NFHCA: Welcome
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Welcome to the official website of the
National Field Hockey
Coaches Association!
Need to renew your NFHCA Membership for 2013-14? Looking to establish a new 2013-14 NFHCA Membership?
Click on a link posted below to access the NFHCA's online registration system and to pay your membership dues with a credit card. The NFHCA accepts Visa and Mastercard.
Online Collegiate Membership Application
Online High School Membership Application (Varsity Head Coach + 1 Assistant Coach)
Online High School Membership Application (Assistant Coach Only)
Online Adminstrator, Club, Junior High School, Friend of the Game, Lifetime & Umpire Membership Application
Online College Club Membership Application
Prefer to pay your 2013-14 NFHCA Membership dues with a check? Download the appropriate membership form posted below and mail it to the NFHCA Office.
2013-14 Collegiate Membership Application (pdf)
2013-14 High School Membership Application (Varsity Head Coach + 1 Assistant Coach) (pdf)
2013-14 High School Assistant Coach Only Membership Application (pdf)
Please direct all membership questions to the NFHCA Office at executivedirector@nfhca.org.
PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE 2013 SEASON!
Harrow Sports / NFHCA Preseason Workshop
Saturday, August 3, 2013 * 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Goucher College (Baltimore, MD)
This interactive workshop will give attendees an opportunity to learn new skills and drills from some of the best coaches in the country.
Register online today by clicking on the link posted below:
Online Harrow Sports / NFHCA Preseason Workshop Registration Form
Prefer to register by mail? Click on the link posted below to download a Preseason Workshop registration form. Your completed registration form and check made payable to the NFHCA should be mailed to the NFHCA Office.
Harrow Sports / NFHCA Preseason Workshop Registration Form
Register by June 30th and pay just $100 ($125 for nonmembers) to attend the Preseason Workshop!
Workshop Clinicians:
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Missy Meharg, Head Coach, University of Maryland
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Rachel Boyle - Head Coach, Washington College
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Amy Cohen - Head Coach, West Chester University
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Traci Davis - Varsity Coach, Garrison Forest School
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Megan Fraser - Head Coach, Johns Hopkins University
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Carly Powell - Head Coach, Towson University
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Megan Williams - Head Coach, Goucher College
Workshop Itinerary:
8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Registration / Welcome
8:45 - 9:00 a.m.
Introduction, Clinic Overview & Vendor Welcome
9:00 - 9:45 a.m.
Elimination and 3-D Skills
Ball control amped up! Learn how players can take their individual stick skills to the next level. Clinicians will introduce the three-dimensional aspect of the game as an effective elimination skill.
9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
Attack Movement and Zone Defense through the Midfield
Attendees will learn how to transition the ball through the midfield and set up a team attack that is an offensive threat! During this session clinicians will evaluate what midfield formations would be best to accomplish individual and team goals. Clinicians will also cover attacker to defense transition and spatial awareness in recovery lines.
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Long Hit and Inside the Hash Mark Concepts
Is your team making the most out of a free position inside the 25? Attendees will learn set play opportunities, the critical areas to manipulate, and the importance of the attack protecting the ball in the front field. Clinicians will review how to identify up numbers situations and how to take the quickest path to goal to create an optimal shot opportunity.
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Nutrition and Preseason Planning
Learn how to get the most out of your athletes through proper nutrition and conditioning. Plan your preseason to prepare for the season, keeping in mind that sometimes less is more!
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch with the Clinicians and Vendors
The price of lunch is included in the registration fee.
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Preparing for a 3 Month Tournament
Develop a plan to break down your season into phases that will optimize team performance and allow you to peak in the post season. Clinicians will discuss how to maximize allotted practice time and how to strategically build your game schedule.
1:45 - 2:30 p.m.
Goalkeeping Fundamentals
The key to this year's championship season is the goalkeeper. Key principles such as angles and footwork along with the basic technical points such as kicking, lunging and diving will be covered. Take home numerous drills that you can hand to your players! Clinicians will also cover specialty situations like strokes, corners and the NEW shoot-out situation coming to the high school game in the fall of 2013!
2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Individual Defense
Let's be honest, everyone loves to score but we all know that defense is the key to winning a championship! Learn about the proper defensive footwork, body positioning and timing that are necessary to be successful. Clinicians will focus on defense inside the circle and how to minimize fouls inside the defensive circle.
3:15 - 4:00 p.m.
