For LHS junior Brooke Mundie, field hockey is about more than competition. It’s about family, leadership, and learning to believe in herself.
Mundie, who plays deep center midfielder for the Blue Devils, first picked up a stick in eighth grade after her mother — a former high school player herself — encouraged her to try the sport.
“My mom introduced me to the sport. She used to play in high school, and I wanted to try it out,” Mundie said. “I was a backup goalie my freshman year, just like her!”
Over time, she grew into her role on the field, where she now thrives as a playmaker and motivator.
“Field hockey is an amazing team sport,” she said. “I love being able to uplift my teammates and set them up for success in games.”
That spirit of encouragement is matched by the bond she’s built with her teammates.
“What I like most about being part of the LHS field hockey team is the sense of family we’ve built together,” Mundie said. “It’s more than just a team — it’s a group of people who care about each other on and off the field. We are always there for one another.”
First-year head coach Catherine Brow praised Mundie for her impact on both sides of the game.
“Brooke is the kind of player every coach hopes to have,” Brow said. “As our deep center midfielder, she plays with tremendous poise and effort, always finding herself in the right spot and making the game look smooth. She consistently steps up in big moments, delivering when it matters most. Beyond her skill, Brooke is a quiet leader who leads by example, always supporting her teammates and elevating those around her. She’s not only an incredible athlete, she’s an even better teammate and person.”
Mundie credits her coaches, Kate Phillips and Brow, for helping her grow not only as an athlete but as a person.
“My head coaches taught me to be more confident. They have always set high expectations for me, and emphasized that mistakes I make do not define me,” she explained. “Whether in practice or games, they pushed me to keep a strong mindset. Over time, that encouragement not only taught me to believe in myself as an athlete, but also a person. I am truly grateful for them.”
Her goals extend beyond her high school years. Mundie hopes to continue playing field hockey in college, whether on a varsity team or a club. She’s also beginning to map out her academic path.
“I am planning on going to college, and getting a degree in psychology or human resource management,” she said. “There is a lot I am still figuring out.”
At Leominster High, Mundie’s involvement stretches far beyond athletics. She is a member of the mayor’s youth council, National Honor Society, and student government. She points to American Studies history with Mr. Robichaud as her favorite class, and credits Ms. Spylios as a teacher who has made a lasting difference in her life.
“She has been a person I could always rely on, and always showed that she cared about me not just as a student, but as a person too. I would not be where I am today without her.”
Off the field, Mundie enjoys drawing, spending time with family and friends, shopping, taking her dog for walks, and even coaching her younger sister’s sports teams.
Though she lives in Fitchburg, Mundie has been part of Leominster schools since kindergarten through school choice — and now, as she continues her high school career, she is leaving her mark as a leader, teammate, and role model on and off the field.
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