Beth Anders, the first Division I coach to reach the 500-victory plateau, concluded her 30th and final season at the helm of the Old Dominion field hockey program in 2012. Anders coached more games than any Division I coach, having been on the sidelines for 704 games over her 30-year career. Anders posted an amazing .803 winning percentage and her 561 overall wins and nine NCAA titles are the most of any Division I coach in history.
After leading the Lady Monarchs to the 2012 CAA regular season title and their record 30th appearance in the NCAA Tournament, Anders cemented her status as one of the elite coaches throughout intercollegiate athletics. Anders consistently made contributions throughout her life to the game of field hockey. As a player, she participated at every level possible, including World Cup and Olympic events. Her coaching achievements are nothing short of impressive, including nine NCAA titles, a bronze medal at the Pan American World Cup Games. Considered by many to be a pioneer of her sport, her resume is dotted with a long list of incredible achievements and monumental firsts.
At Old Dominion, the Lady Monarchs achieved more honors than any other field hockey program in NCAA history. Among the most prestigious, Anders and her teams brought the NCAA Championship trophy back to Norfolk an unprecedented nine times. In addition, the Lady Monarchs won the CAA regular season crown 15 times and the CAA Tournament 14 times while making 17 appearances in the NCAA championship round. Anders also captured 12 CAA Coach of the Year awards. Anders is currently the NCAA field hockey national coordinator of umpires.