Portland Area Summer Field Hockey Camp at Fitzpatrick Stadium
Fitzpatrick Stadium, Deering Avenue, Portland, ME 04101
CAMP DATES
August 04 – August 07, 2025 – Half Day Only
Site Director – Averill Erdody, Bowdoin College Assistant Coach
AGE GROUP
Revolution Field Hockey Camp is open to kids & teens ages 5 to 18.
CAMP FEES
Half Day: $329
* Team Discounts Available:
For team discounts, please email [email protected].
OVERVIEW
Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland, ME offers the ideal setting for field hockey training, with its outstanding facilities and atmosphere. This summer, join us for an exciting and dynamic camp experience in Portland, where you’ll receive expert coaching and the chance to enhance your abilities, alongside the Bowdoin College Assistant Coach.
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
Averill Erdody joined the Bowdoin field hockey coaching staff in the summer of 2024. A native of Milford, N.H., Erdody returns to New England following a three-year stint at Rhodes (Tenn.) College, including a season as head coach in the fall of 2023.
A veteran goaltending coach with a wealth of collegiate experience, Erdody led Rhodes to a 14-4 campaign in her season at the helm in 2023. She served as assistant coach at Rhodes the prior two seasons, when the Lynx posted a 23-9 combined mark. Prior to Rhodes, Erdody coached the Summit Field Hockey club (N.H.) and as an assistant coach at Southern New Hampshire (2018-19) and Wilkes (Pa.) University (2017-18).
A goaltender in her collegiate playing days, Erdody played Division I field hockey for the University of Albany before transferring to UMass Lowell where she earned a B.A. in Communications. She also owns a M.S. in Education from Southwestern (Texas) University.
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
Half Day Campers: Check in at 8:15am ready to play at 8:30am. Campers should be picked up at Noon each day. All Campers are encouraged to bring a snack and liquids each day.
Field Hockey Typical Daily Schedule*
| 8:15 am: | Campers Arrive for Check-In |
| 8:30am: | Warm Up / Stretch |
| 8:45am: | Individual Skill Training i.e. Dribbling & Ball Control |
| 9:00am: | Technical Skill Development i.e. Passing & Receiving, Shooting, Eliminating |
| 10:00am: | Snack / Water Break |
| 10:15am: | Small-Sided Drills |
| 11:00pm: | Team-Based Games & Scrimmages |
| 12:00pm: | Coaches Debrief & All 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
“Out of all the camps I attend in the summer, Revolution Field Hockey camps are by far my favorite! The staff is so friendly and I always leave with new friends which is fun!”
Lucy T.
“Seeing my daughters smile as she is walking off the field at camp is all I needed to see to know that I made the right summer camp choice. We can’t wait for next summer!”
Brett B.
“I coach my daughters travel team and we have been looking for the perfect camp to send our girls to. This past summer we came across Revolution Field Hockey and it was the best thing that has happened to our team. The girls still talk about their experience at camp!”
Ally R.
