Kat Santelises ‘28
Contributing Writer
As the fall sports season comes to a close, the Tripod met with Brooke DiBiase ’27 to discuss her performance and growth this season. In the 2025 season, DiBiase was ranked in the top 20 players for goals scored in the NESCAC after finding the back of the net six times, setting a new personal record. DiBiase shared some insight on her off-season training and what led to her improvement.
“This summer, I really committed to improving my shot,” she said. “My main goal was simply to get more shots off and become more consistent, especially on corners. I focused a lot on repetition, even if it meant taking just a few minutes each day to work on stick skills.”
She scored two goals in Trinity’s 4-3 win in their first game at Smith College on Sept. 3, and one in their game against Springfield College on Sept. 17, which they also won 6-4. Despite the loss, she then scored a goal assisted by Fiona Murphy ’27 and Maeve Hymovitz ’26 in Trinity’s game against Tufts University on Oct. 4. It was the first goal of the game, initially putting the Bantams ahead. Shortly after, DiBiase almost got the Bantams up by an additional goal with another strong corner shot, but was blocked by the Jumbos’ defense.
DiBiase named her father as another major assist in her growth this past season. “A huge part of that improvement came from training with my dad,” she told the Tripod. “We went to the field together, shot around and did drills. It’s hard to motivate yourself sometimes, but having someone there to push me helped a lot. The repetition translated into my play, and I think that’s what helped me this season.” Her father was also her biggest source of motivation while on the field the past few months.
“I can be really hard on myself, especially after a tough practice or a game that didn’t go how I wanted,” DiBiase added. “He always reminds me why I love the sport in the first place. Instead of letting me get stuck on mistakes, he encourages me to find the fun in the game and trust my instincts again. Having someone who believes in me so consistently kept me grounded and motivated. He helped me reset when I needed it, and that made a huge difference in my growth this year.”
DiBiase also broke down the team’s values and strategy. “As a group, we focus on playing our game,” she said. “It’s easy to get caught up in what the other team is doing, but when we stick to our system, we’re more cohesive and confident. Being able to mentally lock in helped me contribute to that team goal.” On what the field hockey team’s core values were, DiBiase responded with “Love this team,” a message which has endured through several years of Bantam field hockey. She elaborated, “To us, that means that no matter what happens, win or lose, we show up for each other. The relationships and support within the team matter more than the scoreboard. That value creates a culture where everyone feels invested in something bigger than themselves, and it drives us to play hard for each other every day.”
DiBiase had incredible commitment to her growth and team this past season, and it was reflected in her overall performance. Looking forward, DiBiase wants to keep up the hard work. “This season made me realize how fast everything goes. Knowing I only have one year left feels strange,” she said. “You get four years of college athletics, and it goes by quicker than you expect. This year taught me to make the most of every moment, to work hard, enjoy the process and not take any of it for granted. Going forward, I want to keep that mindset and give everything I have, have fun and appreciate the experience while I still have it.”
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