10 Reasons Why Field Hockey Is Such A Great Sport
What defines a sport being great? Some would say money or sponsorships, some would say number of spectators, some would say participation level, but in my opinion I say the combination of enjoyment and challenge. In this post I wanted to clarify why I think hockey is the best sport in the world and why I…
The #1 Missing Factor In Many Hockey Players
It is very frustrating as a coach when you see players with great potential, but there is one major thing that is missing. Accountability. It is when a player doesn’t take responsibility for their own performance or for what is expected of them, whether it’s following the game plan, marking a player, doing their own fitness, getting enough sleep, eating the…
How To Do The Tomahawk in Field Hockey
Want to be a bigger threat by passing and shooting on your ‘weaker’ reverse side too? Learn how to do the tomahawk. If you don’t have enough time to get your feet around the ball then using this skill can be very effective PLUS it can also be difficult for keepers to read. This video takes you through the steps of How To…
3 Pre-Game Meals For Hockey Players
Have you ever walked onto the pitch feeling bloated from eating too much before the game? Or started to feel fatigued half way through a game because you didn’t have much energy? This is not necessary down to your fitness. It could be related to your nutrition. Nutrition is a fundamental factor that fuels our energy. In this article we will…
Overcoming Injury In Sport – Is It Such A Bad Thing?
Getting injured is devastating and frustrating… But maybe it can be a good thing? Even if it doesn’t seem that way. I have a lot of experience of being injured and have struggled with many different injuries throughout my years of playing sport. Everything from several shoulder dislocations, shin splints, broken thumb, torn ankle ligaments, hamstring strain, compartment syndrome,…
What happens when your team go a goal down in hockey?
Last night I went to watch the SA men’s national team play against Spain. What a great game it was. The thing I enjoyed the most was how SA kept playing their own game despite going a goal down quite early in the game. How many times have you seen or been part of a…
7 Steps To Take For A Successful 2016
7 Steps To Take For a Successful 2016 The start of a new year is the perfect time to look ahead and plan what we need to do to have a successful year. Whether it is for your hockey in 2016 or just your life in general. “Those that fail to plan, plan to fail” Most people that…
6 Ways Hockey Players Can Stay Fit Over Xmas
Xmas is most people’s favourite part of the year. The festive period is a time to spend with family and friends away from the grind of everyday life. Most people set any form of fitness aside during the holidays because they think they don’t have enough time. But I am here to tell you that you can…
Ellen Hoog: The Dutch Field Hockey Superstar
The 30 year old Netherlands midfielder Ellen Hoog is one of the most popular field hockey players in the world and there’s no surprise why. About Ellen: DOB: 26th March 1986 Height: 1,64m International Debut: 2004 Stick sponsor: Ritual Favourite movie: The Notebook Inspirational sports person: Lionel Messi Pre-game ritual: Always puts her right shinguard on first…
How To Balance Sport and School, Studies or Work
For a lot of people, exam time, studying and work situations can be stressful. Just about every sports person would prefer to be on the sports field than to be locked away in a room for hours on end cramming. However, most kids and parents reduce or stop playing sport all together when the pressure hits, saying: “I…
