FIH Player Of The Year: Eva De Goede
In celebration of my good friend and Double Olympic Gold Medalist Eva Da Goede winning the FIH Player of the Year, I wanted to showcase of some of the video sessions we did together. ...more
Mindset ,Skills &Tactical
November 25, 2022•1 min read
10 Common Mistakes Hockey Players Make On The Hockey Field
Here are a few common mistakes hockey players make on the hockey field that affect their performance and ability to make an impact. ...more
Mindset ,Tactical
October 15, 2022•6 min read
7 Mistakes Hockey Players Make Before They Even Start Playing
Feld hockey players can be their own worst enemy and the battle often begins way before you even step onto the field – it all starts in your mind. Here are a few common mental mistakes that hockey p... ...more
Mindset
October 08, 2022•5 min read
Are you really committed to your field hockey goals?
Are you really committed to your field hockey goals? Or do you just HOPE that maybe, just maybe that one day you might be lucky enough to achieve your goals? ...more
Mindset ,Skills &Tactical
August 08, 2022•1 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
How to be in the 3% of people who achieve their goals
If you have been playing hockey for some time I am sure that you have like many people in sport experienced a similar feeling… you know, when things sometimes seem so unfair and you feel like the whol... ...more
Mindset
August 06, 2022•6 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
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
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
5 things I wish I knew when I was a teenage field hockey player
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
July 25, 2022•9 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
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
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
7 Foods That Field Hockey Players Should Be Eating
Field Hockey Nutrition Do you think international player shove their faces with crisps, take aways and other junk food before training or games? Although I can’t speak for all of them, I can assure yo... ...more
Mindset ,Nutrition and Recovery
July 21, 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
Why you shouldn’t compare yourself with other field hockey players
Watch this video to understand why you shouldn’t compare yourself with other field hockey players. ...more
Mindset ,Skills &Tactical
July 19, 2022•0 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
How To Be More Consistent in Field Hockey
Have you ever wondered why one day you play a great game of hockey but then another game you start to doubt yourself, lose confidence or get frustrated because you’re not playing like you know you can... ...more
Mindset
March 04, 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
The Easiest Way To Assess Your Performance & Consistency
Knowing you’ve made an impact in the game? Versus feeling frustrated or dwelling on mistakes from the game. ...more
Mindset
February 04, 2022•1 min read
Why Field Hockey Players Get Overlooked
Not getting the results for the work that you put in? Not playing the level of hockey that you know you could or should be? Want to know why most hockey players get overlooked? ...more
Mindset
January 14, 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 Overcome Frustration On The Hockey Field
How do you feel when an umpire makes several bad decisions in a game? What about when your team mate doesn’t pass you the ball even though you’re open and possession is turned over again? Everyone get... ...more
Mindset
December 31, 2021•5 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
FIH Player Of The Year: Eva De Goede
In celebration of my good friend and Double Olympic Gold Medalist Eva Da Goede winning the FIH Player of the Year, I wanted to showcase of some of the video sessions we did together. ...more
Mindset ,Skills &Tactical
November 25, 2022•1 min read
10 Common Mistakes Hockey Players Make On The Hockey Field
Here are a few common mistakes hockey players make on the hockey field that affect their performance and ability to make an impact. ...more
Mindset ,Tactical
October 15, 2022•6 min read
7 Mistakes Hockey Players Make Before They Even Start Playing
Feld hockey players can be their own worst enemy and the battle often begins way before you even step onto the field – it all starts in your mind. Here are a few common mental mistakes that hockey p... ...more
Mindset
October 08, 2022•5 min read
Are you really committed to your field hockey goals?
Are you really committed to your field hockey goals? Or do you just HOPE that maybe, just maybe that one day you might be lucky enough to achieve your goals? ...more
Mindset ,Skills &Tactical
August 08, 2022•1 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
How to be in the 3% of people who achieve their goals
If you have been playing hockey for some time I am sure that you have like many people in sport experienced a similar feeling… you know, when things sometimes seem so unfair and you feel like the whol... ...more
Mindset
August 06, 2022•6 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
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
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
5 things I wish I knew when I was a teenage field hockey player
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
July 25, 2022•9 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
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
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
7 Foods That Field Hockey Players Should Be Eating
Field Hockey Nutrition Do you think international player shove their faces with crisps, take aways and other junk food before training or games? Although I can’t speak for all of them, I can assure yo... ...more
Mindset ,Nutrition and Recovery
July 21, 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
Why you shouldn’t compare yourself with other field hockey players
Watch this video to understand why you shouldn’t compare yourself with other field hockey players. ...more
Mindset ,Skills &Tactical
July 19, 2022•0 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
How To Be More Consistent in Field Hockey
Have you ever wondered why one day you play a great game of hockey but then another game you start to doubt yourself, lose confidence or get frustrated because you’re not playing like you know you can... ...more
Mindset
March 04, 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
The Easiest Way To Assess Your Performance & Consistency
Knowing you’ve made an impact in the game? Versus feeling frustrated or dwelling on mistakes from the game. ...more
Mindset
February 04, 2022•1 min read
Why Field Hockey Players Get Overlooked
Not getting the results for the work that you put in? Not playing the level of hockey that you know you could or should be? Want to know why most hockey players get overlooked? ...more
Mindset
January 14, 2022•1 min read