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Girls Field Hockey Camp encourages player development. The teaching sessions are structured to allow players ages 12-16 to progress at their own pace with players of similar age and ability.
In addition to fundamental stick work skills, players receive instruction and the opportunity to practice in competitive games and drills. Special emphasis is placed on increasing each camper's overall understanding of the rules, concepts, and team strategies of the sport. The camp strives to develop in each camper the qualities needed to become an all-around, excellent field hockey player with solid offensive and defensive skills. Goalkeepers receive individualized instruction from an outstanding staff of college-level goalkeepers and coaches.
SPECIALIZED GOALKEEPING INSTRUCTION
Individual goalkeeping training sessions, supervised by our experienced staff, cover all aspects of the technical and tactical skills necessary for developing goalkeepers. The program is customized for each goalie's needs. If you are attending camp as a goalie, please check the appropriate space on the application.
What to Bring
Campers for all camps should dress so that you will be ready to participate actively in games and skill building activities. We recommend wearing shorts and a t-shirt or sweatshirt, depending on the weather. In addition, their own field hockey stick, mouth guard, shin guards, rubber cleats, and turf shoes or sneakers for indoor, grass and turf play. Goalies must bring a complete set of goalie equipment.
Also, you should bring an athletic bag with sun block, swimsuit, towel, change of clothes for the afternoon session, and jacket in case of rain. Finally, be sure to clearly label all items.
Program Objectives
- Improve basic game skills: ball control, jabs, blocks, shooting, scoring, and stick work
- Improve defensive positioning, marking, interceptions, circle play, and transitional game
- Emphasize teamwork and fair play
- Learn more about field hockey while enjoying the game
EQUIPMENT: Campers must bring their field hockey stick, mouth guard, shin guards, rubber cleats, turf shoes, and sneakers for indoor play. Goalies must bring a complete set of goalie equipment.
JULIE RYAN, CAMP DIRECTOR
Head Field Hockey Coach, Babson College
Julie Ryan begins her third season as Babson's head field hockey coach and director of the Babson Field Hockey Camp after joining the department in January 2007. A native of Brewster, Massachusetts, Ryan came to Babson from Boston College, where she served as the Eagles' assistant field hockey coach from May 2005 until June 2006. Ryan's experience includes numerous field hockey camps throughout New England along with the U.S. Field Hockey Association Futures Program. She also has served as the director of the prestigious Revolution Field Hockey Camps, and was the head coach of the Worcester County United U16 Team
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