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Dear NFHCA Members, As I compose this letter, snow is falling outside and a blizzard warning is in effect for what seems like the umpteenth time this season wearing for even this ardent snow lover. If I have not had the pleasure of meeting you, my name is Andy Whitcomb, and I began my first term as NFHCA President last month. I originally hail from Connecticut and have been coaching field hockey for over 20 years. I have spent the better part of the last 16 years in western Massachusetts at Mount Holyoke College. When not teaching and coaching, I am kept busy with my 9-year-old and 7-month-old sons. If you were able to attend this years Annual Convention and Final Four for all three divisions, then you know what a great atmosphere and hockey-ambiance it was. The games were spectacular, the Annual Convention was informative and productive, and the Senior Games competitive and fun. If you were unable to experience all three divisions this year, you will have the opportunity again in 2017 as we travel to Louisville, Kentucky. That gives us all plenty of time to start planning our trips and to surpass the attendance of 2013. Mark your January, 2015 Annual Convention destination for New England, as we most likely will be in Providence, Rhode Island. I hope that you were able to watch some of the Olympic Winter Games these past couple of weeks. There were some really great moments, and it certainly gets ones competitive juices flowing and hopes of spring coming sooner than we think. I could not help but to take away some lessons from the womens ice hockey gold medal game. I was reminded that there will always be tough bounces, both literally and figuratively, that referees are human, too, that a goalkeepers best friend is still her post (whether in the goal or not), that silly fouls will always haunt a team, to never quit, that emotions will always be raw after such a devastating loss or such a glorious win, and, that people are watching and judging, and we in the world of sports are indeed role models, like it or not, embrace it or not, whatever the level may be: high school, college, Olympic, professional. Lastly, I was reminded that keeping a sense of humor is most critical as I read a bill board showing the Canadian vs. the US flag that simply stated loser gets Bieber. I am looking forward to 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where the other Olympic hockey team takes to the field rather than the ice. Id like to take this forum to publicly thank Becca Main and Jenn Goodrich for all of their help and guidance these past few months. Beccas great work over the years will certainly not be in vain, and I wholeheartedly look forward to raising the scaffolding those before me have built and to taking care of the rich legacy each has left. I am honored to represent the Division III constituency. Most importantly, I am privileged to represent the entire coaching body of the NFHCA. Finally, please dont hesitate to contact me with any questions, concerns, or ideas. I have a goal to meet every member of our association by the end of my first year. Please feel free to introduce yourself and your institution whenever we may cross paths over the next year or so. I look forward to working hard for this organization and will always be open to suggestions and recommendations from our membership. My very best for a great spring season,

Lucha The Great............................................................ 3 Rising to the Challenge: Strategies for Overcoming Adversity................................................7 Perfecting The Redirection Clear.............................. 9 AstroTurf Times................................................................9 Team Cohesion: Unify Athletes with a Common Objective & Identity............................. 11 Making Fundraising a Priority, a Four-Year Journey............................................ 13 2013-14 NFHCA Sponsoring Camps.................. 19 2014-2017 NCAA Field Hockey Campionship Dates and Sites.............................. 23 ABC Goalkeeper Reaction Drill............................. 25 2013 NFHCA Annual Convention Information... 29 USA Field Hockey Futures Program.................... 30

Andy Whitcomb If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. ~ Anne Bradstreet

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About the authors and this international hockey news series: Zag FH Tours and Events is privileged to provide exciting and fresh content for NFHCA members highlighting stories from around the hockey world. With lead author, Jeff Bradley, this series brings professional and journalistic insight by a sports industry veteran. Jeff got his start as a reporter at Sports Illustrated then moved to the New York Daily News, where he was the Yankees beat writer from 1992-1995 . Jeff was also one of the founding editors and a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine for 13 years. Co-Author, Melisa Meccage, is a co-founder of Zag Sports Tours and Events. She is a 15 year NCAA Division I coaching veteran (Princeton, Iowa, Virginia). She was also a member of the Senior and U21 USA National teams. She was an All American at the University of Iowa and former Big Ten MVP. Co-Author, Jeremy Meccage is co-founder and Chief Experience Operator of Zag Sports Tours and Events. You can follow Jeff on twitter @jerseyjbradley. You can learn more about Zag Sports at www.zagfieldhockey.com or @zagsport.

In less than three months the hockey world will converge on The Hague, Netherlands for the 13th edition of the Hockey World Cup. It is an event that has been staged in what many believe to be the center of the hockey universe, the Netherlands, on two previous occasions. The 2014 World Cup will be only the second time in the event history where both the mens and womens events will be held at the same time. Twenty-four teams from 15 different countries and five different continents will come together for two weeks of hockey celebration. As we take a look at the many stories surrounding this event, there is one that stands out above all the others. In what may be her last World Cup appearance, and

possibly even her final games wearing the Argentina jersey, Luciana Aymar is primed to cap her legacy with a third World Cup title for Las Leonas. If there was ever any doubt that Argentinas Luciana Aymar was the best womens field hockey player of all time, that was surely erased this past year when, at the age of 36, she collected her eighth International Hockey Federation Player of the Year award. The attacking midfielder known as La Maga (the magician), for her stick-handling and passing wizardry, had last won the award in 2010, but just in case anyone might be doubting her spot on the pedestal, she added one for good measure. Aymar not only became the oldest player

to ever win the award but did so in style, capping a year in which she led Argentina to the Pan American continental championship and near the top of the world rankings. Best ever womens hockey player? No question. Her list of achievements stands alone, and is not likely to ever be matched. So, with that argumentif there ever was onesettled, lets up the ante. Try this on: Aymar is now the greatest female team sport athlete of all time. In order to prove this statement, lets consider what Aymarled teams have won, and add that on to her unprecedented individual achievements. Two World Cup gold medals. Five Champions (continued on Page 27)

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2014 Harrow Sports / NFHCA Coaches Clinics
Mark your calendars! The NFHCA will be hosting the 2014 Harrow Sports / NFHCA Coaches Clinics this spring and summer at the following locations: Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts Sunday, May 4 Lindenwood University St. Louis, Missouri Saturday, May 10 Slippery Rock University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Saturday, June 21
Come from 9am 3pm and learn new skills and strategies from top area college coaches. Attendees will be given the opportunity to get involved and meet other coaches from your region. All Coaches Clinics are free to NFHCA members. Stay tuned for more details about registration coming in March.

A Chance to Celebrate a Collegiate Career NFHCA Senior Games

The 2013 NCAA Championships brought Division I, II and III collegiate teams together in Virginia Beach for a joint championship. On Saturday, November 23, the NFHCA decided to follow suit hosting the Division I, II and III Front Rush / NFHCA Senior Games at the same location for the first time ever! With over 500 friends and family members at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex the seniors from Division I, II and III finished their careers competing against other student athletes from all over the country.

