field hockey

So, you’re a serious high school field hockey player and have decided that you want your college experience to include the sport you love. Congratulations! Coming to that conclusion is a huge decision, and we’re happy you love the sport enough to keep playing at the next level. With that excitement, though, comes a fair amount of uncertainty. The college recruiting process can be an overwhelming one with a lot of unknowns because of all the rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA. The best way to move past those uneasy feelings is to educate yourself on the process and [Read More>]

As much as field hockey is focused on an individual, that particular player’s performance won’t mean much by the end of a game unless they’re working successfully with the rest of their teammates. Everyone needs to be working in unison with one another in order to advance toward that singular goal in their sight on the horizon. There are certain instances where creating team chemistry and cultivating an environment of selfless teamwork is easier than other times, but it’s not always something that comes naturally. So how can field hockey coaches help make this happen throughout the course of a season? [Read More>]

For any serious field hockey player, there is a desire to stand out while on the field. In turn, doing so means they’ll also be standing out to the people watching them play – like coaches. There are different situations in which this will impact your field hockey career, but the most important one of all will be to stand out to the adult who coaches your team. Of all the favorable qualities any young athlete can have, none is better than being coachable and being open to constructive criticism. After all, this is the only real way you can grow [Read More>]

As a field hockey player, do you know exactly what you should be doing in order to find success on the pitch? It takes a lot of knowledge, discipline, and instincts to do so. Here are five mistakes you should try to avoid when you find yourself in that particular situation. Watching the Ball Whether you’re in possession of the ball or not, field hockey is a game of constant movement and focus. That means you can’t get caught daydreaming at any time! Knowing the location of the ball is important, but it’s more important to know what the player with [Read More>]

What makes field hockey players stand out to coaches on a consistent basis? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not usually the fancy stick skills or anything else that garners a bunch of attention. Doing the simple things consistently and effectively will help separate you from the pack. Here are five things coaches look for in field hockey players. Sound Fundamentals The saying goes that you can’t have a house without a solid foundation, and the same is true in sports – field hockey is no different! There will probably always be players that have flashier skills than you or a flair [Read More>]

We know how much of a commitment it is to sign up for a Revolution Field Hockey Camp in the summer, so making sure the experience of registering and getting all the necessary information beforehand is of utmost importance. Being sensitive to this part of the process is why we’ve been so successful since opening our doors all the way back in 2002. More than 10,000 players have joined the Revolution during this time and we’re looking forward to the next 10,000! There are a number of different factors that must be considered when signing up for a summer field hockey [Read More>]