A player’s impact on a practice or game goes far beyond talent, athleticism, or sheer ability. Coaches and fellow athletes alike will always notice the character of a player, and oftentimes players with the most character, the most heart, or the strongest will are those who end up having the biggest effect on the game!…
We know it happens. Kids are busy (and so are parents!), and sometimes you can’t fit in every sport every season. So how can your child stay prepared if they’re not playing spring field hockey, or taking a season off? There are plenty of off-field options to keep your body and mind in field hockey…
If you’ve spent any time playing or watching field hockey, you’ve probably picked up one thing: it’s a highly skill-based sport. This means that the off-season is hugely important. Players can’t just drop their sticks in the garage and wait for games to roll around again—the off-season is the time to develop and advance their…
This week we reached out to our U14 head coach Meredith Hickman who is also the JV Field Hockey coach at Whitman High School. She let us know from her professional opinion on what she looks for when girls enter high school and are interested in playing field hockey. Here are her thoughts: When girls…
Most of us shy away from giving ourselves credit. It’s like we are afraid to celebrate because how others perceive us. Stop you right there; it’s alright to give yourself a pat on the back sometimes! Your coach encourages you, encouraging and advocating yourself is good practice too. Share your stories and proud athletic moments…
Here at Koa, we are always looking to teach your kids new things. Whether it be a new skill, technique, or drill, we are looking to constantly challenge your child to become better. The most rewarding part of coaching is when the athlete understands a drill or concept and looks for more challenges! We encourage…
Tournaments, the pinnacle of youth sports. They can be near, far, a qualifier, just for fun, or a national championship or event! Tournament play has many similar and familiar features, such as the field or court are the same dimensions and you put your uniform the same way as usual. Keeping calm and composed is…
The New Year is upon us and we want to give advice on staying focused on a resolution. We know that it is going to be your best year yet, and we want to teach you ways to overcome some of life’s obstacles. Mental toughness is self-belief in your ability to achieve your goals. Let…
When searching for the field hockey stick that is best suited for you, keep in mind that it does not always have to be the most expensive one. When your purchasing it its all up to you and how comfortable you are when you are playing with it on the field. How will I know…
Collegiate field hockey has finally come to an end. Teams have been working extremely hard since preseason to get to the NCAA Championships. There have been many upsets this season while teams work to defend their NCAA title but came up short. It came down to teamwork. We can’t say who wanted it more because…
