The Chelmsford field hockey team received a special treat last Monday when USA Field Hockey Women’s National Team member Claire Danahy visited her alma mater to coach the program up for a day.

One wisdom head coach Susan D’Agostino asked Danahy to share is her insight on playing multiple sports in high school. A long list of her best players over the years had the experience of playing another sport.

Chelmsford (5-2-1) isn’t quite a title favorite, but a 2-1 loss to Andover on Wednesday showed it’s dangerous. Division I lacrosse recruit Anna Bierwirth plays an impact role.

“(D’Agostino) moved me to defense because she was like, ‘I can see your aggression through all your sports,’” Bierwirth said. “I think overall, it just made me even more aggressive, too. In lacrosse, I’m now going for

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