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Rising to the Challenge: Strategies for Overcoming Adversity

By Keith Waldman, MSW, MA Optimal Performance Associates, LLC & Samantha Waldman
Whether we like it or not, adversity is a huge part of life and you might experience your share of adversity throughout the field hockey season. Opponents are an obvious source of adversity, yet there are several other factors that can take someone out of a game as well. Things like horrible officiating, umpires, bad weather conditions, long-term injuries, poor field conditions, a losing streak, negative attitudes from players, and a lack of playing time are just some examples that can frustrate, aggravate, and de-motivate you. As most athletes realize, however, its not necessarily the amount of adversity you face, but more importantly, how you choose to react to it. How you approach adversity is one of the most important keys to success. Most of you probably can think of at least one highly talented player who crumbles under adversity. When players let adversity get the best of them, they lose their focus, confidence, and motivation to perform. As a result, they end up negating their talent and will be ineffective on the field. Moreover, mentally tough athletes and teams design strategies to help overcome adversity rather than letting it get the best of them. The basic key to overcoming adversity is to mentally move from focusing on the problem to focusing on the solution. Successful players/teams understand that they have the power to overcome an issue because they can control how they react to it. Try to approach hardship as something that can be tackled with the right attitude and by remembering your goals. The following mental strategies will offer you a variety of approaches to effectively overcome adversity: 1. Control the Controllables. While the world around you may seem like it is falling apart you can always maintain control of yourself and your reactions. Do not drag yourself down or waste energy trying to control things beyond your control such as the talent of the other team, bad officiating, the weather, field conditions, or fans. Focusing on the uncontrollables will definitely bring you down and increase you anxiety levels. Try to focus on the things you control such as confidence, focus, and staying positive. Keeping yourself intact will help you stay calm while deciding the best way to handle the adversity at hand. 2. Take it one step at a time. Try to play in the present moment by letting go of past problems and not worrying about future concerns. Remember WIN (WHATS IMPORTANT NOW)! Do not obsess about mistakes you made or shots that you missed. Learn from that mistake and move on quickly. Field hockey is a game of mistakes and its all about recovery. If you keep yourself mentally in the past you will be stuck in mental quicksand; you will lose concentration, focus, and confidence. If a mistake is made stay calm and shift your mental attention to the upcoming play. Letting go of the past, forgiving yourself for the error, and refocusing on the present moment are crucial for getting beyond the mistakes. Remember you cannot change the past but you always can do something about the present. 3. Trust your preparation. Preparation is one of the most powerful means of gaining confidence and handling adversity. The more prepared you are mentally and physically the more confident you will feel. Many games are won or lost because of mental and physical preparation (or a lack of preparation). Trust that your quality training and hard work has more than adequately prepared you to be successful. Rather than second guessing yourself, choose to think confident thoughts and trust your training. 4. Never give up. Many successful people have suffered through losses, mistakes, and problems before they ever achieved success. Whether it be the athletic world or real world, life is imperfect and will not always be easy. Typically, people who give up dont realize how close they are to success before they quit. 5. View the situation as temporary, localized, and changeable. Failure and hard times are not permanent. Believe that sooner or later, things will go your way again with the right combination of persistence and patience. One of the most important differences between mentally tough players and mentally soft players is how they view adversity itself. Mentally soft players see adversity as ongoing, all-encompassing and unchangeable while mentally tough players view adversity as temporary, localized, and as an opportunity to become stronger. 6. Use anger and frustration to your advantage. This is done by channeling your anger and frustration into motivation. Rather (continued on Page 29)
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Perfecting The Redirection Clear

Written by Tori Redding Wesleyan University 13 Assistant Field Hockey Coach
A vital skill for any level goalkeeper is the basic clear. In order to have a firm, technically sound foundation, a goalkeeper must be able to perfect the basic redirection clear. Understanding the importance of body positioning and technical aspects of this skill will allow the goalkeeper to apply these basic ideas and skills to the more challenging skills they will learn. When working on any goalkeeper skill, it is important that the skill is isolated and practiced with repetition. For the basic clear, a consistent, flat ball should be sent to the goalkeeper so they will have an opportunity to work the skill on the same ball over and over. Additionally, time should be given for the goalkeeper to reset after each clear so as to not disrupt the focus on technique.

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Basic Redirection Drill:

A flat ball is rolled to the keepers right kicker. The keeper redirects the incoming ball into the goal for a total of 10 balls. Then goalkeeper switches sides and the ball is rolled to the keepers left kicker. (See illustration) Possible Progressions: ~ Balls of varying speed can be pushed at the GK so they need to adjust their timing on the ball. ~ Start the GK farther away from the cage so that they need to take some small steps before redirecting the ball.

Balance is key. Make sure the GK is in an athletic position and ready for quick movement. Watch the incoming ball closely and do not make any premature movements that will take away from potential power. Track the ball with your head as it approaches your kicker, turning shoulders and hips to align with the ball. Meet the ball with the instep of the kicker with your head and shoulders over the ball and transfer power from your back leg into your kicking leg. Keep the tip of your kicker on the back foot firmly on the ground to increase the redirection power and to stay balanced. After redirection clear, remain in ending position for a couple of secondsmake sure you are balanced and weight is forward through the ball and not falling backwards.

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Esteemed NFHCA Members: Happy New Year! We at AstroTurf certainly enjoyed seeing you all at the NFHCA Convention, the NCAA Tournament, the NFHCA Coaches Clinic, and at Disney. A great time was had by all at these events. There just is nothing quite like a gathering of hockey coaches to wrap up the year and kick off a new one. Were barely into 2014, but we already have some exciting projects slated for the coming year. We are scheduled to install hockey fields for Appalachian State, Spooky Nook Sports Complex, the University of Toronto (two fields which will be used for the 2015 Pan American Games), and Virginia Beach Sportsplex. As the year progresses, we hope to add to this list and see more players have access to world class facilities. Also in the works are some interesting research and development projects on the hockey frontier. We are working with the NFHCA to bring to market innovative products, including a revolutionary watering system and a few club level field hockey products. AstroTurfs engineers and chemists will rely every step of the way on the input of coaches and players alike to ensure that we deliver top-notch playing surfaces. Your input is invaluable to our efforts to improve our products and help grow the game of field hockey. For this reason, we ask you to send us feedback. Feel free to drop me an email or give me a call to let me know your experience playing on AstroTurf. Wed like to know what products you like best, what changes youd like to see, and how we can better suit your needs. You can also follow us on Twitter (@AstroTurfUSA) and Facebook. Always,

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Team Cohesion: Unify Athletes with a Common Objective & Identity

Written by Sharon Pfluger Head Coach, The College of New Jersey
This is the fifth installment in a sevenpart series on the topic of Team Cohesion written by Sharon Pfluger. This series is an excerpt from the book She Can Coach! by Cecile Reynaud. make sure they are initiating the team bonding. This has become a little easier for me since my children are a little older (they are presently 9, 7, and 3). In the early years of their lives my head was spinning as I tended to their needs and the needs of the teams. In the spring when we are in season with lacrosse we have more time to spend together prior to the first game. Fall ball practice, team workouts, individual workouts, and two months of practice help a team bond. With that there is so much opportunity to reach out to each other. The seniors tend to guide the team early without having to be totally focused on the preparation of the first game. Team dinners, formals (all of the colleges athletes plan this in the winter), and the spring break trip are just a few of the things we do. We have traditions in our program that were started by my college coach. Before every game for the past 26 years in both programs, a player has done the Psych. The Psych may be a poem, a homemade gift for each player, or thoughts that player shares, but there is never a game without one. The captains put together the Psych schedule at the beginning of the season so each player knows when it is her turn. They are usually paired together. The Psych gives everyone a chance to share or do something special for each other. It draws the team around a different person each game. It helps players get to know each other. It distributes the responsibility of getting the team ready for a game. It is a great tradition. We also have a buddy system for two portions of the season. The first is during our spring break trip which kicks off our lacrosse season. The players are paired up for the week. I tell them that even though everyone should be reaching out to help take care of everyone else, their buddy is someone special to watch out for during the trip. Long trips can be great bonding experiences, but they can also be difficult for some players. I want the players to feel comfortable with each other and they will do that increasingly as each day goes by if they truly care about the result of their season. Giving each person the responsibility to keep tabs on one other person. Once we get to postseason play, each player has a secret buddy for whom they make gifts, write notes, and leave little surprises. It seems so simple, but it is the little things in life that count. They learn who their buddy is before the weekend of the national championship. Two other ways we promote team unity involve food, which is always is a great bonding tool. The players sometimes organize a pasta party to which they will invite the assistant coaches, my children and me. It is a chance for them to share some responsibility for entertaining their teammates. I also like to have each class of students over for dinner once during the year, starting with the seniors. That helps me stay connected with the players. Early in my career, when I had no children, I spent more time in my office. It was easy for the athletes to drop by after practice and for me to get to know them better. Now, that dinner presents another way for me to bond with them. I think it really helps with the cohesion of the team knowing that they feel I am connected to them. Also, as I have gotten older, I have realized something that sounds obvious but does not occur to younger coaches: even though you are getting older, the age of the athletes in your program stays the same. I have to make more of an effort to reach them and connect with them now than when I was younger. Most of the teams I have coached have been very close, because that is a huge priority to me. I may tell the players to take a teammate they do not spend much time with to dinner. If I see there are cliques beginning to form, I will get more directly involved to make sure everyone understands thats not acceptable on my teams. We talk about our short-range goals while the players are stretching out before practice or a game. We write down our long-range goals, but we talk about what we need to do each day to achieve those goals. We go bowling periodically, and I know of teams who spend an afternoon at a ropes course, playing paintball or go rock climbing. Any activity, no matter how big or small, that allows the players to interact in any way other than actively participating in the sport can improve the chemistry of the team.

