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…
How To Choose A Field Hockey Stick
With so many different types of hockey sticks available today, choosing a field hockey stick can be a daunting task, especially when you have no idea what you are looking for. That’s why I put together a complete guide of how to choose a field hockey stick. There are various factors to consider when selecting a…
7 Tips To Overcome Fear of Failure In Hockey
Have you ever wanted to achieve something badly but were so afraid of not achieving it that you underperformed or didn’t give 100%? This is commonly known as a fear of failure. And it can control us unconsciously if we don’t learn how to manage it. Fear of failure is also when you downplay what you want to…
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…
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…
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,…
