2025 Duke True Spotlight: Sydney Beare
Sydney Beare | Midfield | North London, England
Duke field hockey head coach Pam Bustin and the program are excited to welcome a total of eight additions to the Blue Devil program in 2025. The Blue Devils will profile each of the newest Duke True members over the next two weeks. First up is Sydney Beare - a midfielder from North England.
Hailing from Connecticut, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania and England and The Netherlands, this group features a diverse set of talents and field hockey experiences. While varying in position, one thing is for sure, Duke field hockey got better on and off the turf with the addition of this group of outstanding young players.
“Sydney will continue her impressive field hockey play from across the pond to Duke University! As a midfielder, Sydney can distribute the play and also be a threat in the circle. She loves the game and is passionate about the process to success – both on the field and in the classroom. Having played within the English hockey system, Sydney is ready for the challenge of US Division I Collegiate field hockey. We are excited to welcome Sydney to Duke!”Head Coach Pam Bustin
Learning More About Sydney
Playing for Kwam Browne at Mill Hill where she earned a sports scholarship all four years and led the team to multiple tournament finals and championships. Sydney was the top goal scorer her final season with 16 tallies as Mill Hill reached Tier 1 regional indoor hockey finals and the Tier 2 outdoor quarterfinals. Voted as the team’s most valuable player as a junior, Sydney helped lead Mill Hill to the Tier 4 National Finals title as a sophomore. She also garnered the most valuable player award for Mill Hills during its South African hockey tour her sophomore season.
On the club side, Sydney played for the first team for Southgate in National League South, winning the U16 National Tier 2 Plate in 2023. She also has taken part in the England Hockey Performance Centre Challenge Cup with Northwood Performance Centre in 2022 and played for Hampstead and Westminster Talent Academy at the England Hockey Talent Academy Festival in 2023.
When not on the turf for hockey, you will find Sydney on the cricket field where she served as captain as a freshman, sophomore and junior. She also played soccer for two years.
An accomplished student, Sydney was the Head Girl of Mill Hill School and a Prefect as a senior. She sang in the chapel choir and took singing lessons for many years.
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