped lead Tufts to an 11-6 record, including a 7-3 mark in the NESCAC Semifinals and a trip to the conference semifinals.
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Prior to Tufts, Dyer served as assistant coach at Dickinson during the 2014 season, assisting with everything from practice, coordinating visits with prospective student-athletes and more. The Red Devils finished the season 11-6.
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As a player, Dyer was a two-time Longstreth/NFHCA All-American, earning first team honors as a junior in 2010 and third team laurels as a senior. The three-time All-Region honoree was the 2010 NESCAC Defensive Player of the Year, and a team captain in 2011. Dyer stayed at her alma mater as graduate assistant coach for the 2012 and 2013 seasons, which included an NCAA National Championship and 19-2 record in 2012. Dyer then moved onto Dickinson following the 2013 season where she coached under Dallmeyer.
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Dyer also has experience working numerous field hockey camps and has served as coach for Cape Ann Coalition Field Hockey Club in Boston. She has worked with Central Penn Elite FHC in Carlisle, Pennsylvania as well, creating and implementing practice and clinic plans for teams ranging from u10 to u19.
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Dyer and Caitlin Dallmeyer have helped the Mountain Hawks make impressive strides as of late. A former defender at Tufts, Dyer has helped Lehigh record multiple shutouts in four of her first five seasons.
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The program is undoubtedly on the rise. The 2020 campaign was moved to the spring of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and featured a shortened, five-game Patriot League only schedule. The Mountain Hawks began the season 2-0 with a 1-0 win over archrival Lafayette and 4-0 shutout of eventual Patriot League champion Bucknell. It marked Lehigh’s first win over the Bison since 2011 and the program’s largest-ever margin of victory over Bucknell. It also marked the first time since 2004 that the Mountain Hawks defeated Lafayette and Bucknell in the same season.
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Lehigh’s defense continued to shine, as the Mountain Hawks shut-out consecutive Patriot League opponents for the first time since 1991, and their 1.80 goals against average for the season was the program’s best since 1997. In fact, Lehigh was the second-to-last team in the nation to allow a goal. The Mountain Hawks finished the season with an RPI of 42, one behind Ohio State of the Big Ten (41) and two ahead of another Big Ten team in Penn State (44).
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Anchoring the back line was goalkeeper Maddie Kahn, who finished second nationally in save percentage (87.9). She was named Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Year – the program’s first major award winner since 2011 – and garnered second team All-Region recognition. Lenke Havas was named first team All-Region, and All-League, becoming the program’s first-ever four-time All-Patriot League honoree. Julia Gatelein had an outstanding rookie season, scoring three goals to tie for the team lead – including the game-winner in the opener at Lafayette – to earn second team All-League. She was also named the John Steckbeck Award, as Lehigh Athletics’ top first-year female student-athlete.
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The 2019 season was a season of progress, posting a 7-11 record, 2-4 in Patriot League play. The seven wins were Lehigh’s most since 2007. The Mountain Hawks finished in a three-way tie for fourth place (with Holy Cross and Boston University), the program’s best finish in the standings since 2011. Lehigh started the year 5-1 (its best start to a season since 1986). Along with its best overall record since 2007, the Mountain Hawks' 35 goals were also their most since 2007 while their 43 goals allowed were fewest since 2003. Lehigh's goal differential (-8) was its best since 2004.
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Drew Pecora broke the program’s single-season goal record, scoring her record 14th in overtime during the season finale. The goal gave Lehigh a thrilling 2-1 victory over defending Patriot League Champion Boston University, marking the Mountain Hawks’ first-ever win against the Terriers. Lehigh began the season with wins over Rider and Towson, a tight defeat against Richmond then victories over Georgetown, Colgate and Wagner. The Mountain Hawks weren’t just winning early on, but their average margin of victory was 2.2. At 5-1, Lehigh stood top 25 nationally in the first NCAA RPI of the season, signifying how far the program has come.
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Individually, Pecora and Havas were both named All-Patriot League and All-Region, the first time multiple Mountain Hawks were named NFHCA All-Region in program history. Havas was named All-Region for a second time and All-Patriot League for a third time in her first three seasons. Meanwhile, Amanda Boyer wrapped up an impactful career and was named to CoSIDA’s Academic All-District team, becoming just the second honoree in LUFH history. She was also named Academic All-Patriot League for a third straight season, winning the award every year she was eligible (all first-years are not eligible for the award).
Among the highlights of Dyer’s first few seasons was success against Lafayette not achieved in a long time. Lehigh picked up an overtime win vs. the Leopards in 2017, snapping a 13-game losing streak vs. Lafayette, the Mountain Hawks their first win in the all-time series since 2005. The following season, in 2018, the Mountain Hawks dropped a 3-2 overtime final at Lafayette, marking a second straight year they stood tied at the end of regulation. Prior to 2017, Lehigh had stood tied (or led) Lafayette at the end of regulation just twice in the previous 20 meetings. In the end, the Mountain Hawks scored multiple goals against the Leopards in 2018 for the first time since Oct. 6, 2007 (13 games ago). Even in 2019, Lehigh played a competitive 1-0 contest vs. the Leopards that came down to the wire.
