North Branford Area Summer Field Hockey Camp at Connecticut Sportsplex
Connecticut Sportsplex, 216 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT 06471
CAMP DATES
July 7 – July 10, 2025 – Full Day and Half Day Only
Site Director – Cheryl Canada, Former DI Quinnipiac University Associate Head Coach
AGE GROUP
Revolution Field Hockey Camp is open to kids & teens ages 5 to 18.
CAMP FEES
Full Day: $449
Half Day: $349
* Team Discounts Available:
For team discounts, please email [email protected].
OVERVIEW
The Connecticut Sportsplex in North Branford offers the perfect setting for field hockey training. With top-notch facilities and a dynamic environment, the Sportsplex provides an ideal space for players to improve their skills. This summer, join us for a fun and rewarding camp experience focused on enhancing your field hockey abilities.
The camp is open to all ages and ability levels. Each participant will be assessed and grouped with others of a similar age and skill level. Adjustments to groups may be made throughout the week to ensure campers have the opportunity to train with and compete against different players. Through a mix of drills, games, and scrimmages, each camper will have the chance to learn, improve, and enjoy field hockey in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Camp Director
Cheryl Canada is a former Division I Associate Head Coach at Quinnipiac University, where she spent 12 seasons, specializing in offense and technical coaching. She also served as Recruiting Coordinator, helping secure top talent for the program. In 2021, Canada joined North Branford High School’s field hockey coaching staff, leading them to the CIAC Class S State Title. She was inducted into the Connecticut Field Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023.
Throughout her career, Coach Canada has mentored 91 All-Conference players, 24 NFHCA All-Americans, and numerous award winners, including three Northeast Conference Players of the Year. At Quinnipiac, she helped lead the team to two MAAC Regular-Season Co-Championships and an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2013.
Coach Canada is deeply involved in community outreach, organizing events such as the “Vs. Cancer” game and the Play4TheCure Breast Cancer Awareness game while at Quinnipiac. She has coached for USA Field Hockey’s Futures Program for over a decade and serves as Head Coach for the Connecticut U19, U16, and U14 teams. Canada has also been recognized with inductions into the North Branford High School Hall of Fame (2015) and the Quinnipiac University Hall of Fame.
A former standout player at Quinnipiac, she earned a Northeast Conference Championship in 2003 and participated in the NCAA play-in game. Cheryl holds a Level 2 certification from USA Field Hockey and has also coached at the University of Rochester and North Branford High School, where she helped win the 2006 Class S State Championship.
What to Expect
At Revolution Field Hockey Camps you’ll receive personalized field hockey training through an exceptional curriculum, tailored to all age groups and skill levels. Our goal is to help players of all abilities enhance every aspect of their game. Our camps emphasize individual skill development while incorporating drills and scrimmages to foster teamwork and strategy.
Key features of our field hockey staff include: Low camper-to-coach ratios; groups organized by age and skill level and a fun, energetic, and experienced coaching team.
CAMP HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS
Each camper will:
- Develop their technical skills & tactical knowledge
- Participate in camp games with a chance to win prizes
- Compete amongst their peers in small games & camp matches
- Be given the opportunity to work with college &/or high school coaches & college players all week long
…and most importantly: HAVE FUN!
DAILY SKILLS BREAKDOWN
Individual Skill Training
- Dynamic warm up
- Ball control
Technical Skills Training
- Passing & receiving, shooting, eliminating, tackling, shot-stopping
Tactical Skill Training
- Reading the play or situation
- Application of new skills and when to use
Game-Based Learning
- Competition & inter-camp scrimmages
CHECK IN & CHECK OUT
Full Day Campers: Check in at 8:45am each day starting on Monday. Campers should be picked up at 3:00pm each day ending on Thursday. Campers should bring a packed lunch and plenty of liquids.
Half Day Campers: Check in at 8:45am each starting on Monday. Campers should be picked up at Noon each day ending on Thursday. Campers should bring a snack and plenty of liquids.
Cheryl Canada’s Sample Schedule:
8:45-9am: Check in and Registration
9-10am: Individual Skill Stations
10-11am: Shooting and Scoring Stations
11-12pm: Small Game Play
12pm: Half Day Campers Dismissed
12-1pm: Lunch Break
1-2pm: Non-directional Game Play
2-3pm: Larger Game Play and Concepts
3pm: Campers Dismissed
Field Hockey Typical Daily Schedule*
| 8:45 am: | Campers Arrive for Check-In |
| 9:00am: | Warm Up / Stretch |
| 9:30am: | Individual Skill Training i.e. Dribbling & Ball Control |
| 9:45am: | Technical Skill Development i.e. Passing & Receiving, Shooting, Eliminating |
| 10:45am: | Snack / Water Break |
| 11:00am: | Small-Sided Games |
| 12:00pm: | Lunch & Half Day Campers Dismissed |
| 12:45pm: | Tactical Skill Training i.e. Situation-Based Drills |
| 1:45pm: | Team-Based Games and Scrimmages |
| 3:00pm: | Coaches Debrief & Full Day Campers Dismissed |
*Schedule may change or be adjusted as needed
What to Bring to Camp
Below is a suggested list of items to bring to camp. We recommend that campers avoid bringing expensive personal items such as cell phones or laptops. Campers are permitted to bring cell phones to camp for contacting their guardians, but phones are not allowed on the field during training sessions. Please make sure to label all items you bring to camp. All personal belongings are the responsibility of the camper. Revolution Field Hockey and its camp staff are not responsible for lost, stolen, or forgotten items.
- Health Form
- Hockey stick
- Shin guards
- Mouthguard
- Turf shoes/sneakers
- Sunscreen
- Non perishable snacks or drinks
CAMP REVIEWS
“My daughter did not stop talking about how great this camp was. She made so many new friends throughout the week, and received great prizes! I cannot believe how excited she was to go back next summer and be able to spend more time with her new friends!”
Victoria C.
“My child could not stop crying when she left camp because she loved it so much. She loved the friendships she made. I definitely felt like my money was well spent as her skills had improved so much and she confidence has increased as well. I cannot believe how many friends she made and how nice the coaches were to her. ”
Sheila H.
“The staff and coaches were amazing. I learned more in the last couple of days than I did in the entire last season. Hopefully I will be able to attend this camp again next season! ”
Grace C.
