WELCOME TO

Watchung Hills Field Hockey

2012

Kristen D’Alessandro- coachdfieldhockey@gmail.com

Stephanie Linder- steph.linder22@gmail.com

Maureen Kelly- mkelly@whrhs.org

Meet the Staff:

Overall GoalTo reach our full potential

-as a team-as individual players-as individual people

In order for this program to reach it’s full potential we need everyone on board- Administrators, Athletic Department, Coaches, Parents and most importantly the PLAYERS

New Philosophy1.Commitment to the program2.Enthusiasm and energy3.Focus on fundamentals4.Communication is key

TryoutsTryouts begin AUGUST 15, 2012

Equipment and AttireEquipment Necessary for Tryouts:Goggles, Shin guards, Mouth guard, cleats, sneakers, stick, and water

Attire for Tryouts:Please wear black shorts and a white shirt with the last name printed on the back.

Tryout Expectations Athletes will be assessed based on the following:

1) Field Hockey Skills2) Running Times (long distance/sprints)3) Coachablilty, attitude, enthusiasm, preparedness, leadership

How to prepare for Tryouts

Condition:1) Workout provided in packet and/or2) Summer workouts on Tues/Thurs

Camps:1) Campion's Edge FH camp at Monmouth University- July 19-22http://www.ce-fieldhockey.com/programs-events-summer.php?n=2

2) Total Dutch Field Hockey Camps- Somerset, NJ www.totaldutchfh.com

Total Dutch Field Hockey Camps

Being CLEARED for tryouts

Checklist:_ Annual Athletic Pre-Participation Physical Examination Form_ Athletic Parental Consent Form_Parents Code of Conduct_Athlete code of Conduct_Steroid Testing Policy_Concussion Acknowledgment Form OR_Health History Update Form_Athletic Parental Consent Form ALSO-Pre-Concussion declination form

WHRHS Incoming Freshmen Website:

Sports Physicals for Fall participation will be held in the North Building, Room 107 on the following dates/times:

Tuesday, June 12th 2:30-5:30Tuesday, June19th 12:30-5:30

Please keep letter confirming your child is cleared!

Please have ALL paperwork done by no later than July 15!

I will e-mail each family when I receive notification of that athlete being cleared so if you do not hear from me when we get close to tryouts and you think you have all your forms in, please let me know so we can work things out BEFORE AUG 15th!

After TryoutsAthletes will be notified on August 18th whether or not they will be invited to be part of the 2012 program. (*Notes: planning on keeping teams small)

BOOT CAMP STARTS on August 20th for all players in the program

Boot Camp Sessions:Back to BasicsAwesome OffenseDynamite DefenseStellar Stick work

Thursday August 23- SCRIMMAGE/Lunch

Friday- Program wide Field Day

Please note that this is a brand new year, a brand new program and a brand new philosophy. NO spots are guaranteed and ALL spots are earned so make sure you work hard and come to tryouts at your best! : )