NFHCA: Welcome

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.