1. Welcome to W-L Field Hockey Coach introductions Info: wlathletics.org

2. History

3. Preseason Plan vacations before the start date Encourage summer conditioning Start thinking about next year and the off season

4. Goals Self advocate Team player Good sport Hard Worker Able to self evaluate Able to make changes Able to communicate effectively Well rounded and grounded Respectful

5. Playing Time Freshman Team: Developmental JV: Developmental and Competitive Varsity: Competitive – Considerations: PracticeTeam chemistry Work ethicGame play Opponentcommitment Attitude Part of season…scrimmage vs conference vs tournament

6. Expectations No alcohol nor drugs No fighting Practices and Games are Mandatory. Academic needs should be discussed in advance when possible. However, academics come first. Please encourage your daughter to stay on top of assignments. Student athletes perform better on average than non-athletes. Time management is Key. Colleges expect students to handle both. We have many resources to help.

7. Officiating Sportsmanship is Key

8. Parents can… Call or email coaches Set up meetings with coaches Watch practices Become a volunteer: – Boosters Rep (gets you and a guest in games free) – Announcer – Table Worker – Host team dinner/event – Film games

9. Parents please… Cheer on your daughter and the team Encourage your daughter to take issues to coach first Address the coach with issues before addressing administration Keep the team in mind Program – Movement between teams