Team-Building Activities
I believe in team building activities. There is great value in them and although some may seem elementary, they bring out the kid in all of us. There are so many team building activities we can do with our teams. Anything that has to deal with food is always fun. Team dinners and trips for ice cream seem to be a part of many team meetings for us. Yet, there are other activities that can also provide a fun time for a team like taking a ropes climbing/trust course, camping, or a trip to the beach or movies. I could go on and on. I think that the coach needs to determine what time commitment her players are capable of investing. Something too time consuming during the week of prior to final exams would not be a good time, yet a quick dinner at a coaches house would be a good stress reliever while also providing a short break for the team to spend some off the field time together. Coaching two different sports, I have different times to get a team ready. In lacrosse I have an opportunity to ease my way into the season with the team because we have a fall off-season and a couple of months in the spring before our first game. During the fall in field hockey, we only have about ten days to get them ready to play their first game. During field hockey since everything is happening so fast I try to plan out a few things with the senior class for the team while we are conducting preseason camp. Only a few things are planned at that time because the focus is so much on preparing for the first game. We usually plan team dinners first and I try to filter myself around to the players as much as I can. I have learned never to assume that the upperclassmen, especially the seniors, know how to lead. Some are naturals, yet others need a guide. In the fall, I speak with the seniors quite often in the beginning of the season to

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Making Fundraising a Priority, a Four-Year Journey

By Colleen Quinn Fink Head Field Hockey Coach University of Pennsylvania
The NFHCA Magazine is a great resource because it covers so many areas that interest coaches. I have read articles discussing team motivation, team building, successful drills, Goalkeeping specifics, and important updates. One area that I think could be highlighted is the importance of alumnae relations and fundraising. On November 9th Penn hosted Princeton for an Ivy League Championship at the brand new, state of the art, Astroturf 12 Ellen Vagelos Field Hockey Facility with stands packed to the gills and standing room only. Flashback four years ago, I began coaching at Penn in 2010 and was told by my administration that there were opportunities for our program to construct a new field hockey specific facilitybut there was a catch. All my staff and I had to do was raise the money! Most field hockey coaches can appreciate what the top of a line field costs in a major metropolitan city and that fundraising in an all female environment isnt always easy. On the sideline of many recruiting events other coaches asked me how Penn Field Hockey successfully raised two million dollars to support this venture. I thought I would take this opportunity to give some insight into the process. Fundraising is similar to recruiting in that it is all about building relationships. Just like you wouldnt call a prospective student athlete and ask them to come to your school during your initial conversation. You cant call an alumna or parent and ask them to make a contribution to your program the first time you ever reach out to them. Penn is very supportive of coaches overseeing their alumnae relations directly. Over the past four years I was able to get to know many of our alumnae personally. The challenge is realizing and making this area of your job a priority. As coaches we are mostly concerned with on field preparations, recruiting, skill development, watching film, and a million other things! If you want to be a successful fundraiser you need to include alumnae relations to your list of priorities. From what I have learned over the past couple of years, the most important thing in successful fundraising is empowering your alumnae with your vision for the program. From my first day at Penn I started talking to our alumnae about our short term and long term goals and what we were going to need to achieve them. You have to let people know why the money is important, how it will make you better and the specific impact it will have on your team. Our alumnae soon embraced that vision and our shared passion for the advancement of Penn Field Hockey pushed this initiative forward. I was lucky enough to inherit a highly motivated alumnae group from my predecessors, Val Cloud and Anne Sage, two coaches who valued their relationships with former players. We have a core of alumnae who make up our Penn Field Hockey Board who help with a variety of areas: Mentoring, Development, and Special Events. This

group was able to mobilize and share the vision for Penn Field Hockey. Not only did they assist in fundraising for the new Ellen Vagelos Field but also to support annual fundraising goals for program operational expenses. So how did I share this vision? TIME. It took a lot of time. My first two years focused on sending weekly emails to the entire Penn Field Hockey family updating them on the team happenings, goals, upcoming games, off season workouts, etc. I participated in Alumnae group phone calls, made visits to specific alumna, and hosted several alumnae events such as a family carnival in conjunction with a game, golf outing, phone-a-thons, and mentoring activities for the team to participate in. Getting to know the people that walked (mostly ran) before me at Penn was a hugely important goal and I tried to enjoy it and not view it as a job. It is a lot of work though. After my first two years we got the go ahead from our administration to have a formal campaign and we were able to solidify a lead gift. Ellen Vagelos a class of 1990 graduate of Penn is a savvy fundraiser as well! Not only was she generous enough to make a lead gift to get the ball rolling on our new field, she was also smart enough to use her gift to motivate others. She made her gift with the caveat that it had to be matched. This is a great tool in fundraising and it encourages others to get involved at whatever level they are capable. You can use this tool for any fundraising effort whether a locker room upgrade, foreign travel, new uniforms, etc. If you can motivate someone to make a lead gift and tell the rest of the group that the money wont come through unless everyone comes together and raises that same amount, people will rally and raise the money needed. It is a great strategy! In the case of Ellen Vagelos Field, that is exactly what happened. The groundwork was laid and the community was told how (continued on Page 31)
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Camp Owner: Karen Shelton Camp Director: Grant Fulton Camp Mailing Address: 210 Johns Woods Road Chapel Hill NC 27516 Camp Telephone: 919-259-0798 Camp Fax: 919-843-8175 Camp Website Address: www.carolinaeldhockeycamps.com Camp Email: gfulton@unc.edu 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:

Absolutely the Best Field Hockey Camp, Inc.

Camp Owner: Michele Madison Camp Directors: Annie Zinkavich, Elly Appel Camp Mailing Address: 912 Monticello Avenue Charlottesville VA 22902 Camp Telephone: 434-249-0520 Camp Fax: 434-982-5212 Camp Website Address: www.virginiaeldhockey.org Camp Email: ellyappel@hotmail.com or amz3h@virginia.edu 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:

July 6 9 Session 1 @ University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, NC) July 10 13 Session 2 @ University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, NC)

June 16 17 Day Camp @ University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA) June 18 19 Day Camp @ University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA) June 29 July 2 Overnight Camp @ University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)

Champions of Tomorrow Field Hockey Camp

Camp Owner/Director: Jenna Ries Camp Mailing Address: 7915 Kentucky Avenue Bethesda MD 20814 Camp Telephone: 301-370-3963 Camp Website Address: www.championsoftomorrow.com Camp Email: jenna@championsoftomorrow.com 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:
TBA

Advanced Play Inc.

