Program Description

Girls' Field Hockey teaching sessions encourage player development and the teaching sessions are structured to allow players of all ages and abilities to progress at their pace with players of similiar age and ability.

In addition to fundamental stickwork skills, players receive instruction and the opportunity to practice in drills and competitive games. Special emphasis is placed on increasing each camper's overall understanding of the rules, concepts, and team strategies of the sport. The Babson Field Hockey Day Camp strives to develop in each camper the qualities needed to become an excellent, all-around field hockey player who has all offensive and defensive skills. Goalkeepers receive individualized instruction from an outstanding staff of college-level goalkeepers and coaches.

Program Objectives

• Improve basic game skills: ball control, jabs, blocks, shooting, scoring, and stickwork
• 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 own field hockey stick, mouth guard, shin guards, rubber cleats, and sneakers for indoor play. Goalies must bring a complete set of goalie equipment.

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.

Julie Ryan, Camp Director