Update on New High School Rules for the 2013 Season
Be the FIRST to learn the rule changes that will go into effect for the fall season. Clinicians will review all of the rule changes as specified by the National Federation of State High School Associations.
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Recruiting Panel and Q & A Session
Questions? Contact the Hilary Kuss, NFHCA Assistant Executive Director at hilary.kuss@nfhca.org.
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The 2013 NFHCA Annual Convention will be held Wednesday, November 20th - Friday, November 22nd at the Virginia Beach Resort & Conference Center (Virginia Beach, VA). The Annual Convention will lead up to Friday's NCAA Semi-Final Games, Saturday's Division I, II and III Senior Games, and Sunday's NCAA Division I, Division II and Division III National Championship Games.
Additional details as well as registration information will be posted to the NFHCA website this summer.
We hope you will choose to join us in Virginia Beach as we celebrate the sport of field hockey!
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The NFHCA is pleased to announce that it will be offering three (3) Coaches Clinics this spring. Clinics are FREE for all 2012-13 members of the NFHCA. The cost for nonmembers is $125. Nonmembers are eligible to establish a 2012-13 NFHCA Membership and attend a clinic at no cost.*
All clinics will begin at 9 a.m. and will end at 3 p.m.
You can register today by emailing Hilary Kuss, NFHCA Assistant Executive Director at hilary.kuss@nfhca.org.
You still have time to register for the Coaches Clinic at Wittenberg University!
Saturday, June 22nd @ Wittenberg University (Springfield, OH)
Jacque DeMarco, Kenyon College
Marianne Flannery, Olentangy Liberty High School (OH)
Kelley Hubbell, Wittenberg University
Beth Maddox, Ball State University
Coaches Clinic Topics:
Pass, Receive.....What's Next? - This session will help you to improve your players' vision relative to receiving with mobility and a positive first touch. Receiving under pressure, receiving in open or closed positions, and receiving on the move will be covered during this session.
Defensive Skill Development - This session will review the fundamental skills needed to apply successful defense on the opposition. Clinicians will be discussing approaching distance, forcing the attacker to one side, the block and jab tackles, proper intercepting position, and making possession passes. Clinicians will cover the basic defensive grips and stick placement to maximize each player's defensive abilities. Attendees will learn how to develop a team defensive style that best fits the program's strengths.
Cross Training the Field Hockey Athlete: Proper Body Preparation and Cool Down - Attendees will learn how to cross train their teams and how to properly warm-up and cool-down before and after a practice and a game. Clinicians will cover dynamic stretching and its use in improving performance and reducing the risk of injury.
Building Your Attack from the Midfield - Are you tired of playing run and gun hockey? This session will uncover the keys to teaching your team how to build its attack through the midfield and to finish with a shot on goal. Attendees will learn how to use various shapes in the midfield to ensure that key distributors maintain possession while getting the forwards in goal scoring position.
Goalkeeping Fundamentals - The key to this year's championship season is the goalkeeper! Key principles such as angles and footwork along with the basic technical points such as kicking, lunging, and diving will be covered. Attendees will be able to take home numerous drills that can be immediately implemented and shared! Clinicians will also cover specialty situations including penalty strokes, penalty corners, and the NEW shoot-out situation coming to the high school game in the Fall of 2013!
Understanding the Recruiting Process - The landscape of college recruiting is always changing and High School and Club Coaches need to be at the top of their games so they can assist their athletes in finding the right college or university. Clinicians will give attendees the inside scoop on the recruiting process across all divisions.
Each clinic site will offer a Question and Answer session to end the day.
A list of clinicians will be posted as it becomes available.
REGISTER TODAY by emailing Hilary Kuss, NFHCA Assistant Executive Director at hilary.kuss@nfhca.org. Registration will close 24 hours prior to the start of each clinic.
Questions? Email Hilary at hilary.kuss@nfhca.org or call her at 843-860-9685.
* All 2012-13 NFHCA Memberships will expire on June 30, 2013.
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The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is a non-profit organization serving field hockey coaches and supporters of the game from across the United States. The mission of the organization is to stimulate the professional development of coaching leadership within the sport of field hockey. The NFHCA strives to cultivate and recognize the professional contributions of its membership and to foster and promote the growth of the sport. The NFHCA is responsible for providing a recognizable presence and voice in regard to legislation affecting the sport as well as interscholastic and intercollegiate programs.
2013-14 NFHCA Membership information will be posted to the website beginning in late April / early May.
