FIH Player Of The Year: Eva De Goede
In celebration of my good friend and Double Olympic Gold Medalist Eva Da Goede winning the FIH Player of the Year, I wanted to showcase of some of the video sessions we did together. Eva is one of the most rounded hockey players in the world and she truly deserves this honourable award, not just…
Why Field Hockey Players Get Overlooked
Not getting the results for the work that you put in? Not playing the level of hockey that you know you could or should be? Want to know why most hockey players get overlooked? Hint: it’s got nothing to do with your skills or fitness – these are just symptoms of a much bigger problem.…
HPA Success Story: How Kyme Went From Shadow To International Masters Player
After a two year quest Kyme Rowe from Australia became an International Masters hockey player, despite a number of setbacks she has faced including being named a shadow player (reserve) for two years in a row. Kyme had potential growing up as a teenager but she failed to go further as she didn’t believe in…
3 Essential Things To Take Your Hockey To The Next Level
When field hockey players want to improve their game or reach a higher level the first thing they tend to do is focus on their skills or fitness, but there may be other essential factors you haven’t even thought about that could be more effective for reaching your hockey goals. If you’ve ever tried to…
How To Be More Consistent in Field Hockey
Have you ever wondered why one day you play a great game of hockey but then another game you start to doubt yourself, lose confidence or get frustrated because you’re not playing like you know you can? Sometimes you bring your A game and other times it feels like you’ve lost that ability and you start to second guess…
Inspiring Story: How Missing Out on Selection Helped Cody Reached The Next Level in Hockey
“A setback is the start of all great achievements” People often give up when they are faced with rejection, disappointment or missing out on selection, choosing to believe that they’re simply not good enough. Instead of giving up on his dreams, missing out on selection only made Cody want it more so he decided to…
Try These TWO Field Hockey Skills Challenges
There is nothing like a challenge to get the competitive juices flowing… So, in the video below are two field hockey skills challenges for you to try! The first challenge is a test of hand/eye co-ordination (Flipping the stick) The second challenge is a test of your passing or shooting accuracy (3 tyre) We went…
Tips For Playing Field Hockey In The Heat
Have you ever struggled to play hockey when it’s really hot? This week’s question is: “How do I play field hockey in the heat?” In this video I’m going to share a few tips that will help you on those hot days… WANT FREE HOCKEY TIPS? Signup below to watch the free training called the…
5 Ways To Improve Goal Scoring in Field Hockey
Scoring a goal in hockey is one of the best feelings, especially if you’re a striker or an attacking midfielder. For some it may be the feeling you get inside when the ball hits the backboard, while for others it’s the celebration with team mates and the high fives. So, the question is: How can you…
The Belgotex Elite Club Challenge
For the second year, my hockey club Western Province Cricket Club (yes we play hockey) were fortunate to be invited to the Belgotex Elite Club Challenge, with all expenses paid. This is a prestigious tournament played at Riverside Hockey Club in Durban every year, showcasing some of the best male and female players in South…
