Book Private Field-hockey Lessons with Coach Kelly
Train with me to grow into the player you want to be. I have worked very hard to get to where I am today as a player and I want to use my experience and knowledge to help others play to their full potential. My love for the game and passion for teaching it only grows with every session.
Absecon, NJ
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Get to know Coach Kelly
About Me:
Starting as young as 9 years old, I have always had a passion for the sport of field hockey. I was a 3 year starter and 3 year captain at Boonton High School in North Jersey. In addition to playing for my high school team, I spent the rest of my free time playing for Rapid Fire Elite club team and attended many tournaments to attract college coaches. I went on to play at Stockton University where I received NFHCA National Academic Squad all 3 years so far as well as NJAC All-Academic Honorable Mention my sophomore year. In my sophomore, junior and senior year seasons, I saw action in all games. I hope to only grow as a player, teammate, coach, and person.
How I can help you improve your game:
I can provide players with the foundation to become a better player through my experience and knowledge. I can help clean up their skills by focusing on form and correction as well as teaching game sense to be a better team player. I ultimately feel that putting in this time and effort outside of practices can only help reach their full potential.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical training session for me includes stick skills, shooting, game-like situations which all incorporate cardio and agility. I like to start with warming up the stick and ball with stick work, followed by small drills that get the body moving, and finish with shooting drills.
Career summary and accomplishments:
During my high school career, I volunteered as an assistant coach for Boonton Rec Trailblazers club team. I assisted the young girls in clinics and practices by providing them with my knowledge, tips, and tricks. I taught them the basics elements to field hockey as well as managed their drills and scrimmages. I now am on my third year coaching for Elite Field Hockey Club. I love being a part of their growth in this sport that we love.
Best coach I ever had:
In my opinion, my best coach was my assistant coach at Stockton University, Coach Linda Decker. In her 3 years as an assistant coach, we have created a strong relationship on and off the field. My reasoning for her being the best coach is solely based on her passion for the sport and her players, which ultimately inspired me to pass on my passion to other players as a coach too. She provided me with the confidence that I needed in order to play to the best of my ability. She also consistently gave me insight and constructive criticism to better myself as a player and a person. Her passion and positivity is contagious, which is something I admire greatly.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I want athletes and parents to know that I believe that sports, especially field hockey, is more than just a game. I have such a passion for this sport and athletics in general. As much as I love to play field hockey, I love to coach it even more. I aim to inspire young women, as I was inspired myself, and lead them to success on and off the field. I want to use my love for the game to teach others everything that field hockey has taught me as a player and as a person.
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