Camp Owner: Missy Meharg Camp Director: Dina Rizzo Camp Telephone: 443-510-7333 Camp Website Address: www.advancedplay.org Camp Email: mdfhcamp@umd.edu 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:

collEdge Camps
Camp Owners: Brett and Heidi Allen Camp Director: Heidi Howard Allen Camp Mailing Address: 37 White Street Lewiston ME 04240 Camp Telephone: 315-430-8414 Camp Website Address: www.colledgecamps.com Camp Email: info@colledgerecruiting.com 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:
June 26 28 @ The Governors Academy (Byeld, MA)

July 27 30 Session 1 @ University of Maryland (College Park, MD) August 3 6 Session 2 @ University of Maryland (College Park, MD)

All American Field Hockey Camps

Camp Owner: Steve Pickering Camp Director: Amy Kilgore Camp Mailing Address: 19590 NW Melrose Drive Portland OR 97229 Camp Telephone: 734-646-0259 Camp Website Address: www.allamericaneldhockey.com Camp Email: allamericaneldhockey@gmail.com 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:

College Prep Field Hockey Camp

Camp Owner/Director: Beth Bozman Camp Mailing Address: P O Box 435 Rehoboth Beach DE 19971 Camp Telephone: 302-841-9435 Camp Website Address: www.collegeprepeldhockey.com Camp Email: collegeprepeldhockey@gmail.com 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:
July 28 31 @ Washington College (Chestertown, MD) August 2 5 @ William Smith College (Geneva, NY)

Camps run Monday Wednesday or Thursday Saturday on your high school eld. You pick the dates that work for your program in June, July or August.

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Colonial Field Hockey Camp
Camp Owner: Peel Hawthorne Camp Director: Tess Ellis Camp Mailing Address: 751 Ukrops Way P O Box 399 Williamsburg VA 23187 Camp Telephone: 757-221-3390 Camp Fax: 757-221-2989 Camp Website Address: http://tribeathletics.com Camp Email: tellis@wm.edu 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:

Eagle Elite Camp @ Boston College

Camp Owner: Boston College Camp Director: Ainslee Lamb Camp Mailing Address: 140 Commonwealth Avenue 412 Conte Forum Chestnut Hill MA 02467 Camp Telephone: 617-552-3410 Camp Fax: 617-552-4930 Camp Website Address: www.bceagles.com/camps Camp Email: fhockey@bc.edu 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:

June 17 19 @ College of William & Mary (Williamsburg, VA)

Competitors Edge
Camp Owner/Director: Jenn Noon Camp Mailing Address: P O Box 170 Convent Station NJ 07961 Camp Telephone: 973-443-8045 Camp Fax: 973-443-8796 Camp Website Address: www.compedgecamp.com Camp Email: stickscamp@gmail.com 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:
July 18 21 @ Fairleigh Dickinson University (Madison, NJ) July 22 25 @ Fairleigh Dickinson University (Madison, NJ) July 28 31 @ Fairleigh Dickinson University (Madison, NJ)

January 12 Team Development Clinic @ Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA) June 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 & 19 Goalkeeping Academy @ Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA) June 5, 12 & 19 Eagle Elite Goal Scoring @ Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA) April 14-16 Team Development Clinic @ Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA) July 31 August 3 Overnight and Commuter Eagle Elite Camp @ Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA)

East Coast Field Hockey

Camp Owner/Director: William F Gaudette III PhD Camp Mailing Address: P O Box 172 Hershey PA 17033 Camp Telephone: 717-220-0002 Camp Website Address: www.eastcoasteldhockey.com Camp Email: eceldhockey@earthlink.net 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:

Connecticut Elite Field Hockey Camp, LLC

Camp Owner/Director: Nancy Stevens Camp Mailing Address: P O Box 728 Storrs CT 06268 Camp Telephone: 888-594-2315 Camp Website Address: www.cteliteeldhockeycamp.com Camp Email: info@connecticuteldhockeycamp.com 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:
July 19 22 @ University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT) July 24 27 @ University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT) July 30 August 2 @ University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT)

Delaware Field Hockey Camps

Camp Owner: Impact Sports & Health Camp Director: Rolf van de Kerkhof Camp Mailing Address: P O Box 5753 Newark DE 19714 Camp Telephone: 302-379-1773 Camp Website Address: www.delawareeldhockey.net Camp Email: info@delawareeldhockey.net 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:
July 15 18 @ University of Delaware (Newark, DE) July 24 27 @ University of Delaware (Newark, DE) July 28 31 @ University of Delaware (Newark, DE)

All sessions are held at Susquehanna University (Selinsgrove, PA) July 3 11 Mendoza High Performance Course (College Credit Available) July 6 8 International Drag Flickers Academy July 6 11 International Goalkeeping Academy I July 9 11 Low Backhand Residential Clinic July 12 17 World Field Hockey Academy July 13 17 International Defenders Academy July 13 17 International Goalkeeping Academy 2 July 13 17 International Striker Academy July 20 24 High School Team Camp 1 July 20 24 International Junior Academy July 20 24 International Mid Fielders Academy July 27 30 World Field Hockey Technical Analysis Academy July 27 31 High School Team Camp 2 August 10 14 High School Team Camp 3 July 3 August 14 Non-residential Summer Camps at Your School

Eastern Field Hockey Camp

Camp Owner: United Sports Camp Director: Jessica Shellenberger Camp Mailing Address: 1426 Marshallton-Thorndale Road Downingtown PA 19335 Camp Telephone: 610-466-7100 Camp Fax: 610-466-9314 Camp Website Address: www.unitedsports.net/instruction/ eastern-eld-hockey-camp/ Camp Email: jshellenberger@unitedsports.net 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:
TBA

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Elite Field Hockey Camp
Camp Owner/Director: Cheryl Murtagh Camp Mailing Address: 209 Dodge Road Rowley MA 01969 Camp Telephone: 978-948-5526 or 617-438-8353 (cell) Camp Fax: 978-948-2518 Camp Website Address: www.eliteeldhockey.com Camp Email: christinemurtagh@verizon.net 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:
July 13 16 @Bentley University(Waltham, MA) July 20 23 @Bentley University (Waltham, MA) July 27 30 @Bentley University (Waltham, MA)

Kai Zen Field Hockey

Camp Owners/Directors: Ange Bradley & Wendy Stark Camp Mailing Address: P O Box 703 Fayetteville NY 13066 Camp Telephone: 800-783-6594 Camp Fax: 315-443-1534 Camp Website Address: www.kaizeneldhockey.com Camp Email: kaizeneldhockey@yahoo.com 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:
TBA

Michigan State University Field Hockey Camps

Camp Owner: Michigan State University Camp Directors: Helen Knull, Molly Maloney, Jennifer Sciulli Camp Mailing Address: Sports Camp Ofce 223 Kalamazoo Street Jenison Field House East Lansing MI 48824 Camp Telephone: 517-432-0730 Camp Fax: 517-355-6891 Camp Website Address: http://www.msuspartans.com/ sportscamps.html Camp Email: msucamps@msu.edu 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:

Global Players Study Abroad Program, Europe

Camp Owner/Director: Tara Michael Camp Mailing Address: 500 Dodds Avenue Chattanooga TN 37404 Camp Telephone: 678-756-3784 Camp Website Address: www.playtheglobe.org Camp Email: info@playtheglobe.org 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:
2014 Summer Hockey in Europe (6 weeks in June/July) Rising college freshmen to graduate student-athletes eligible to apply. Courses and internships available during summer session. Deadline is January 15, 2014.

