Development

1st - 12th Grade

- 1st - 9th graders
- Athletes who are new to field hockey or have limited experience
- Anyone eager to learn the game, grow essential skills, and experience a joy-filled, supportive sport environment
- ~10 week season: ~8 training dates and 2 Play Days:
- Development Play Days: All about FUN! This is an opportunity for athletes to put their field hockey skills to use in a relaxed
- Integrated Play Beyond the Game lessons focused on character, leadership, and emotional regulation, woven into practices in age-appropriate ways.
- A reversible pinnie or t shirt, along with occasional fun surprises!
- End-of-season feedback from your coach
- Players learn fundamental field hockey skills: passing and receiving, ball handling, and individual defense
- Players understand the rules of the game and how to apply them
- Players can apply Play Beyond the Game lessons to both field hockey and life
- A positive introduction to the sport, new friendships, and a love for the game

Academy

5th - 12th Grade

- 5th - 12th graders
- Athletes with at least 2-3 years of experience or by invitation from Beyond Sticks staff
- Players seeking to enhance their tactical understanding of the game, advance their skills, and compete in outside tournaments
- ~10 week season: ~8 training dates and 2 Tournament Days:
- Academy Tournament Days: a chance for athletes to showcase their skills against other local programs, in a structured, competitive setting.
- Integrated Play Beyond the Game lessons on leadership, teamwork, equity and inclusion, and character tailored to to age and experience level
- A reversible pinnie or t shirt, along with occasional fun surprises!
- End-of-season feedback from your coach
- Athletes build advanced field hockey skills, introducing a focus in team tactics and strategy
- Players gain confidence and experience through competition against other teams
- Athletes can apply Play Beyond the Game lessons to both field hockey and life
- A deeper connection to the sport and greater appreciation for teamwork, collaboration and balance

10th - 12th Grade

- 10th - 12th graders
- Athletes with at least 2-3 years of experience who currently play or have played on a varsity team
- Players seeking to master advanced skills and compete at a high level, while balancing participation in other sports or activities
- ~10 week season: ~8 training dates and 2 Tournament Days.
- Performance Tournaments: designed to push athletes in a competitive and highly skilled environment
- Play Beyond the Game lessons on leadership, competitive mindset and and mental performance tools tailored to varsity athletes.
- A reversible pinnie or t shirt, along with occasional fun surprises!
- End-of-season feedback from your coach
- Athletes build advanced field hockey skills, introducing a focus in team tactics and strategy
- Players gain confidence and experience through competition against other teams
- Athletes can apply Play Beyond the Game lessons to both field hockey and life
- A deeper connection to the sport and greater appreciation for teamwork, collaboration and balance