Meet Our Passionate Coaching Staff

Kiera Lyons is the Co-Owner and Attacking Coach of Lions Cub Field Hockey Club. A 2021 graduate of Southern Regional High School, Kiera earned First Team All-Shore, All Group IV, Shore Conference “A” South Player of the Year, and First Team Press of Atlantic City All-Star honors during her high school career. She also competed with Xplosive Field Hockey Club throughout middle and high school.

Kiera began her collegiate career at Belmont Abbey College (NCAA Division II) on an athletic scholarship, where she started every game as a freshman before being sidelined due to knee surgery. She later transferred to Kean University, serving as the defensive center midfielder for the nationally ranked Top-10 Division III Cougars in 2022. During that season, she started all 18 games, recording a goal and a defensive save.

She continued her career at Stockton University, starting all 20 games in 2023 and earning NJAC All-Academic Honorable Mention honors. In 2024, Kiera finished sixth in the NJAC and second on the team in goals (8), while ranking seventh in the conference and third on the team in points (19). She scored in six of Stockton’s final nine games, including the game-winning goal in a 3–2 victory over Alvernia, and recorded her first career defensive save against Montclair State. She again earned NJAC All-Academic Honorable Mention recognition.

Kiera is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Mental Health and School Counseling while continuing to grow her coaching education. She is USA Field Hockey Level 1 Certified and holds a NASM Personal Training Certification, allowing her to incorporate strength, conditioning, and injury-prevention principles into her athlete development approach.

As an attacking coach, Kiera emphasizes speed of play, decision-making, offensive positioning, and confidence in the final third. She believes sports are a powerful tool for personal growth and is passionate about building confident, disciplined, and resilient athletes. Her goal is to create a structured and supportive environment where players develop not only their technical skills, but also their leadership and self-belief both on and off the field.

Erika Roura has been playing field hockey for 12 years, spending 11 of those seasons as a goalkeeper. A 2022 graduate of Lenape High School, she was named Second Team All-Conference her senior year after recording 200 saves in a single season.

Erika also competed with Xplosive Field Hockey Club throughout middle and high school before continuing her academic and athletic career at Ramapo College. She later transferred to Stockton University, where she is currently a junior majoring in Social Work with a minor in Childhood Studies.

This past season, Erika started all 19 games for Stockton Field Hockey and was named the 2024 NJAC Goaltender of the Year.

Through her playing career, Erika has developed the physical strength, mental toughness, and leadership skills required to compete at a high level. As a coach, her goal is to help athletes grow in confidence, refine their technical skills, and develop both on and off the field. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and love for the game with the next generation of players.

A Pinelands Regional High School graduate, Olivia “Liv” Nilsen was a B South Team selection multiple times and was a consistent impact player throughout her high school career. She also competed at the club level with Jersey Intensity, where she further developed her technical skills, game IQ, and competitive mindset.

Known for her strong work ethic, leadership, and passion for the game, Liv has always led by example both on and off the field.

She is now continuing her athletic and academic career at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), where she competes at the collegiate level while studying Kinesiology. Playing at the next level has continued to sharpen her understanding of pace, positioning, and the discipline required to succeed in high-level field hockey.

This spring, Liv will be joining Lions Cub on the field assisting with our high school athletes. She brings valuable collegiate experience, club-level training, and high energy to every session. Liv is passionate about helping younger players grow their confidence, elevate their skills, and understand what it takes to compete at the next level.

We are proud to welcome her back to the Pride and excited for the impact she will have on our athletes.