Maggie Chapman ’11: Found Family on the Field
When Maggie Chapman joined Aim Field Hockey, the program was still in its early years. Her time with Aim was full of hard work, character-building and laughter-filled road trips. And, it was those early experiences that would set the foundation for a fantastic field hockey career and character traits she carries through life today.
As Aim’s club program was growing, Maggie shared that she and her teammates did a lot of character building with Club Director and Owner of Aim, Lauren Cornthwaite. 
“In the beginning, we lost a lot of our games (sometimes by generous margins),” Maggie said. “But we worked incredibly hard, stayed positive and improved fast. Being part of those early years of Aim was special because we got to see the growth and success that came from sticking with it. Lauren was also big on teamwork, and I remember lots of fitness challenges, scavenger hunts and off-field team activities.”
Maggie played for Aim while attending John Burroughs School where she graduated in 2011. She then went on to play four years at Tufts University, serving as co-captain her senior year and reaching the pinnacle of her college career by winning the NCAA Division III National Championship in 2012.
“Aim was definitely the most influential part of my middle and high school years,” Maggie said. “It was where I found a true sense of belonging and a group of people who pushed each other to get better every single day. Aim brought joy and purpose to my life throughout my time in the club, but continued to influence me after I graduated high school. Without Aim and Lauren’s guidance and belief in me, I never would have thought playing college field hockey was even possible.”
Today, Maggie lives in Nampa, Idaho with her husband, daughter, and chocolate lab. She works as a software engineer, building systems that support the electric power grid. Though field hockey isn’t widely played in Idaho, Maggie stays active in adult recreational sports, including volleyball, soccer, tennis and running.
“Aim taught me that discipline and determination always pay off,” she says. “Whether it’s sports or engineering, I’ve learned how to stay focused and keep going even when things get tough. That mindset has helped me in every part of my life – on teams, at work and at home.”
Maggie remembers her time at Aim fondly, from the fun times during team travel to the supportive coaching staff who pushed players to grow both on and off the field. And it was those teammates and coaches who grew into a second family that she fondly remembers to this day.
“Aim isn’t just about field hockey, it’s about learning how to win the right way, support your teammates, and grow as a person,” she said. “It’s a community of genuinely good people who use sport to teach values that stick with you for life. Aim shaped who I am today. It gave me confidence, lasting friendships, and a blueprint for what great leadership looks like!”
As Aim celebrates 20 years, Maggie says she’s proud to be part of a program that continues to instill confidence, purpose, and joy in young athletes — a legacy she carries with her every day and hopes that other athletes will feel the same way after their time with the club.
