LEVEL 1 COURSE OFFERING

8:30 am - Registration 

9:00-5:00 pm - Sessions 

USA Field Hockey’s Level 1 Instructional Coaching Clinic is an 8-hour offering and will be held at Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY on Saturday, March 23, from 9:00-5:00 pm. The lead instructor for this Level 1 will be trained Coach Educator and Syracuse Head Field Hockey Coach, Ange Bradley. This Level 1 is specifically designed for individuals with a basic knowledge and understanding of the game of field hockey.  Individuals who are brand new to the sport are welcome to attend, but may find it difficult as the course covers a broad range of topics in a short period of time.  This Level 1 clinic is the perfect opportunity for professional development and local networking. 

The Level 1 Instructional Coaching Clinic will cover the following topics: 

Classroom Presentations and Discussions  

• Importance of Coaching Philosophy
• Coaching as a Profession - How to Coach Principles
• Learning & Age-Appropriate Development Principles   
• Introduction to “Teaching Games for Understanding” 

On-Field Learning & Application 

• Basic Rules & Field Set-Up   
• Fundamental Skills of Field Hockey - Grip Management   
• Introduction to Attack and Defense Principles - Small Games  
• The Basics of Goalkeeping  
• Designing Fun and Effective Training Sessions  

PRICING:   

• Member Price: $95 (*Note: lunch is provided)
• Non-Member Price: $145 (includes one-day membership)  

If you are not a member, please join today to receive this discounted price and take full advantage of all the membership benefits, including coaching tools and resources, FH Life Magazine, and much more. 

Please check the USA Field Hockey website COACHING CLINICS for a list of Level 1 Instructional Coaching Clinics. If you would like to attend a Level 1, but do not see one listed in your area, please contact coaching@usafieldhockey.com. 

Participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis and space is limited.

Upon completion of the course, all participants will receive their Level 1 Coaching Certification. This certification will remain valid as long as your USA Field Hockey Coach Membership remains current. Certification will lapse without a current membership. Coaches interested in working in USA Field Hockey's Futures Program must have a Level 1 Certification and a current USA Field Hockey Coach Membership to be eligible to apply.