Field Hockey Coaching Insights From Australian Coach
Want to gain some insights from an international coach? Check out this video interview we did where you can expect some field hockey coaching insights from the Junior National Coach, Tim White. VIDEO INTERVIEW: What Makes a Great Coach? Enjoy this post? Come Join Us! Signup below to get fresh hockey tips, inspiration and insights delivered straight to your…
How Rachel Went From Club Player To International Masters Hockey In Just 12 Months
In sport, there is often a huge emphasis placed on getting results… This week I had a catchup chat with a HPA Member who has seen massive results in the last 12 months. Rachel is a great example of someone who took action on what she learn’t, proving how accountability and a deliberate focus can produce the results…
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…
Transitioning From Hockey Player To Successful Coach
This article was written by Rob Whitehouse from South Saxons Hockey Club (UK), who shares his secrets on how he recently made the transition from player to successful coach, winning two titles and securing 3 promotions. To become a contributor you can email us here I sat on the wet, cold astro, wrapped in a coat, looking at…
10 Things That Selectors & Coaches Look For In Field Hockey Players
I am often asked what selectors and coaches look for in field hockey players in order to get selected into a team. In this post I answer this question by providing a range of qualities that most coaches look for. These can vary from coach to coach but here are some of the most common things…
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…
How Coachable Are You?
Are you coachable? I used to hate being told that I was doing something wrong… I just wanted to do everything perfectly! Fortunately I have come to realise that sport is made up of many mental challenges, which we often bring upon ourselves. Have ever been given feedback which felt like it was a personal attack…
5 Common Coaching Mistakes
Some Common Sports Coaching Mistakes There is not a lot that is more rewarding than coaching a player to beyond what they thought they could do. I used to love playing, until I discovered coaching… Through many years of playing different sports I have had a lot of coaches, all with different styles. Yes there are…
Top Up Your Field Hockey Tactics
Field hockey tactics are not just for hockey coaches to worry about. Although coaches play a large part in tactics, I believe it’s also up to players to understand them too because they’re the ones that need to ultimately make decisions on the field. “If you can recognise certain situations before others you will be a step ahead” In hockey,…