In Dyer’s first season at Lehigh in 2016, the Mountain Hawks won six games, their most victories since 2011. Lehigh’s six home victories were its most since 2004. Lehigh’s final RPI jumped 13 spots, tied for the eighth highest jump in the nation. Among the Mountain Hawks’ victories were a season-opening win over Rider, their first against the Broncs since 2007, while Lehigh defeated eventual Patriot League Tournament team Holy Cross and beat Ivy League foe Brown in the season finale.
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The Mountain Hawks posted a four-game winning streak mid-season with victories over Holy Cross (1-0), Siena (4-3 in overtime), Colgate (6-0) and Towson (5-0). The 6-0 win over Colgate was Lehigh’s largest margin of victory since September of 2004, when it defeated Robert Morris 9-0. It was the Mountain Hawks’ first shutout of Colgate since 1986 and first in the Patriot League era, while Lehigh’s six goals were its most-ever scored in any Patriot League game (any opponent). In consecutive Patriot League games, the Mountain Hawks shut-out Holy Cross and Colgate, marking the first time in school history Lehigh shut-out consecutive league opponents. For the season, Lehigh posted three shutouts, its most since 2004. The Mountain Hawks also allowed just 46 goals, their fewest since 2004, while Lehigh allowed its fewest shots since 2007.
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On an individual level, both Marissa Glatt and Jackie Renda were named second team All-Patriot League while Renda was named to the Academic All-League team as well.
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Dyer also helped lead the program in parts of the spring of 2017 while Dallmeyer was on maternity leave.
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The success continued in 2017, a year highlighted by a thrilling 1-0 overtime win over Lafayette on Oct. 6 to snap Lehigh’s 13-game losing streak against the Leopards. It marked the Mountain Hawks’ first win over their archrivals since 2005. Lehigh began the year by defeating LIU Brooklyn in its season opener, holding a dominant 18-0 edge in shots to win consecutive season openers for the first time since 1999 and 2000. Lehigh later picked up a 4-1 win at Siena while also beating a resurgent Georgetown team. In their final weekend, the Mountain Hawks defeated Colgate 1-0 (the team’s third 1-0 win of the season) to finish tied for fifth in the final Patriot League standings. Due to tiebreaker, Lehigh finished ahead of Lafayette for the first time since 2007.
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Defensively, Lehigh allowed just 14.1 shots per game – fewest since 2007 – while also posting three shutouts, marking the first time since 1999 and 2000 the Mountain Hawks posted 3+ shutouts in consecutive years. In addition, the Mountain Hawks won all four Patriot League weekly awards (Offensive, Defensive, Goalkeeper, Rookie) at least once for the first time in school history. Both Renda and freshman Havas were named second team All-Patriot League while Boyer garnered Academic All-League honors.
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The 2018 season saw continued signs of progress. One of the biggest areas was its corner play as the Mountain Hawks turned 91 corner opportunities into 17 goals off corners. The 18.7 success percentage almost doubled the previous year's total. The Mountain Hawks defeated Ball State for the first time since 1984, picked up a Patriot League win over Colgate and defeated Towson in the season finale. Individually, Havas was named first team All-League and was named NFHCA All-Mideast Region, becoming just the fourth All-Region honoree in program history. First-year Olivia Perrone was named second team All-Patriot League, marking the second straight season a Lehigh rookie garnered All-League recognition. Academically, both Boyer and Havas were named to the Academic All-Patriot League team.
Prior to Lehigh, Dyer assisted with all aspects of the Tufts field hockey program, which included a three-month stint as interim head coach when head coach Tina Mattera was on maternity leave. Dyer was responsible for everything from analyzing game film to scouting opponents, organizing alumnae events and more. Last season, Dyer helped lead Tufts to an 11-6 record, including a 7-3 mark in the NESCAC Semifinals and a trip to the conference semifinals.
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Prior to Tufts, Dyer served as assistant coach at Dickinson during the 2014 season, assisting with everything from practice, coordinating visits with prospective student-athletes and more. The Red Devils finished the season 11-6.
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As a player, Dyer was a two-time Longstreth/NFHCA All-American, earning first team honors as a junior in 2010 and third team laurels as a senior. The three-time All-Region honoree was the 2010 NESCAC Defensive Player of the Year, and a team captain in 2011. Dyer stayed at her alma mater as graduate assistant coach for the 2012 and 2013 seasons, which included an NCAA National Championship and 19-2 record in 2012. Dyer then moved onto Dickinson following the 2013 season where she coached under Dallmeyer.
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Dyer also has experience working numerous field hockey camps and has served as coach for Cape Ann Coalition Field Hockey Club in Boston. She has worked with Central Penn Elite FHC in Carlisle, Pennsylvania as well, creating and implementing practice and clinic plans for teams ranging from u10 to u19.
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