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W-L Field Hockey: Coaching Staff, Preseason & Off-season, Goals, Expectations, Concussions, Successful Program, Officiat

Welcome to W-L Field Hockey! Meet the coaching staff and learn about preseason and off-season preparations, team goals, expectations, managing concussions, building a successful program, officiating, parental involvement, and important upcoming dates. Get ready for a great season!

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W-L Field Hockey: Coaching Staff, Preseason & Off-season, Goals, Expectations, Concussions, Successful Program, Officiat

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  1. WelcometoW-L Field Hockey wlathletics.org

  2. Coaching Staff • Elise Jackson: Freshman • Lea Bohn: JV • Beth Prange: V • Tracy Bannister • Kirby Clark • Nicole Andrade: • Program Assistants

  3. Preseason and Off-season • Plan vacations before the start date • Encourage summer conditioning • Start thinking about next year and the off season • Youth Field Hockey has joined Lacrosse: Arlington Parks and Recreation --Club Field Hockey: Storm, CPEG, Rampage, Beyond Sticks

  4. Goals • Self advocate • Team player • Good sport • Hard Worker • Able to self evaluate • Able to make changes • Able to communicate effectively • Well rounded and grounded • Respectful • Good Friend

  5. Theme • What does it mean: • Hard Work • Positivity

  6. Playing Time • Freshman Team: Developmental • JV: Developmental and Competitive • Varsity: Competitive • Considerations: Practice Team chemistry Work ethic Game play Opponent commitment Attitude Part of season…scrimmage vs conference vs tournament

  7. Expectations • No alcohol nor drugs to include no vaping • No fighting • Practices and Games are Mandatory. Academic needs should be discussed in advance when possible. However, academics come first. Please encourage your daughter to stay on top of assignments. Student athletes perform better on average than non-athletes. Time management is Key. Colleges expect students to handle both. We have many resources to help.

  8. Concussions • NFHS • Honesty required • Rest means REST

  9. Absences • Too much homework • Family dinner • Going away for weekend • Not feeling well • Birthday • Visiting family/friends • Taking a make up test • Tutoring • Work • Rescuing an animal • Concerts • Party • Major family event

  10. Successful Program • Players present at practice • Good sportsmanship • Parental support • Academic Advocacy • Committment

  11. Officiating • Sportsmanship is Key

  12. Emphases: Coach Conduct, Language • Professional • Extension of the classroom • Only rules may be discussed • No unacceptable Language

  13. Parents can… • Call or email coaches • Set up meetings with coaches • Watch practices • Become a volunteer: Boosters Rep (gets you and a guest in games free) • Announcer (For Varsity Games) • Table Worker • Host team dinner/event • Film games

  14. Parents please… • Cheer on your daughter and the team • Encourage your daughter to take issues to coach first • Address the coach with issues before addressing administration • Keep the team in mind • Remember there may be movement between teams • Join Boosters

  15. Important Dates • August 21…Picture Day • Sept. 7: 911 5K Volunteer Opportunity • JV/Frosh • Light the Night: SAT OCT 26, 2019 • Varsity only: • Va Beach Sept. 7/8 • Library Volunteer Days: Aug 22, 23

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