6 Ways To Avoid & Overcome Neck, Shoulder & Back Pain In Hockey Players
This article was written by one of our members Trent Knights, who is a massage therapist, acupuncturist & hockey player from Australia. Do you ever get neck, shoulder or back pain after playing hockey? Many sports, including field hockey, force us to lean forward which can lead to developing a hunched posture. A hunched upper body posture also known as; upper cross…
7 Most Memorable Field Hockey Moments at Rio 2016 Olympics
How exciting has the Rio 2016 Olympics been? Field hockey got so much attention at the Games, but unfortunately many people weren’t able to watch as many games as they would’ve liked because of the time differences. There were so many magical moments that I want to highlight but I couldn’t possibly mention them all, so here are…
5 Common Pre Season Fitness Mistakes Hockey Players Make
Do you ever struggle with pre season hockey fitness, wonder what you should be doing or pick up little niggles throughout the season? Then make sure you avoid the common field hockey pre season fitness mistakes highlighted in this post. As we approach pre-season (in some parts of the world), many players are starting to think about…
Meet USA Field Hockey Super Striker: Katie Bam
Katie Bam, formerly Katie O’Donnell is one of the most exciting and successful USA field hockey players, winning a range of awards over her hockey playing career. She has been a major feature in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games scoring 5 goals so far, including a hat-rick against Japan. Team USA (ranked 5th in the world) have…
Olympic Player Feature: Florian Fuchs
With the Rio Olympic Games currently going on, we decided to feature some of our favourite players that are inspiring to watch… One of the promising and exciting players is the German forward, Florian Fuchs. Find out more about him in this infographic, plus watch his video highlights below. About Florian Fuchs Below is an infographic we put together…
7 Factors That Make a Great Striker in Field Hockey
Want to know what makes a great striker in field hockey? Who better to ask than players who have reached the top level, including insights from Australian striker Ashleigh Nelson and GB men’s striker Sam Ward. Other posts in this series: 7 Factors That Make A Great Defender 7 Factors That Make A Great Midfielder Playing striker…
7 Factors That Make A Great Defender In Field Hockey
Want to know what makes a great defender in field hockey? Who better to ask than players who’ve reached the top level, so I spoke to several international defenders to get their views and insights. In this post you can find out what international players Mark Knowles, Dan Fox and Rhett Halkett believe it takes to be a great…
7 Factors That Make A Great Field Hockey Midfielder
Want to know what it takes to be a great midfielder? Rather than just share my own thoughts, I thought it would be better to ask a few trusted individuals who have reached the top level (i.e. international) either as a midfield player or as a coach. Knowing each of them personally I can tell you that…
5 Steps To Dealing With Disappointment In Sport
Have you ever missed out on selection? Maybe you got dropped or injured and weren’t able to take part in something that mean’t a lot to you. It’s easy to lose motivation when these kinds of things happens and you could even start to think “what’s the point?” But often disappointment gives us an opportunity to make some…
5 Ways To Prepare For Field Hockey Trials And Big Games
Have you ever been incredibly nervous for field hockey trials or so worried that you mess up in a big game that you started to overthink and underperform? You are not alone. This key to deal with this preparation, both physically and mentally. By knowing what you need to do and how to prepare for field hockey trials…