Goal Line Field Hockey

Camp Owner: Marybeth Freeman Camp Mailing Address: 505 W 218th Street New York NY 10034 Camp Telephone: 212-854-9361 Camp Fax: 212-304-0362 Camp Website Address: www.goallineeldhockey.com Camp Email: goallineeldhockey@gmail.com 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:

July 20 23 Team Camp @ Ralph Young Field Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI) July 27 30 Shoot & Save Camp @ Ralph Young Field Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)

Nike Field Hockey Camps

Camp Owner: U.S. Sports Camps Camp Directors: Varies by location Camp Mailing Address: 750 Lindaro Street Suite 220 San Rafael CA 94901 Camp Telephone: 800-645-3226 Camp Fax: 415-479-6061 Camp Website Address: www.ussportscamps.com/eldhockey Camp Email: eldhockey@ussportscamps.com 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:

July 19 20 Day Camp @ Columbia University (New York, NY) July 26 27 Goalkeeping Day Camp @ Columbia University (New York, NY) August 1 3 Overnight Camp @ Columbia University (New York, NY)

Harleysville Field Hockey Camp

Camp Owner/Director: Michelle Waldspurger Camp Mailing Address: 55 Diamond Street Hateld PA 19440 Camp Telephone: 215-593-5011 Camp Website Address: http://soudertonstrikers.webstarts.com/ Camp Email: mlmw@verizon.net 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:
August 4 8 @ Christopher Dock High School (Lansdale, PA)

Indiana Field Hockey Camp

Camp Owner: Amy Robertson Camp Directors: Amy Robertson, Liz Sanders Camp Mailing Address: 1001 E 17th Street Bloomington IN 47408 Camp Telephone: 812-856-2171 Camp Fax: 812-856-3690 Camp Website Address: www.hoosiersportscamps.com Camp Email: eldhoc@indiana.edu 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:
July 24 27 @ Indiana University (Bloomington, IN)

June 22 26 @ Mount Holyoke College (South Hadley, MA) June 23 26 @ Wheaton College (Norton, MA) June 25 28 @ Randolph-Macon College (Ashland, VA) June 30 July 3 @ Adelphi University (Garden City, NY) July 8 11 @ Worcester State University (Worcester, MA) July 11 14 @ McDaniel College (Westminster, MD) July 13 16 @ University of Mary Washington (Fredericksburg, VA) July 16 19 @ Sacred Heart University (Faireld, CT) July 17 19 @ University of Mary Washington (Fredericksburg, VA) July 19 22 @ Endicott College (Beverly, MA) July 20 23 @ Slippery Rock University (Slippery Rock, PA) July 20 24 @ Williston Northampton School (Easthampton, MA) July 24 27 @ Endicott College (Beverly, MA) July 28 31 Lexington Day Camp @ Lexington, MA July 29 August 1 @ Worcester State University (Worcester, MA) TBA @ Manhattanville College (Purchase, NY) TBA @ University of San Diego (San Diego, CA) TBA @ Wesley College (Dover, DE)

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Penn State Field Hockey Camp
Camp Owner: Penn State University Camp Directors: Char Morett, Lisa Bervinchak-Love, Stuart Smith Camp Mailing Address: 137 East Area Locker Rooms University Park PA 16803 Camp Telephone: 814-934-7221 Camp Fax: 814-865-2594 Camp Website Address: www.gopsusports.com/camps/w-eldh-camp.html Camp Email: sportcampinfo@athletics.psu.edu 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:

Revolution Field Hockey Camps

Camp Owner: Keri Hostetler Camp Directors: NCAA College Coaches & Former National Team Members Camp Mailing Address: 1700 Post Road D-5 Faireld CT 06824 Camp Telephone: 800-944-7112 Camp Fax: 203-254-0259 Camp Website Address: www.FHcamps.com Camp Email: support@FHcamps.com 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:

April 2014 7 v 7 Tournament @ Penn State University (University Park, PA) July 7 Elite and Competitive Camp @ Penn State University (University Park, PA) July 26 29 Team Camp #1 @ Penn State University (University Park, PA) July 29 August 1 Team Camp #2 @ Penn State University (University Park, PA)

Quinnipiac University Camps & Clinics

Camp Owner: Becca Main Camp Directors: Becca Main & Cheryl Canada Camp Mailing Address: 275 Mt. Carmel Avenue Hamden CT 06518 Camp Telephone: 203-582-5319 Camp Fax: 203-582-8716 Camp Website Address: http://static.psbin.com/p/w/ gwpuex74xmmpbd/Field_Hockey_Camp_Info.pdf Camp Email: becca.main@quinnipiac.edu 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:

May 4 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Ultra Spring Clinic @ Quinnipiac University (Hamden, CT) June 15 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Bobcat Elite Clinic @ Quinnipiac University (Hamden, CT) July 28 31 Quinnipiac Summer Camp @ Quinnipiac University (Hamden, CT) August 20 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Pre-Season Team Clinic @ Quinnipiac University (Hamden, CT)

June 11 13 @ Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD) June 13 14 @ Brain Bowl Choate Rosemary School (Wallingford, CT) June 27 30 @ Wittenberg University (Springeld, OH) July 6 9 @ Montclair State University (Montclair, NJ) July 7 10 @ Cape Cod Tech (Harwich, MA) July 13 16 @ Avon Old Farms School (Avon, CT) July 13 16 @ Elon University (Elon, NC) July 13 16 @ Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD) July 14 17 @ Greenwich High School (Greenwich, CT) July 20 23 @ Lawrenceville School (Lawrenceville, NJ) July 21 24 @ Cape Cod Tech (Harwich, MA) July 21 24 @ Faireld Ludlowe High School/Tomlinson (Faireld, CT) July 21 24 @ Severn School (Severna Park, MD) July 20 23 @ Washington College (Chestertown, MD) July 25 28 @ Lake Forest College (Lake Forest, IL) July 27 30 @ Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, NH) July 27 30 @ Catholic University (Washington, DC) July 27 30 @ Episcopal High School (Alexandria, VA) July 27 30 @ Salve Regina University (Newport, RI) July 27 30 @ St. Andrews School (Middletown, DE) July 28 31 @ Hopkins School (New Haven, CT) July 28 31 @ St. Lukes School (New Canaan, CT) August 3 6 @ Pomfret School (Pomfret, CT) August 4 7 @ Milton High School (Milton, MA) August 4 7 @ St. Pauls School for Girls (Brooklandville, MD) August 7 9 Team Camp @ The Hun School (Princeton, NJ) August 9 12 @ Smith College (Northampton, MA) August 10 13 @ Army Navy Academy (Carlsbad, CA) August 10 13 @ Berkshire School (Shefeld, MA)

Ultimate Defender Goalkeeper Academy

Camp Owner/Director: Ali Harris Camp Mailing Address: 2075 Bradley Creek Road Endicott NY 13760 Camp Telephone: 607-760-7322 Camp Website Address: www.ultimatedefendergk.com/ camp-2014.html Camp Email: gkcoach@ultimatedefendergk.com 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:
July 19-24 @ Maple Lake Sports Camp (Forksville, PA)

