5 Ways To Unlock Tight Hips As a Field Hockey Player
Tightness in your hips or back as a field hockey player? Hip mobility is crucial so that we can get into the low positions required in field hockey. Here are 5 essential exercises for field hockey pla... ...more
Fitness ,Injury prevention
March 09, 2024•1 min read
Why field hockey players MUST do strength training?
There is no doubt that field hockey fitness is vital to your success as a player. People often ask me for advice on how to get fitter and stronger for hockey but are generally concerned with the effec... ...more
Fitness ,Skills
December 17, 2022•3 min read
6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Run 5km’s For Field Hockey Fitness
Want to get fit for hockey? In this article we explain why running 5kms may not be the best way to get fit for hockey and what you can do instead to improve your field hockey fitness. ...more
Fitness
October 29, 2022•8 min read
Why Hockey Players Should Train Their Core, Not Their Abs!
It is fundamental to develop a strong core for field hockey, but most hockey players train their core in the wrong way by doing situps and crunches. In this article I take you through why you need to ... ...more
Fitness
September 24, 2022•3 min read
Train your posterior to kick butt on the hockey field!
Are you doing any form of strength or resistance training that is going to help your hockey? Anyone over the age of 12 years, especially adolescents should be doing some form of resistance training (... ...more
Mindset ,Fitness &Skills
August 04, 2022•5 min read
3 plyometric exercises for field hockey power on the pitch
Like many people, I sometimes wish that I could turn back time and re-live my younger hockey days with the same passion I had then, but with more effective strategies using the knowledge and experienc... ...more
Mindset ,Fitness Skills &Tactical
July 23, 2022•3 min read
6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Run 5km’s For Field Hockey Fitness
When it comes to field hockey fitness – have you ever thought something along the lines of: “I need to get fitter as a hockey player” I hear this kind of statement a lot, so if you have ever thought o... ...more
Fitness
July 15, 2022•7 min read
5 Common Field Hockey Injuries & Reducing Your Risk Of Injury
5 Common Field Hockey Injuries & Reducing Your Risk Of Injury 5 Common Field Hockey Injuries & How To Reduce Your Risk Of Injury Hockey players LOVE playing hockey. Most people play hockey for the she... ...more
Fitness
July 08, 2022•5 min read
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Hockey players should train their core, not their abs! [video demo included]
Field Hockey Core Training Are you still doing situp’s as a way of improving your core? When I talk about being fit for hockey, unlike a lot of hockey players I don’t just mean the ability to run for ... ...more
Fitness
July 01, 2022•3 min read
Anna Flanagan Australian Hockey Star Reveals Her Secrets To Success
It was very interesting interviewing Hockeyroo Anna Flanagan, one of the best and most popular field hockey players in the world, commonly known as Flanno by her team mates. Two of the key takeaways f... ...more
Fitness
June 29, 2022•3 min read
Top 20 Field Hockey Lessons To Learn
Getting injured is devastating and frustrating… But maybe it can be a good thing? Even if it doesn’t seem that way. I have a lot of experience of being injured and have struggled with many different i... ...more
Fitness
June 24, 2022•11 min read
7 Signs That It’s The Field Hockey Pre-Season!
“Nothing will work unless you do” – John Wooden No matter how much fitness training you have done in the off-season, there’s not a lot that can truly prepare your body for a field hockey pre-season! ... ...more
Fitness
June 10, 2022•5 min read
6 Ways Hockey Players Can Stay Fit Over Xmas
Xmas is most people’s favourite part of the year. The festive period is a time to spend with family and friends away from the grind of everyday life. Most people set any form of fitness aside during t... ...more
Fitness
June 03, 2022•4 min read
Build Explosiveness For Field Hockey (The Injury-Free Way)
All hockey players want to be powerful and explosive to get to the ball first and make an impact so in this post I will show you just one way you can do this, the safe way. To build power you first ne... ...more
Fitness
May 27, 2022•2 min read
Overcoming Injury In Sport – Is It Such A Bad Thing?
