hockey Academy

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Jamie Dwyer - Australian International Player. 

As hockey continues to get faster and more dynamic, the physical demands on hockey players have never been higher. Not only is it one of the fastest-growing sports at our school, but the game of field hockey is played virtually everywhere in the world and is the second largest team sport by participants after soccer. It is a sport that requires various skills, tactics and gameplay. You not only need to know the rules but learn to play as a team and develop your skills as an individual. 

One of the most important factors in creating a well-designed training programme is the overall structure that is in place. It gives us a framework around which we can coordinate our training and maximise the returns that we get from the hours of investment we put into ourselves. 

Some of the most vital fundamentals field hockey players have to develop are: 

• Stamina (Endurance) 

• Strength

• Speed

• Structure / Stature

• Suppleness

• Speed

• Skills

At Firebird Saturday Hockey Clinic, we will tackle these fundamentals as developing players, and learn not only how to improve on each of these elements, but have fun while doing it. It’s important to focus attention on building the athlete’s foundation of movement skills and begin to expand the repertoire of hockey basics. It is also a time when boys and girls enjoy practising skills they learn and seeing their improvement. 

There will be 2-time slots allocated on a Saturday: The first will run from 9 - 10:30 am and the second from 10:45 - 12:15 pm. 

Each player must please make sure they have a stick, gum guard, shin pads and ball (Preferably). The Supply of Drinking Water is Vital, so please bring your own, 

We hope to see you there. Let’s make Hockey a sport this school can be proud of.