Field Hockey Benefits

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Fundamentals: College coaches seek athletes who have mastered the fundamentals of ball control and accurate passing. These are simple skills, but they are the foundation needed to grow as an athlete.

Communication: Field hockey requires a great deal of communication on the field. College coaches want leaders with strong communication skills. They also want a coachable athlete who knows when to speak up and when to listen and learn.

Sportsmanship: Teamwork is critical to the success of a field hockey team. Student-athletes must be encouraging on and off the field and trust their teammates.

Versatility: Multi-dimensional athletes that can play multiple positions at the college level are more valuable to a college program.

Field Hockey IQ: Student-athletes need to have good vision and the ability to make quick decisions. The more experience an athlete has and the better they know the games, the more likely they are to evaluate a situation and think on their feet in high-pressure competition.

Confidence: Strong athletes are not just talented; they are also mentally tough and confident in themselves. College coaches want an athlete who has the confidence to lead a team on the field and the ability to address failure with persistence. 

Athleticism: Field hockey is demanding on the body. Athletes need to be physically fit, athletic in their movements and fast.

Consistency: The more consistent an athlete is across game performances, the more reliable they are in the eyes of a college coach. College coaches look for student-athletes who bring the same level of strong competition to the field at every game.

Wrestling Builds the Following Traits:

Mental toughness

Strength, agility, and athleticism

Ability to control emotions under high pressure

Confidence prior and during high level game situations

Determination and persistence

Conditioning

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