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World Camp USA
Camp Owners: Tjerk van Herwaarden & Bob Whitcher Camp Director: Tjerk van Herwaarden Camp Mailing Address: P O Box 408 North Falmouth MA 02556 Camp Telephone: 800-803-1356 Camp Website Address: www.worldcampusa.com Camp Email: info@worldcampusa.com 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:

World Class Field Hockey Camp

Camp Owners: Pam and John Stuper Camp Director: Pam Stuper Camp Mailing Address: 38 Lake Street Hamden CT 06517 Camp Telephone: 203-287-8186 Camp Fax: 203-287-8186 Camp Website Address: www.worldclasssports.net Camp Email: info@worldclasssports.net 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:

TBA World Camp @ Harvard University July 10 13 Overnight & Commuter @ UMass Dartmouth (Dartmouth, MA) July 17 20 Commuter Only @ Evergreen Sportsplex (Leesburg, VA) July 17 20 Overnight & Commuter @ Monmouth University (West Long Branch, NJ) July 18 21 Overnight & Commuter @ Swarthmore College (Swarthmore, PA) July 22 25 Overnight Only @ Swarthmore College (Swarthmore, PA) July 24 27 Overnight Only @ Monmouth University (West Long Branch, NJ) July 28 31 Overnight Only @ Swarthmore College (Swarthmore, PA) July 31 August 3 Overnight Only @ UMass Dartmouth (Dartmouth, MA) August 4 7 Overnight Only @ Swarthmore College (Swarthmore, PA)

July 24 27 Advanced Camp@ Yale University (New Haven, CT) August 4 7 Day Camp @ Yale University (New Haven, CT)

Xplosive Sports Academy

Camp Owners/Directors: Renee & Trae Toliver Camp Mailing Address: P O Box 732 Mt Laurel NJ 08054 Camp Telephone: 609-254-5135 Camp Fax: 856-780-5262 Camp Website Address: www.xplosivesportsacademy.com Camp Email: xplosivesportsacademy@gmail.com 2014 Camp Dates & Locations:
July 20 23 @ Westtown School (Westtown, PA) July 27 30 @ Westtown School (Westtown, PA)

Championship Dates and Sites

2014-2017 NCAA Field Hockey
DIVISION I
2014
Location: Dates: Host: Facility: College Park, Maryland November 21 and 23 University of Maryland, College Park Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex

DIVISION II
2014
Location: Louisville, Kentucky Dates: December 4-6 Host: Division II Festival Facility: Trager Stadium

DIVISION III
2014
Location: Lexington, Virginia Dates: November 22-23 Host: Washington and Lee University Facility: W&L Turf Field

2015
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Dates: November 20 and 22 Host: University of Michigan Facility: Phyllis Ocker Field

2015
Location: Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania Dates: November 13-15 Host: Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Facility: BU Sports Stadium

2015
Location: Lexington, Virginia Dates: November 21-22 Host: Washington and Lee University Facility: W&L Turf Field

2016
Location: Norfolk, Virginia Dates: November 18 and 20 Hosts: Old Dominion University Facility: L.R. Hill Sports Complex

2016
Location: Dates: Host: Facility: Easton, Massachusetts November 11-13 Stonehill College W.B. Mason Stadium

2016
Location: Geneva, New York Dates: November 19-20 Host: William Smith College Facility: McCooey Field

2017
Location: Dates: Hosts: Facility: Louisville, Kentucky November 17 and 19 University of Louisville Trager Stadium

2017
Location: Louisville, Kentucky Dates: November 17 and 19 Host: Bellarmine University, University of Louisville and Louisville Sports Commission Facility: Frazier Stadium/Trager Stadium

2017
Location: Louisville, Kentucky Dates: November 17 and 19 Host: Bellarmine University, University of Louisville and Louisville Sports Commission Facility: Frazier Stadium/Trager Stadium

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ABC Goalkeeper Reaction Drill

Written by Tori Redding Wesleyan University 13 Assistant Field Hockey Coach
This fast-paced drill gives goalkeepers an intense workout while also creating a competitive experience for the field players. Ideal for teams with multiple goalkeepers, this drill can wrap up a practice by simulating what happens when defense breaks down and the goalkeeper needs to scramble to make a save. pressure. This drill can be made more competitive by making each Line its own team. Each team will keep track of the goals they score from all three lines.

Goal Keeper Focus:

The goal of this drill is for the goalkeeper to work on quick reactions when they are not necessarily in the appropriate position to make the save. While they should make every effort to maintain solid technique, this drill is less about perfecting technique and more about relying on their developing goalkeeping instinct and athleticism when there is chaos in front of the net. Additionally, it should be understood that this is a high-intensity drill that will tire the goalkeeper fairly quickly.

Description of Drill:

The goalkeeper begins the drill in the center of the cage positioned for a drive from the top of the circle from Line A. The player from Line A begins the drill with a drive from the top of the circle. Just as the goalie makes the save, player from Line B flicks Field Player Focus: the ball on cage. The next player in Line A follows with a drive from Field players are focused on getting off quick, hard balls. Since the top of the circle and then the this is a drill that is targeting the Line A Drive player in line C slaps the ball on goalkeeper, high stress should be cage. The sequence continues with placed on getting all shots on net. the A-B-A-C-A-B pattern until the players are out of balls. It is at this While we rely on our point that the field players switch goalkeepers to make the simple, lines as a group. The goalkeepers straight-forwards saves during switch every 8 balls with the entering a game, we also need to prepare goalkeeper facing a drive from them for when the defense breaks Line C Slap Line A as their initial shot. There down and they need to scramble for Line B Flick should be no break in the players saves. The goalkeepers should be shots while the goalkeepers are prepared for such a situation and be GK switching. It is the responsibility of confident that they can rely on their the goalkeepers to quickly orient goaltending instinct and athleticism themselves to the sequence under to make that tough save.

AstroTurf / NFHCA Coaches Academy

The NFHCA kicked off the AstroTurf / NFHCA Coaches Academy at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on January 11, 2014. Two AstroTurf fields were laid down inside the Convention Center where 135 high school and college coaches spent two days immersing themselves in the latest field hockey skills and strategies. Attendees participated in workshops led by eight different college coaches. The clinicians presented on a variety of topics including: Self-Start Offensive and Defensive Strategies, Maximizing Practice Time, Lateral Ball Movement Transition from Defense to Attack, and Integrating Your Goalkeeper into Team Practice. Throughout the weekend participants also enjoyed getting a sneak peak at some of the latest field hockey gear and equipment from twelve different vendors. A raffle held during Happy Hour awarded several lucky winners prizes such as gift certificates, new sticks, and even a tablet computer!

