TIPS for a SUCCESSFUL season

- Remember that all coaches are volunteers. If there is a problem, speak up about it respectfully to the coach first then if the problem isn't resolved contact the coordinator.

- Call your coach if you are going to miss a practice or game.

- Stock extra COLORED mouth guards at home or in your car in case they get lost or chewed. No mouthguard - No play.

- Drink water BEFORE a game or practice to hydrate your body. Bring plenty of water with you to practice & games.

- Focus on learning the basics; how to hold the stick, dribbling, driving and moving your feet. Make simple drills fun!

- Dress in layers once the weather gets cold.

- Wear comfortable clothes to practice, no jeans or denim and remember to tie hair back.

- Turn in all forms on time!

- Don't be afraid to ask questions. There are a lot of rules, fouls and whistles in field hockey.

- Save old 2 liter Coke bottles and fill with water or sand to use as cones when practicing drills at home.

- Invest in an additional stick ($12.00 at longstreth.com) and have someone practice with you at home.

- Be sure when taking pictures throughout the season to save pics to disk and turn them in to be included in the end of year slideshow at the banquet.

- Remember sideline equiette. Be respectful to ALL players, coaches, parents & referees. Refs have the final call and parents can be ejected for disruptive behavior.

- Learn to play with passion, not aggression. Most importantly have fun and practice good sportsmanship!