September 14, 2026 — Los Angeles, CA
WHAT:
Thirty fourth-grade students from Towne Avenue Elementary School in Carson will participate in a hands-on field hockey clinic led by U.S. Olympian and three-time (and current) NCAA national champion Ashley Sessa at Dignity Health Sports Park which will host the Olympic Field Hockey competition during the LA28 Games.
Sessa, a current member of the U.S. Women’s National Team who competed at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, will speak to the students about her Olympic career and introduce them to the fundamentals of field hockey, including how to correctly hold a field hockey stick, dribble, pass, receive and drive the ball.
In addition, Sessa, on behalf of global sports and lifestyle brand Osaka World, will present Towne Avenue Elementary School with a $5,000 donation of field hockey equipment.
The clinic will students an opportunity to meet an Olympian, experience field hockey firsthand and build excitement for the sport ahead of the LA28 Olympic Games.
Dignity Health Sports Park (Carson Field) is slated to host five Olympic sports and three Paralympic sports as part of the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games.
WHEN:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHO:
Ashley Sessa, U.S. Olympian, three-time NCAA field hockey national champion, current member of U.S. National Team and senior forward at Northwestern University who is currently ranked as the #1 team in the nation.
Lula Davis Holmes, Mayor of Carson
Jawane Hilton, Carson City Councilmember
Tamala Lewis, Sr. Director Community Relations, Dignity Health Sports Park
WHERE:
Dignity Health Sports Park
18400 Avalon Blvd
Carson, CA 90746
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES:
• Ashley demonstrating how to correctly hold a field hockey stick
• Students learning to dribble and control the ball
• Students participating in passing and receiving drills
• Ashley demonstrating how to drive the ball
• Students practicing alongside Ashley
• Group photo with Ashley and clinic participants
For all media inquiries please contact:
Jillian Salas, jisalas@aegworldwide.com; (213) 653-1450
About American Group Management
Founded in 2005 by sports agent Brant Feldman, American Group Management represents Olympic, Paralympic and professional athletes across the United States and Canada. AGM has represented athletes across 18 Olympic and Paralympic sports in addition to clients in the Professional Women's Hockey League, National Women's Soccer League, NCAA NIL and broadcasting. AGM provides athlete representation, contract strategy, brand partnerships, appearances, media opportunities and long-term career development.
Brant Feldman is the founder of American Group Management, LLC (AGM), a North American sports representation agency representing Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls, PWHL and NWSL athletes, NCAA NIL athletes and broadcasters.