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Lucha The Great

(continued from Page 3) Trophies. Three Pan American Games gold medals. Three Pan American Cups. At the Olympics, Aymar has won silver twice and bronze twice. With her recent silver medal in the London Olympics she became the greatest Argentine Olympian of all time. Before Lucha arrived on the stage, the Argentines had never medaled. They had never won a World Cup. As a backdrop to this unprecedented rise, one must also understand the odds which she and her Argentine teammates were up against. In an era where the medal count is usually directly correlated with investment of financial resources, it can be argued that Argentinas achievement on the turf is very different. With perennial powers such as the Netherlands, Germany, Australia and others, there are big-money sponsors, pristine water-based artificial turf, beautiful club facilities, and deep investment in coaching and technology. While Argentina has a strong hockey tradition rooted from British immigrants in the early 1900s, the country does not have the same financial investment in the sport relative to European, Australian, or even Asian counterparts. All these factors make Argentinas rise as a hockey superpower even more improbable. And while it would be difficult to attribute this rise to Luciana Aymar alone, one cant overlook the influence she has had on the sport in her country. While the United States has seen the likes of Mia Hamm or Jennie Finch, transcend their sport to become cultural icons, Luciana has done much of the same in her native Argentina. She has become one of her countrys most recognizable celebrities. She has appeared on the cover of her countrys most famed magazines, is a model appearing on most beautiful lists around the world, is a leading spokeswomen and endorser of Argentinas biggest companies, and even a television personality hosting her own Fox Sports show. In what might be a reflection of the way she transcends sport as an Argentine pop culture icon, she is followed by paparazzi who strive to find all the smallest details of her personal life. What also makes Argentina unique to almost any other country is that young female athletes grow up aspiring to be the next Luciana. Hockey is the first sport for girls, which sets it apart from even the best hockeyplaying European countries, where soccer and others are the first game of choice for girls. So, as we scan the digital universe for top lists of the worlds best athletes, we find one glaring name missing, Luciana Aymar. While, the numbers and above speak for themselves, if one were to build an accurate list of the best athletes in the history of teams sports, who would Aymars best competition be? First, lets look at the careers of two soccer greats, Mia Hamm of the United States and Marta of Brazil. Hamm is widely considered the best womens soccer player of all time. Washington Post columnist Michael Wilbon called Hamm Perhaps the most important athlete of the last 15 years. Hamm transformed womens sports on and off the field. Looking deeper into the numbers tells us a little more about Hamms career. If you take away Hamms accomplishments on the collegiate side (since Aymar did not play American collegiate sports), youre looking at one World Cup title and three Olympic medals. She was named Player of the Year in the first two years of the awards existence, in 2001 and 2002. Hamm earned 275 international caps and until recently held the record for international goals scored by any player, male or female, with 151. Marta, on the other hand, has been named FIFA Player of the Year on five occasions, including winning the award four straight times, from 2007-2010. Brazils greatest female player even finished as runner up on four other occasions. While Marta has risen to the occasion on the big stages like the World Cup, where she is the leading goal scorer, her Brazilian teams have only collected one World Cup Title and two Olympic medals. Next up, we have two legends of the hardwood, Sheryl Swoopes and Lisa Leslie. Swoopes was considered by many observers to be the female Michael Jordan for her dominance on the court from 1997-2011. During her career she won just about every individual and team award imaginable. Four WNBA Championships. Three Olympic gold medals. Three WNBA MVPs to go along with Two World Championships. Swoopes was the second player to win both regular season MVP and All Star MVP, an accomplishment only topped by our final candidate, Lisa Leslie. Leslie is credited by many experts for being the key player who put the WNBA on the professional sports map. At 6-foot-5, with a great vertical leap, Leslie was the first player to dunk in a WNBA game. She won four Olympic gold medals, two WNBA championships, two World Championships, and three WNBA MVPs. But, while the four athletes above all had fantastic careers and are deserving of being among the top female athletes in team sports history, none of them can match hockeys magician. Aymars individual honors, coupled with the way she transformed Argentina into a hockey power, make it difficult not to place her on top of this list. Nowadays, one of the most popular sports radio/message boards debates is, Who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of his or her sport? In other words, who are the four greatest players of all-time in his or her sport? In hockey, as youve seen in the story above, theres no debate about who gets the first call for that monument. And, just in case you were wondering who deserves to be on the Mount Rushmore of all-time athletes in womens team sports, it should be clear that Luciana Aymar, hockeys one and only magician for the past two decades, has earned her spot there, too. So, as fans from around the world travel to the Mecca of hockey this summer, lets hope they are fully aware they are watching one of the finest athletes of all-time compete in what could be her final performance on the worlds greatest hockey stage. Want to contribute to the conversation? Give us your Mount Rushmore of female athletes in a team sport by using #LuchaTheGreat on Twitter.
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NFHCA Guide to Recruiting & Collegiate Coaches Directory is Now Available

The NFHCA is pleased to announce that it has merged two invaluable publications into one! The 2013-14 NFHCA Guide to Recruiting now includes contact information for all Division I, II and III Field Hockey Coaches in the U.S. This publication is a must have for the prospective student-athlete who wishes to play field hockey in college. Topics featured in the Guide include: The Top 10 Dos & Donts of the Recruiting Process A Timeline for the Prospective Student-Athlete Questions to Ask the College Coach Glossary of Key Recruiting Terms Contact information for all Division I, II and III Field Hockey Coaches in the U.S. And much, much more..... We are asking our member high school coaches to pass this information along to interested student-athletes so that we can continue to educate high school students about the college recruiting process. Interested coaches and/or athletes can purchase a copy today by mailing a check in the amount of $15 made payable to NFHCA to: NFHCA Attn: Guide to Recruiting P O Box 13289 Chandler AZ 85248

Please be sure to include mailing address information along with payment. A copy of the Guide will be shipped as soon as payment is processed. Questions? Contact the NFHCA Office at executivedirector@nfhca.org.

2013 Guide -14 Recru to & Col iting leg Coach iate Direc es tory
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Rising to the Challenge: Strategies for Overcoming Adversity

(continued from Page 7) than turning your anger inward or losing control, find a way to persist. Try smarter instead of always trying harder. Try to take a step back, take a deep breath, and reassess your approach and strategies. Perhaps there is an easier and better way of doing things that you are not seeing. Sometimes being patient and smart will lead you down a better path. 7. Endure it together. Teams have a choice of weathering adversity together or falling apart and just thinking about themselves as individuals. Enduring the adversity together will divide the problem and multiply your resources making you a stronger team. 8. Always learn lessons from mistakes/failures. Rather than dwelling on mistakes and problems, transform them into future successes by learning lessons from them. Mistakes simply give you information on how exactly to improve. View your situation as a challenge or opportunity. Try to see adversity as an opportunity to challenge your abilities. Great players and teams create challenges out of adversity instead of being threatened by it. Remember, Failure is Fertilizer. another go. Less often, a group may appear to be succeeding too fast. In response, be particularly vigilant about fingers not touching the hoop. Also make sure participants lower the hoop all the way onto the ground. Eventually the group needs to calm down, concentrate, and very slowly, patiently lower the Helium Hoop easier said than done.

Debrief

What was the initial reaction of the group? How well did the group cope with this challenge? What skills did it take to be successful as a group? What creative solutions were suggested and how were they received? What would an outside observer have seen as the strengths and weaknesses of the group? What did each group member learn about him/her self as an individual? What did we learning about blaming others and accountability? What other situations on the team or on the field are like the Helium Hoop? Keith Waldman Bio: For over a decade Mr. Keith Waldman has been a partner with Optimal Performance Associates, LLC. Keith has been actively involved in a wide variety of athletic programs, K-12 schools, and corporations focusing on teambuilding, leadership, character education, and athletic excellence. Keith has been a popular NCAA speaker for many collegiate and high school athletic programs and conferences. He has conducted hundreds of workshops for Division I-III sport teams and high athletic departments across the nation, including State, Conference, and National Championship Teams. Keith has been actively involved with numerous field hockey teams, has frequently written articles in the NFHCA Newsletter, and has been a popular presenter at the NFHCA Convention. His passion and commitment as well as his educational and professional experience have enabled Keith to make a tremendous impact on many athletic, educational, and corporate teams. To get more information about Optimal Performance Associates and the services they provide you can visit the OPA website at www.opawinningteams.com or you can email Keith Waldman at keith@opawinningteams.com.

Team Building Drill: Helium Hoop

This is a deceptively simple but powerful leadership exercise for learning how to work together and communicate in small to medium sized groups.

