Book Private Field-hockey Lessons with Coach Jennifer

Field hockey has been a part of my life since 8th grade, and the sport has shaped who I am as both an athlete and a coach. I played throughout high school — spending one year on JV, four years on varsity, and a year in club — and was honored to serve as varsity captain during my junior and senior seasons. I continued playing in college and still stay active in an adult recreational league, which keeps my skills sharp and my love of the game strong.

Coaching became a natural extension of my passion for the sport. I spent two years as a head JV coach and two more as a head varsity coach, guiding athletes through skill development, teamwork, and the competitive side of the game. Today, I volunteer coach at a local middle school and run indoor and outdoor clinics for young athletes in my community. Working with developing players is something I truly enjoy — helping them gain confidence, master new skills, and discover the joy of field hockey.

My coaching style is positive, patient, and individualized. I meet athletes where they are, challenge them in a supportive way, and focus on building strong fundamentals, confidence, and game understanding. Above all, I want every player I work with to feel encouraged, capable, and excited to grow.

I focus on helping athletes grow in a way that’s personalized, positive, and purposeful. Every athlete has different strengths, challenges, and goals, so I tailor each session to what you need most. Whether you’re working on fundamentals or advanced skills, I break techniques down clearly, give targeted feedback, and create drills that challenge you at the right pace.

My goal is to help you:

Build strong fundamentals in stick handling, passing, receiving, shooting, and footwork

Increase your confidence with steady, achievable progress

Improve game IQ through better positioning, awareness, and decision‑making

Enhance speed, control, and technique with high‑quality reps and individualized correction

Stay motivated with a positive, encouraging environment

Love the game even more by celebrating growth and making training fun and engaging

I’m here to help you become a more skilled, confident, and game‑ready player—one session at a time.

A typical training session would begin with a dynamic warm up to get the athlete moving and prepared. From there, we focus on individualized skill work tailored to the player’s goals — whether that’s stick handling, passing accuracy, shooting, footwork, or positional techniques. I break skills down step‑by‑step and incorporate drills that challenge the athlete while still being fun and achievable. We finish each session with a short review, reinforcing what we worked on and setting goals for next time, so players leave feeling confident and proud of their progress.

The best coach I ever had was my college lacrosse coach. I was new to the sport, and she had patience with me learning the specific rules of lacrosse at a collegiate level. Although I was new and she was patient, she still held me to the same standards as the players who had been playing their entire lives. I improved so much in a short amount of time, I was awarded with playing time in games and I actually scored in a game! Holding me to the same standards as my teammates motivated me to work even harder, in the weight room and at practice. Once I proved myself, we were able to build more rapport, and I was able to talk to her about game strategy and different plays we could possibly incorporate in our games. For the most part, we were on the same wavelength about the strategies we talked about. She was kind, helpful, and patient. She was someone who took a chance on me and I will forever be grateful that she saw the potential I had and was willing to take a chance on me. Sometimes, all it takes is one person to take a chance.

Athletes and parents should know that I am fully committed to creating a positive, supportive training environment where every player feels valued and capable. I focus on building strong fundamentals, confidence, and a love for the game. My coaching style is patient, encouraging, and tailored to each athlete’s individual needs. My priority is to help players grow not just in their skills, but in their mindset, discipline, and enjoyment of field hockey.