Middleburg Area Summer Field Hockey Camp at The Foxcroft School
Foxcroft School, 22407 Foxhound Ln, Middleburg, VA 20117
CAMP DATES
August 04 – August 08, 2025 – Overnight & Extended Day Only
Site Director – Paige Messersmith, Ohio Wesleyan Head Lacrosse Coach
AGE GROUP
Revolution Field Hockey Camp is open to kids & teens ages 10 to 18.
CAMP FEES
Overnight Camp: $969
Extended Day: $699
* Team Discounts Available:
For team discounts, please email [email protected].
OVERVIEW
The Field Hockey & Leadership Academy is a unique camp where players not only enhance their field hockey skills but also learn to be effective leaders and strong teammates. This is the perfect opportunity for dual-sport athletes, as you have the opportunity to train in lacrosse as well as field hockey.
At camp, we focus on helping campers understand the value of being part of something bigger than themselves, – whether it’s a team, a cause, or a community. The program combines top-tier field hockey instruction with leadership workshops and off-field activities designed to promote teamwork, communication, and leadership. By the end of the camp, participants will not only be better field hockey players, but also valuable leaders who have the potential to make an impact on their team, school, or community.
Join us for a transformative summer experience which takes place in the beautiful setting of Middleburg, VA. The Foxcroft School offers state-of-the-art facilities, making it the perfect setting for the Field Hockey & Leadership Academy.
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
Paige Messersmith is in her sixth season as head women’s lacrosse coach at Ohio Wesleyan University.
Last year, the Battling Bishops went 13-4, setting a school record for victories in a season. Ohio Wesleyan finished second in the North Coast Athletic Conference standings with a 5-1 record and hosted an NCAC tournament game for the first time since the 2008 season.
In 2023, the Bishops went 11-6, including a 4-2 record in the NCAC, good for a third-place finish in the final conference standings, and made their first NCAC tournament appearance since the 2010 season. The Battling Bishop staff was named NCAC Coaching Staff of the Year in recognition of those accomplishments.
The 2022 Bishops compiled a 12-5 mark, tying the school record for victories in a season.
Messersmith made her head coaching debut in 2020, with Ohio Wesleyan winning 2 of its first 6 games before the remainder of the season was canceled.
Messersmith came to Ohio Wesleyan from Dickinson (Pa.) College, where she was an assistant coach for 4 seasons, working with the offense, draw team, and goalkeepers as well as assisting in practice planning, individual player development, recruiting, scouting, and strength and conditioning programming. She helped the Red Devils to a 40-31 record and 3 tournament semifinal appearances in the Centennial Conference, one of the most competitive leagues in NCAA Division III.
Off the field, she has been active in the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association, working with the organization’s all-region selection and convention planning committees.
She began her collegiate coaching career as a graduate assistant coach at Catholic (D.C.) University, where in 2 seasons, she helped the Cardinals compile a 28-10 record, win a pair of Landmark Conference tournament championships, and make 2 NCAA Division III tournament appearances, including a run to the national quarterfinals.
Messersmith is a 2013 graduate of McDaniel (Md.) College, where she capped a stellar playing career by receiving Centennial Conference Woman of the Year honors. She was an All-America selection in lacrosse, won 5 all-region citations in lacrosse and field hockey, garnered all-conference laurels 7 times in lacrosse and field hockey, and was a 2-year team captain in both sports. She graduated with a degree in exercise science and continued her education with a master’s degree in psychology from Catholic.
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
Overnight Campers: Check in at 1PM-2PM on Monday. Campers should be picked up at Noon Friday.
Extended Day Campers: Check in at 1:45PM-2PM Monday (8:45AM the remaining days). Campers should be picked up at 8:30PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and at Noon Friday. (Lunch and dinner are included).
Day 1- Monday (Multi with FH)
12-1pm Check-in at Dorms
1-2pm Camp Orientation- rules and policies
2-3pm Ice breaker activity- Journal decoration/goal setting
3-4:50pm Field Session #1
5-6pm Dinner
6:30-8:30pm Field Session #2
*Extended day campers dismissed
9-9:30pm Evening reflection
10:30pm Lights out
Day 2- Tuesday (Multi with LAX)
8-9am Breakfast
9am *Extended day campers dropped off
9-10am Leadership session
10-11:50am Field Session #3
12-1pm Lunch
1-2pm Free time (swimming or yard games)
2:30-4:30pm Field Session #4
5-6pm Dinner
6-7pm Free time
7-8:30pm Field Session #5
*Extended day campers dismissed
9-9:30pm Evening reflection
10:30pm Lights out
Day 3- Wednesday (Multi with FH)
8-9am Breakfast
9am *Extended day campers dropped off
9-10am Leadership session
10-11:50am Field Session #6
12-1pm Lunch
1-2pm Free time (swimming or yard games)
2:30-4:30pm Field Session #7
5-6pm Dinner
6-7pm Leadership Session
7-8:30pm Field Session #8
*Extended day campers dismissed
9-9:30pm Evening reflection
10:30pm Lights out
Day 4- Thursday (Full Play Day) (Multi with FH in morning LAX in evening)
8-9am Breakfast
*9am Extended day campers dropped off
9-10am Leadership session
10-11:50am Field Session #9
12-1pm Lunch
1-2pm Free time (swimming or yard games)
2:30-4:30pm Field Session #10
5-6pm Dinner
6-7pm Free time
7-8:30pm Field Session #11
*Extended day campers dismissed
9-9:30pm Evening reflection
10:30pm Lights out
Day 5- Friday (Multi with LAX)
8-9am Breakfast
9am* extended day campers dropped off
9-10am Leadership session
10-11:50am Field Session #9
12-1pm Check-out
*This is not the final schedule and the director may change or adjust it as needed
Field Hockey Typical Daily Schedule*
| 7am: | Wake Up |
| 7:30am: | Breakfast |
| 8:30am: | Extended Day Campers Arrive & Camp Daily Goals Meeting |
| 9:00am: | Morning Field Session |
| 11:30am: | Free Time |
| 12:00pm: | Lunch |
| 1:30pm: | Team Building Activities & Leadership Workshop in Groups |
| 5:30pm: | Dinner |
| 6:30pm: | Evening Field Session |
| 8:30pm: | Extended Day Campers Dismissed |
| 9:00pm: | Fire Pits Outside Dorms / Evening Games |
| 10:30pm: | Lights Out |
*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
- Slides/flip-flops
- T-shirts, tank tops, sweats, shorts, pajamas, sports bras, athletic socks
- Swimwear
- Bed linens (XL twin) & pillows
- Shower supplies – towel, shower shoes, toiletries, toothbrush, toothpaste
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Portable fan
- Non perishable snacks or drinks for between meals
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CAMP REVIEWS
“I learned a lot at this camp and the coaching staff were excellent. I better understand how to become an effective leader on and off the field, and also improved my elimination skills thanks to the coaches who helped me.”
Natty K.
“This camp was so awesome. The head coach was really helpful, she made us work hard but we also got to have a lot of fun and downtime. I found the leadership sessions interesting and the reflections made me think more about what type of impact I want to have on people. ”
Shae M.
“This school is a beautiful location to have camp at. All the staff were really friendly and I was nervous to share a room with someone who I didn’t know at first but we are now best friends! We text all the time and are really excited to come back to this camp together next year!!”
Savannah H.
