2. Kristen D’Alessandro- coachdfieldhockey@gmail.com Stephanie Linder- steph.linder22@gmail.com Maureen Kelly- mkelly@whrhs.org

3. To 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

4. 1.Commitment to the program 2.Enthusiasm and energy 3.Focus on fundamentals 4.Communication is key

5. Tryouts begin AUGUST 15, 2012

6. Equipment 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.

7. Athletes will be assessed based on the following: 1)Field Hockey Skills 2)Running Times (long distance/sprints) 3)Coachablilty, attitude, enthusiasm, preparedness, leadership

8. Condition: 1)Workout provided in packet and/or 2)Summer workouts on Tues/Thurs Camps: 1)Campion's Edge FH camp at Monmouth University- July 19-22 http://www.ce-fieldhockey.com/programs-events-summer.php?n=2 2) Total Dutch Field Hockey Camps- Somerset, NJ www.totaldutchfh.com

11. 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

12. WHRHS Incoming Freshmen Website :

13. Sports Physicals for Fall participation will be held in the North Building, Room 107 on the following dates/times: Tuesday, June 12 th 2:30-5:30 Tuesday, 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 15 th !

14. Athletes will be notified on August 18 th 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 20 th for all players in the program Boot Camp Sessions: Back to Basics Awesome Offense Dynamite Defense Stellar Stick work Thursday August 23- SCRIMMAGE/Lunch Friday- Program wide Field Day

15. 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! : )