Can anyone perhaps assist with "something" I can give my son to help him in his role as captain? He is 16.

Great to have you here. This space is for field hockey players and parents who want clear, honest guidance on development, preparation, and performing when it matters. Inside this community, you can: - Ask questions (no matter how small) - Learn what actually matters in hockey - Understand selection, preparation, and performance - Support each other’s growth To get started, introduce yourself below: - Player or parent? - Age group / position (if applicable) - One thing you want to improve this season I want this forum to be interactive so that everyone can benefit :)

Over the years, one thing has stood out to me when watching top players. It’s not always the fastest player. It's not always the most skilful player. It’s the player who stays involved in the game every single moment. These players: - Talk constantly - Move off the ball - Support teammates - Recover quickly after mistakes - Stay mentally switched on These players make the game easier for everyone around them. Great hockey players don’t disappear from games. 👇 Question for the group: What do you think separates a good hockey player from a great one?

Skills is always an important component to train during pre-season. I designed this session to try and get the players to experiment with doing different types of skills: drags, 3D, turns, pulls, passing etc. Let me know what you think?

Hi guys, I did this drill with some players this week and the video went viral on social media. It’s a simple drill where I get the players to do different skills based on the colour codes I give them. Using the 🔴🟠🟣 cones, I will mention a colour code to the players and they need to move the ball accordingly. If I call 🟠🔴🟣, the player must move the ball from the 🟠cone to the 🔴cone and then to the 🟣cone. Another example: I will call 🟠🟣lift. The player must run towards the 🟠cone and then lift the ball over the 🟣cone. Coaches: give this a go at your next training session and let me know ow how it goes. Great for technical skills 🙌🏼