don’t get caught in the “fan mentality”

Stop approaching your sport as a spectator! Each person involved has their own role: field hockey players play, coaches coach, referees ref, parents parent, etc.​Know your role – Matt Degs coach at small Sam Houston State created a powerhouse baseball program with what he calls the “Pack Mentality”.  Each player fell into one of four…

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10 rules of field hockey season

1. Never be outworked. Always put in 110% of your effort and you won’t be outworked. 2. Don’t focus on your statistics. Sometimes an off-day can throw off your statistics. So just focus on making the next day a better day. 3. Remember that being the biggest or strongest player on the field doesn’t make…

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7 Cardinal Sins of Mindset in Field Hockey

1. Indifference/Apathy – There’s no room for these feelings if you want to develop your skills and improve your performance. Always put in 110%. 2. Stubbornness – Being stubborn leads to being uncoachable, which leads to being unsuccessful. Be open-minded and you might be exposed to a new skill or technique that you would’ve otherwise…

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