Getting injured is devastating and frustrating… But maybe it can be a good thing? Even if it doesn’t seem that way. I have a lot of experience of being injured and have struggled with many different i... ...more
Fitness
May 27, 2022•5 min read
You MUST Read This If You Want To Increase Speed in Field Hockey
* I recently wrote this post as an article that was featured in Planet Hockey Magazine In the modern game, speed can be a huge advantage. It could be the difference between winning a 50/50, closing d... ...more
Fitness
May 20, 2022•5 min read
5 Ways To Prepare For Field Hockey Trials And Big Games
Have you ever been incredibly nervous for field hockey trials or so worried that you mess up in a big game that you started to overthink and underperform? You are not alone. This key to deal with this... ...more
Fitness
May 13, 2022•6 min read
5 Common Pre Season Fitness Mistakes Hockey Players Make
Do you ever struggle with pre season hockey fitness, wonder what you should be doing or pick up little niggles throughout the season? Then make sure you avoid the common field hockey pre season fitnes... ...more
Fitness
May 06, 2022•4 min read
How Hockey Player Sophie Barnwell Overcame Her Shin Splints Injury
Injury is something that no-one wants to face. It can be annoying, frustrating and it can drive you crazy, especially if you can’t fix the root cause of the problem and it keeps coming back. Shin spli... ...more
Fitness
May 02, 2022•5 min read
7 Tips For Developing Explosive Speed On The Hockey Field
In the modern game of hockey, speed can be a huge advantage. It could be the difference between winning a 50/50, closing down a Dragflicker at a short corner, bursting into space which creates a dange... ...more
Fitness
April 29, 2022•4 min read
How To Get Fit For Field Hockey
Ever wanted to know how to get fit for field hockey? Going for a jog is not enough if you want to be truly hockey fit or play at a competitive level and there is a lot more to hockey fitness than just... ...more
Fitness
April 22, 2022•1 min read
How To Deal With A Field Hockey Injury
One of the biggest fears as a field hockey player is getting injured. Although some injuries can be prevented with the right precautions and proper strength training, some injuries are unexpected due ... ...more
Fitness
April 15, 2022•0 min read
How To Get Hockey Fit At Home
Want to get fit for hockey without going to the gym? If you want to be hockey fit then you need to prepare your body properly for the hockey season. The good news is that you can do that without the n... ...more
Fitness
April 08, 2022•1 min read
One Trick To Boost Your Explosiveness On The Hockey Field
Today I’m going to share something that I wish someone had told me many years ago… This one trick will help you to be explosive from the moment the whistle blows so that you win more 50/50 balls and m... ...more
Fitness
April 01, 2022•1 min read
The Best Explosive Exercise For Speed And Agility In Field Hockey
People often make the mistake of thinking that playing hockey is just about cardio or endurance fitness, but there are actually a few factors that lead to that tired feeling we can get when we’re fati... ...more
Fitness
March 30, 2022•1 min read
Prevent Overuse Injuries In Field Hockey With Foam Rolling
As a hockey player there’s a chance that you can get injured at any point. It’s the risk most of us are willing to take because we love the sport so much. But many injuries can be prevented if we mana... ...more
Fitness
March 25, 2022•1 min read
3 Essential Things To Take Your Hockey To The Next Level
When field hockey players want to improve their game or reach a higher level the first thing they tend to do is focus on their skills or fitness, but there may be other essential factors you haven’t e... ...more
Mindset ,Fitness
February 25, 2022•1 min read
How would you respond if someone told you that “you’re not good enough”
Despite only playing for 5 seasons, Rebecca has at the age of 44 became a Scotland Masters O40’s player. She achieved this despite minimal time being a mother, running her own business and travelling ... ...more
Mindset ,Fitness
January 07, 2022•1 min read
5 Ways To Unlock Tight Hips As a Field Hockey Player
Tightness in your hips or back as a field hockey player? Hip mobility is crucial so that we can get into the low positions required in field hockey. Here are 5 essential exercises for field hockey pla... ...more
Fitness ,Injury prevention
March 09, 2024•1 min read
Why field hockey players MUST do strength training?
There is no doubt that field hockey fitness is vital to your success as a player. People often ask me for advice on how to get fitter and stronger for hockey but are generally concerned with the effec... ...more
Fitness ,Skills
December 17, 2022•3 min read
6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Run 5km’s For Field Hockey Fitness
Want to get fit for hockey? In this article we explain why running 5kms may not be the best way to get fit for hockey and what you can do instead to improve your field hockey fitness. ...more
Fitness
October 29, 2022•8 min read
Why Hockey Players Should Train Their Core, Not Their Abs!
It is fundamental to develop a strong core for field hockey, but most hockey players train their core in the wrong way by doing situps and crunches. In this article I take you through why you need to ... ...more
Fitness
September 24, 2022•3 min read
Train your posterior to kick butt on the hockey field!
