“Be yourself, every one else is taken” – Oscar Wilde Have you heard the saying above? A timeless quote which recognizes the beauty of all individuals. It can be difficult when we are compared to others. Whether it be stats, playing time, speed, endurance, there are always constant comparisons. What some may fail to realize…
Perseverance – steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. Often times we face different obstacles in life that slow down or even halt the goals that we have. In sports specifically, it can be an injury, being benched, getting cut from a team, losing a game; the list goes on and on. Our…
Welcome Back! Is there anything better than freshly cut grass? The smell means one exciting thing, the start of a new field hockey season! On behalf of the entire Koa Sports field hockey staff, let’s have our best season yet. Below are four pointers to remember this season: Mindset-Be the best you, this means giving…
The word “team” is used all the time. So much so that this extremely profound word has lost some of its luster and a lot of its meaning. A team, the team, your team is a constant part of almost everyone’s vernacular and its definition seems simple: a team is a group of people joined…
Summer is quickly approaching and our field hockey season at Koa is coming to a close. Although we get a break from the structure of weekly practices and games, it is important that everyone be active during the summer so we can maintain our A – game playing style when fall rolls around again. This week’s blog discusses some…
At Koa Sports, our core values include being positive and dedicated, thinking team-first, and most importantly, having fun. This means that we approach our teams with a constructive mindset, demonstrating solutions to tough problems, and instilling confidence in our young athletes that can help improve their game. Our coaches are dedicated to our sports community…
Welcome back to the Monday field hockey blog. Today we will discuss how having different coaches is beneficial to your child’s skill growth. No Two Coaches are the Same No one is immune to falling into a specific coach’s teaching habits—this sometimes makes it difficult to then adjust your form of play when you begin working with…
Welcome back to our Monday Field Hockey blog. Today we will discuss the importance of being a coachable athlete. Coach-ability The most talented athlete on the team is not necessarily the most coachable athlete. Coaches love athletes who are ready and eager to learn and soak in every bit of information that the coach has to impart…
Welcome back to our Monday Field Hockey blog. Today we will discuss the importance of resistance training in young athletes. Resistance Training Youth athletes are always looking for new ways to become stronger and faster in order to improve their game. Most kids think the best way to do this is by lifting weights; and while weightlifting…
Hello Koa Field Hockey Krew (does that work? Yea, let’s keep it)! This is our fourth and final blog installment on College Recruiting. So far we have covered: important tips to know, what kind of athletic program, and school, you are looking for, how to get in contact with coaches, as well as how to…