The University of New Hampshire recently decided to partner with AstroTurf® once again to replace the existing playing surface at Memorial Field with a brand new synthetic turf field. Installation is slated for April of this year, ensuring completion in plenty of time for the Wildcats upcoming 2013 hockey season this fall.
UNH has selected the AstroTurf 12® turf system, which is universally regarded as the standard for field hockey performance and is the favorite among coaches and players for its playability, durability, and low maintenance. It’s no wonder AstroTurf is recognized as the Official Artificial Surface Provider of both USA Field Hockey and the National Field Hockey Coaches Association. In fact, a recent NFHCA survey showed that 71% of Division I schools play hockey on an AstroTurf field*.
“Our teams have loved playing on AstroTurf,” said Head Coach Robin Balducci. “When it came time to replace the field at Memorial, there was no contest. We chose to go with AstroTurf once again.”
The five time America East Coach of the Year honoree looks to continue her successful run at the helm as the all-time winningest coach in UNH history. She has guided the Wildcats to three straight regular season conference championships, three straight appearances in the conference tournament final, and three straight Coaching Staff of the Year awards.
“Having a winning tradition and a superior playing surface definitely help us recruit the best athletes,” added Balducci.
Memorial Field, which has hosted the last three America East Conference Championships, was originally renovated back in 2002 when it was converted from a grass field to synthetic turf. UNH tabbed AstroTurf to install the artificial surface then, and 11 years of quality performance later the choice was clear when it came time to resurface. They’re sticking with AstroTurf.
About AstroTurf - For athletes and sport enthusiasts, AstroTurf has redefined the way the game is played. The company offers advanced, state-of-the-art, multi-sport and specialized synthetic turf systems with proprietary engineered technologies, leveraging the industry’s first vertically integrated manufacturing system. A growing number of high schools, colleges, professional sports teams and municipalities continue to select AstroTurf-branded products for their premium quality, technical superiority, and safety. To learn more, visit www.astroturfusa.com.
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The NFHCA is pleased to announce that the 2012-13 edition of the NFHCA Guide to Recruiting & Collegiate Coaches Directory is now available. This publication is a must have for the prospective student athlete who wishes to play field hockey in college. Topics featured in the Guide include:
- The Top 10 Dos & Don'ts of the Recruiting Process
- A Timeline for the Prospective Student-Athlete
- Questions to Ask the College Coach
- Glossary of Key Recruiting Terms
- Contact information for all Division I, II and III Field Hockey Coaches in the U.S.
- And much, much more.....
You can purchase a copy today by mailing a check in the amount of $20 made payable to NFHCA to:
NFHCA
Attn: Guide to Recruiting
P O Box 13289
Chandler AZ 85248
Please be sure to include your mailing address along with your payment. A copy of the Guide will be shipped to you as soon as your payment is processed.
This Guide will be available for sale at the site of the 2012 NFHCA Recruiting Seminar. This year's Recruiting Seminar will be held on Saturday, November 24th at the PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Questions? Contact the NFHCA Office at executivedirector@nfhca.org.
Posted 10/16/12
Wednesday, September 19
You can connect to the NFHCA's new Twitter feed by clicking on the link posted below:
Questions should be directed to Hilary Kuss, Assistant Executive Director at hilary.kuss@nfhca.org.
The NFHCA Office would like to thank the following companies for their support in 2012-13:
Exclusive Corporate Sponsor of the NFHCA Annual Convention & Coaches Clinic
Official Sponsor of the Collegiate & High School Coach of the Year programs
Gladiator by SGI
Official Sponsor of the Collegiate National Academic Squads, the Collegiate National Academic Team Awards & the High School National Academic Squad
Harrow Sports
Official Sponsor of the High School All-Region & All-American Program
Official Sponsor of the NFHCA Coaches Clinic Program
Official Apparel Provider of the NFHCA Executive Board
Official Sponsor of the Collegiate All-American Program and the Official Sponsor of the Collegiate Regional & National Players of the Year
Penn Monto
Official Sponsor of the NFHCA Collegiate National Coaches Poll and the Official Game Provider of the NFHCA Senior Games
White Mountain Sports / College Connection
Official Sponsor of the NFHCA Recruiting Seminar
Official Provider of the 2013 NFHCA Annual Convention Registration Gift
Official Sponsor of the NFHCA Hall of Fame
2012-13 Proud Supporters of the NFHCA:
Academy International
Optimal Performance Associates
Visit the Sponsors page of this site to link to the offical websites of these companies.
Interested in becoming a sponsor of the NFHCA? Contact the NFHCA Office at executivedirector@nfhca.org
