A player recently approached me and asked if we could talk about moving up to a higher-level team. I was impressed that they had the courage to initiate a conversation about something important to them. They were respectful, thoughtful, and willing to listen. That player advocated for themselves. They identified something they wanted and had […]
Tag: field hockey
Getting Through Preseason in One Piece
It is that time of year when the grass smells like field hockey. This time of year feels like New Year’s, a time for renewal. It is definitely one of my favorite seasons. As a coach, I get super excited to buy new dry-erase markers (fun fact – these do not last and my players […]
Funny Things Asked If You Play Field Hockey
Things that you have been asked if you play field hockey. Literally have been asked all of these questions the past 90 days! Do you have Left-handed sticks? – There are no left-handed sticks, but fun fact: I have coached against players/teams that have had a left-handed player use the regular stick mainly on their […]