Are you doing any form of strength or resistance training that is going to help your hockey? Anyone over the age of 12 years, especially adolescents should be doing some form of resistance training (... ...more
Mindset ,Fitness &Skills
August 04, 2022•5 min read
3 plyometric exercises for field hockey power on the pitch
Like many people, I sometimes wish that I could turn back time and re-live my younger hockey days with the same passion I had then, but with more effective strategies using the knowledge and experienc... ...more
Mindset ,Fitness Skills &Tactical
July 23, 2022•3 min read
6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Run 5km’s For Field Hockey Fitness
When it comes to field hockey fitness – have you ever thought something along the lines of: “I need to get fitter as a hockey player” I hear this kind of statement a lot, so if you have ever thought o... ...more
Fitness
July 15, 2022•7 min read
5 Common Field Hockey Injuries & Reducing Your Risk Of Injury
5 Common Field Hockey Injuries & Reducing Your Risk Of Injury 5 Common Field Hockey Injuries & How To Reduce Your Risk Of Injury Hockey players LOVE playing hockey. Most people play hockey for the she... ...more
Fitness
July 08, 2022•5 min read
Hockey players should train their core, not their abs! [video demo included]
Field Hockey Core Training Are you still doing situp’s as a way of improving your core? When I talk about being fit for hockey, unlike a lot of hockey players I don’t just mean the ability to run for ... ...more
Fitness
July 01, 2022•3 min read
Anna Flanagan Australian Hockey Star Reveals Her Secrets To Success
It was very interesting interviewing Hockeyroo Anna Flanagan, one of the best and most popular field hockey players in the world, commonly known as Flanno by her team mates. Two of the key takeaways f... ...more
Fitness
June 29, 2022•3 min read
Top 20 Field Hockey Lessons To Learn
Getting injured is devastating and frustrating… But maybe it can be a good thing? Even if it doesn’t seem that way. I have a lot of experience of being injured and have struggled with many different i... ...more
Fitness
June 24, 2022•11 min read
7 Signs That It’s The Field Hockey Pre-Season!
“Nothing will work unless you do” – John Wooden No matter how much fitness training you have done in the off-season, there’s not a lot that can truly prepare your body for a field hockey pre-season! ... ...more
Fitness
June 10, 2022•5 min read
6 Ways Hockey Players Can Stay Fit Over Xmas
Xmas is most people’s favourite part of the year. The festive period is a time to spend with family and friends away from the grind of everyday life. Most people set any form of fitness aside during t... ...more
Fitness
June 03, 2022•4 min read
Build Explosiveness For Field Hockey (The Injury-Free Way)
All hockey players want to be powerful and explosive to get to the ball first and make an impact so in this post I will show you just one way you can do this, the safe way. To build power you first ne... ...more
Fitness
May 27, 2022•2 min read
Overcoming Injury In Sport – Is It Such A Bad Thing?
Getting injured is devastating and frustrating… But maybe it can be a good thing? Even if it doesn’t seem that way. I have a lot of experience of being injured and have struggled with many different i... ...more
Fitness
May 27, 2022•5 min read
You MUST Read This If You Want To Increase Speed in Field Hockey
* I recently wrote this post as an article that was featured in Planet Hockey Magazine In the modern game, speed can be a huge advantage. It could be the difference between winning a 50/50, closing d... ...more
Fitness
May 20, 2022•5 min read
5 Ways To Prepare For Field Hockey Trials And Big Games
Have you ever been incredibly nervous for field hockey trials or so worried that you mess up in a big game that you started to overthink and underperform? You are not alone. This key to deal with this... ...more
Fitness
May 13, 2022•6 min read
5 Common Pre Season Fitness Mistakes Hockey Players Make
Do you ever struggle with pre season hockey fitness, wonder what you should be doing or pick up little niggles throughout the season? Then make sure you avoid the common field hockey pre season fitnes... ...more
Fitness
May 06, 2022•4 min read
How Hockey Player Sophie Barnwell Overcame Her Shin Splints Injury
Injury is something that no-one wants to face. It can be annoying, frustrating and it can drive you crazy, especially if you can’t fix the root cause of the problem and it keeps coming back. Shin spli... ...more
Fitness
May 02, 2022•5 min read
7 Tips For Developing Explosive Speed On The Hockey Field
In the modern game of hockey, speed can be a huge advantage. It could be the difference between winning a 50/50, closing down a Dragflicker at a short corner, bursting into space which creates a dange... ...more
Fitness
April 29, 2022•4 min read
How To Get Fit For Field Hockey
Ever wanted to know how to get fit for field hockey? Going for a jog is not enough if you want to be truly hockey fit or play at a competitive level and there is a lot more to hockey fitness than just... ...more
Fitness
April 22, 2022•1 min read
How To Deal With A Field Hockey Injury
One of the biggest fears as a field hockey player is getting injured. Although some injuries can be prevented with the right precautions and proper strength training, some injuries are unexpected due ... ...more
Fitness
April 15, 2022•0 min read
How To Get Hockey Fit At Home
Want to get fit for hockey without going to the gym? If you want to be hockey fit then you need to prepare your body properly for the hockey season. The good news is that you can do that without the n... ...more
Fitness
April 08, 2022•1 min read
One Trick To Boost Your Explosiveness On The Hockey Field
Today I’m going to share something that I wish someone had told me many years ago… This one trick will help you to be explosive from the moment the whistle blows so that you win more 50/50 balls and m... ...more
Fitness
April 01, 2022•1 min read