What it takes to become an international field hockey player (from an Olympic medalist)
This week I decided to ask someone else to do the talking for a change… So, I caught up with England and Great Britain hockey player and an old friend of mine, Ashleigh Ball who was part of the GB hoc... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
August 07, 2022•1 min read
Are any of these things holding your hockey back?
Do you ever feel as though you don’t have enough time to play as much hockey as you would like and wish that you had more time to work on your game? Maybe you feel like you are trying so hard to impro... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
August 05, 2022•8 min read
7 ways to be mentally tougher
“You cannot become a great hockey player without being mentally tough” What is Mental Toughness? Mental toughness is the psychological edge that allows you to cope better than any of your opponents a... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
August 02, 2022•4 min read
What you can learn from Luis Suarez
Why does Luis Suarez bite people? Recently, Luis Suarez has again publicly bitten someone for the third time during a football match watched by millions. But why does he continue this biting behavior ... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
July 30, 2022•6 min read
World cup reflections & how injury has helped me
I was fortunate to represent South Africa while still living in England. I had left South Africa straight after school aged 17, which meant that I had potentially missed seven years of playing interna... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
July 28, 2022•8 min read
Perfect Practice Makes Perfect
Time and time again, throughout any aspect of our lives, our hard work is met with the common saying, “practice makes perfect”. While there is indeed great value to be taken from this advice, there i... ...more
Mindset ,Skills &Inspiration
July 26, 2022•4 min read
Work Hard, Play Hard – Balancing hockey and studies
I am often approached by the concerned parents of young athletes who have become worried that their child’s involvement in hockey will distract them from other aspects of their life, particularly thei... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
July 24, 2022•3 min read
Thirsty for Success?
If you watch any top-level hockey side during training or competition, not too far behind them will be one thing – their water bottles. Why? Because staying hydrated is a critical factor in ensuring t... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
July 22, 2022•4 min read
Know Yourself to Grow Yourself
Becoming a master in any art-form cannot be achieved through reliance upon natural ability alone – it requires time, determination and importantly, mental strength. As you develop as a hockey player, ... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
July 20, 2022•3 min read
What is Your Field Hockey Dream?
“Dreams come a size too big so that we can grow into them” Josie Bisset How many times have you heard people say, I could’ve done that or I could’ve done this? I hear it all the time and actually don... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
July 18, 2022•4 min read
Inspiring Story: How Missing Out on Selection Helped Cody Reached The Next Level in Hockey
“A setback is the start of all great achievements” People often give up when they are faced with rejection, disappointment or missing out on selection, choosing to believe that they’re simply not good... ...more
Inspiration
March 11, 2022•2 min read
How Jeroen Hertzberger Went From Playing 2nd Team To The Olympic Games
To be the best you have to commit 100% and do the work that others aren’t prepared to do, especially when no-one is watching. Today’s inspiration comes from Double Olympian and International Superstar... ...more
Inspiration
February 18, 2022•1 min read
HPA Success Story: How Kyme Went From Shadow To International Masters Player
After a two year quest Kyme Rowe from Australia became an International Masters hockey player, despite a number of setbacks she has faced including being named a shadow player (reserve) for two years ... ...more
Inspiration
February 11, 2022•2 min read
Field Hockey Confidence is the winning factor!
Confidence is one of the most important factors to your success as a field hockey player. It plays a huge role in how often you play well and win. Yes, talent is important but without confidence you w... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
January 03, 2020•4 min read
What it takes to become an international field hockey player (from an Olympic medalist)
This week I decided to ask someone else to do the talking for a change… So, I caught up with England and Great Britain hockey player and an old friend of mine, Ashleigh Ball who was part of the GB hoc... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
August 07, 2022•1 min read
Are any of these things holding your hockey back?
Do you ever feel as though you don’t have enough time to play as much hockey as you would like and wish that you had more time to work on your game? Maybe you feel like you are trying so hard to impro... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
August 05, 2022•8 min read
7 ways to be mentally tougher
“You cannot become a great hockey player without being mentally tough” What is Mental Toughness? Mental toughness is the psychological edge that allows you to cope better than any of your opponents a... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
August 02, 2022•4 min read
What you can learn from Luis Suarez
Why does Luis Suarez bite people? Recently, Luis Suarez has again publicly bitten someone for the third time during a football match watched by millions. But why does he continue this biting behavior ... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
July 30, 2022•6 min read
World cup reflections & how injury has helped me
I was fortunate to represent South Africa while still living in England. I had left South Africa straight after school aged 17, which meant that I had potentially missed seven years of playing interna... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
July 28, 2022•8 min read
Perfect Practice Makes Perfect
Time and time again, throughout any aspect of our lives, our hard work is met with the common saying, “practice makes perfect”. While there is indeed great value to be taken from this advice, there i... ...more
Mindset ,Skills &Inspiration
July 26, 2022•4 min read
Work Hard, Play Hard – Balancing hockey and studies
I am often approached by the concerned parents of young athletes who have become worried that their child’s involvement in hockey will distract them from other aspects of their life, particularly thei... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
July 24, 2022•3 min read
Thirsty for Success?
If you watch any top-level hockey side during training or competition, not too far behind them will be one thing – their water bottles. Why? Because staying hydrated is a critical factor in ensuring t... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
July 22, 2022•4 min read
Know Yourself to Grow Yourself
Becoming a master in any art-form cannot be achieved through reliance upon natural ability alone – it requires time, determination and importantly, mental strength. As you develop as a hockey player, ... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
July 20, 2022•3 min read
What is Your Field Hockey Dream?
“Dreams come a size too big so that we can grow into them” Josie Bisset How many times have you heard people say, I could’ve done that or I could’ve done this? I hear it all the time and actually don... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
July 18, 2022•4 min read
Inspiring Story: How Missing Out on Selection Helped Cody Reached The Next Level in Hockey
“A setback is the start of all great achievements” People often give up when they are faced with rejection, disappointment or missing out on selection, choosing to believe that they’re simply not good... ...more
Inspiration
March 11, 2022•2 min read
How Jeroen Hertzberger Went From Playing 2nd Team To The Olympic Games
To be the best you have to commit 100% and do the work that others aren’t prepared to do, especially when no-one is watching. Today’s inspiration comes from Double Olympian and International Superstar... ...more
Inspiration
February 18, 2022•1 min read
HPA Success Story: How Kyme Went From Shadow To International Masters Player
After a two year quest Kyme Rowe from Australia became an International Masters hockey player, despite a number of setbacks she has faced including being named a shadow player (reserve) for two years ... ...more
Inspiration
February 11, 2022•2 min read
Field Hockey Confidence is the winning factor!
Confidence is one of the most important factors to your success as a field hockey player. It plays a huge role in how often you play well and win. Yes, talent is important but without confidence you w... ...more
Mindset ,Inspiration
January 03, 2020•4 min read