7 Tips To Mentally Prepare For Field Hockey Tournaments
Playing in a tournament often brings about several challenges that are not experienced in your average weekly hockey match. Check out this video (or read below) for tips on how to be at your best every game in a tournament. GET THE FREE 8 STEPS TRAINING HERE With many possible distractions, unfamiliar or unexpected circumstances surrounding…
How Ellie Became A Professional Hockey Player
Many hockey players dream of playing for their country and very few get the opportunity to play hockey as their full-time career. What does it take to break into the top level and to ultimately get paid to play hockey? I recently spoke to HPA member and England & GB International, Ellie Rayer who recently made her Senior International…
‘Playing In Front Of A Big Crowd’ With England & Australia Hockey Junior Internationals
During the Junior Hockey World Cup we’ve been doing a few interviews with some of the key players to find out what it takes to make that level… The last two interviews we did were with German internationals: What Separates Good Players That Miss Out From Players That Make It How To Reach The Next Level…
What Really Separates Good Players (With Potential) That Miss Out From Players That Make The Cut
Many hockey players dream of playing at a World Cup or the Olympics, but only a few make it… What is it that separates good players who have potential but miss out and are overlooked from the players that make it? As an outsider it may seem that it’s skill or ability but in most cases, that is…
7 Ways To Improve Your Confidence in Field Hockey
Think of a time when you were at your best… I bet you felt confident. Too many players rely on feeling confident on game day in order to play well. While this can work sometimes it’s NOT reliable which means you won’t play your best consistently. But, imagine if you could learn how to become more self confident…
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 Tips To Perform Under Pressure In Field Hockey
Imagine the feeling you would get as an athlete moments before you walk out onto the biggest stage in the world, the Olympic Games… Thousands of spectators will be watching your every move. You have been training hard for the last few months, your skills are looking sharp, you are fit and strong and you’re feeling…
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…