Equipment Set Up

Hula Hoops Groups of 8 to 12 ideal, but can be done with 6 to 14

How to Play

Introduce the Helium Hoop (hula hoop). Ask participants to point their index fingers and hold their arms out. Lay the Helium Hoop on their fingers. Get the group to adjust their finger heights until the Helium Hoop is horizontal and everyones index fingers are touching the hoop. Explain that the challenge is to lower the Helium Hoop to the ground. The catch: Each persons fingers must be in contact with the Helium Hoop at all times. Pinching or grabbing the hoop is not allowedit must rest on top of fingers. Reiterate to the group that if anyones finger is caught not touching the Helium Hoop, the task will be restarted. Let the task begin. Warning: Particularly in the early stages, the Helium Hoop has a habit of mysteriously float up rather than coming down, causing much laughter. A bit of clever humoring can helpe.g., act surprised and ask what are they doing raising the Helium Hoop instead of lowering it! The secret (keep it to yourself) is that the collective upwards pressure tends to be greater than the weight of the hoop. Often the more a group tries, the more it floats. Some groups or individuals (most often larger size groups) after 5 to 10 minutes of trying may be inclined to give up, believing it not to be possible or that it is too hard or sometimes they blame each. When blaming each other takes place the hoop floats up quicker and higher. The facilitator can offer direct suggestions or suggest the group stops the task, discusses their strategy, and then has

2013 NFHCA Annual Convention

The 2013 AstroTurf / NFHCA Annual Convention was held in Virginia Beach, Virginia in conjunction with the Division I, II and III NCAA Championships. There were 301 college and high school coaches in attendance at the NFHCA Annual Convention. Attendees participated in meetings throughout the day on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and were visited by representatives from the NCAA as well as USA Field Hockey. Throughout the Convention, members had a chance to network with other coaches, learn about the game and discuss key issues affecting the sport. Some of the events included: Welcome Social, NFHCA Hall of Fame Luncheon and a Happy Hour during which the 2012 Coaches of the Year and Victory Club inductees were honored. We look forward to seeing all of you at the 2015 NFHCA Annual Convention, scheduled to be held January 15-18 in Providence, Rhode Island.
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USA Field Hockeys Futures 2015 Program

By Kait Mitchell Communications Manager USA Field Hockey
USA Field Hockeys Futures 2015 program is the first step in the Olympic Development pipeline. The Futures program is made up of 27 hours of specialized training. Field hockey athletes go through the specialized drills while being coached by USA Field Hockey accredited Level I, II or III coaches. This is a great program for athletes wanting to improve their skills and for athletes who dream about playing at a higher level. To become a Futures athlete, you must go through a trial with your coach. To find out more about the Futures trial process, please contact USA Field Hockeys Futures and Olympic Development Coordinator Chelsea Mitchell at cmitchell@ usafieldhockey.com or go directly online to: http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Field-Hockey/ FUTURES/Futures-Trials. Last year USA Field Hockey had 5,000+ athletes go through this program. From those 5,000, everyone had the opportunity to showcase and compete in a Futures Regional Tournament. From the Futures Regional Tournaments, 680 athletes were selected to compete at the USA Field Hockey National Futures Championship. A vast majority of those young women were recruited for collegiate team opportunities. Highlighting an athletes talents for collegiate coaches has become a big emphasis for this organization. Largely the showcasing has come about as a positive consequence of creating programs to help develop athlete enjoyment of the game through skill improvement, and to strengthen the pipeline leading to eventual Olympic team participation. No matter the outcome of the program (being invited to join the Olympic team, earning a scholarship or opportunity to go to one of the many fine colleges and universities throughout the United States offering hockey, or just for the enjoyment of competing and developing hockey skills) the Futures program has consistently shown positive outcomes for athletes through the years. Begin your journey with Futures today!
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OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT

Making Fundraising a Priority, a Four-Year Journey

(continued from Page 13) important the field was going to be well before we had a means to build it. Then when the time came everyone WANTED to give to the cause and no one wanted to leave that lead gift on the table. The Penn Field Hockey community is incredible and the Ellen Vagelos Field is a testament to their support, generosity and love of Penn Field Hockey. The follow-up from the fundraising effort was equally important. Each donor to the facility was given an encasement of both Franklin Field and Ellen Vagelos Field Turf. Invitations for the naming of Ellen Vagelos Field were extended to the entire field hockey community and proved to be a first class event in a heated tent overlooking the field and Philadelphia skyline with mimosas, five star food and presentations by the administration, coaches and Ellen Vagelos herself. I worked hard to ensure that we hosted a top of the line affair and a fitting celebration of our accomplishment. While the event was costly sometimes you have to spend money to make money. Returning to that brisk day in November, unfortunately this story doesnt have a Cinderella ending. After finishing our 2010 season 3-14 just four short years later our season ended with a record of 13-4. The game did not end the way we had hoped but despite the result our alumnae, parents and friends walked away with another great memory, laying the groundwork for their continued support and passion of Penn Field Hockey.

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The NFHCA Office would like to thank the following companies for their support in 2013-14:
4U Sports
Official Sponsor of the 2013 Collegiate & High School Coach of the Year programs

Penn Monto
Official Sponsor of the 2013 Division I, II and III National Coaches Polls Official Game Ball Provider for the 2013 NFHCA Senior Games Official Game Ball Provider for the 2014 NFHCA Coaches Academy

Elixir Industries
Official Field Hockey Goal Provider of the NFHCA Official Field Hockey Goal Provider of the 2014 NFHCA Coaches Academy

STX
Official Sponsor of the NFHCA Victory Club

Front Rush
Official Sponsor of the 2013 NFHCA Division I, Division II and Division III Senior Games

White Mountain Sports / College Connection

Official Sponsor of the 2013 NFHCA Recruiting Seminar

Gladiator by SGI
Official Sponsor of the 2013 Collegiate National Academic Squads, the Collegiate National Academic Team Awards & the High School National Academic Squad

Yolo Sportswear
Official Provider of the 2013 NFHCA Annual Convention and the 2014 NFHCA Coaches Academy Registration Gifts

Harrow Sports
Official Sponsor of the 2013 High School All-Region & All-American Program Official Sponsor of the 2013-14 NFHCA Coaches Clinic Program Official Apparel Provider of the NFHCA Executive Board

ZAG Field Hockey

Official Sponsor of the NFHCA Hall of Fame

Longstreth Sporting Goods

Official Sponsor of the 2013 Collegiate All-American Program and the Official Sponsor of the 2013 Collegiate Regional & National Players of the Year

Optimal Performance Associates

Proud Supporter of the NFHCA

Exclusive Corporate Sponsor of the 2013 NFHCA Annual Convention Official Sponsor of the 2014 NFHCA Coaches Academy Official Artificial Surface Provider of the NFHCA Corporate Sponsor of the NFHCA
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What do ALL of these ELITE Field Hockey Facilities have in common?

Boston University Bowdoin College Braxgata Hockey Club University of British Columbia Brown University Colgate University Columbia University University of Connecticut Cornell University Dartmouth College Hobart and William Smith Colleges College of the Holy Cross University of Iowa Keio University Lock Haven University University of Louisville University of Maryland Uni University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts, Lowell Messiah College Michigan State University Monmouth University National Training Center - Virginia Beach University of New Hampshire Nopporo Hockey University of North Carolina Northeastern University Ohio University Old Dominion University Penn State University University of Pennsylvania Perth Field Hockey Stadium Princeton University Providence College University of Richmond Rutgers University Spooky Nook Sports St. Andrew's College St. Josephs University Stanford University Syracuse University Temple University Ursinus College University of Virginia Wake Forest University College of William & Mary Yale University

YALE UNIVERSITY
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