2025 Virtual National Coaches Forum
Purchase Recordings, opens in a new tabThe 2025 Virtual National Coaches Forum, presented by AAE, concluded on Thursday, December 4. The event featured a lineup that delivered big ideas and practical takeaways for coaches at every level.
Missed the forum? Don't worry—you can still catch the recordings.
Connection Based Coaching
Click Here, opens in a new tabA free, online course gifted by the USOPC and USA Field Hockey, designed for every field hockey coach in the United States. Learn more.
In the Circle - Member App
Click HereIn the Circle provides USA Field Hockey Members with exclusive access to an extensive library of videos, podcasts, skills and strategy sessions, fitness and nutritional information, the USA Field Hockey American Development Model resources and more.
Date | Course/Event | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 - Part 1 | Online Course* | Click Here |
Saturday, April 11 | Virginia Beach, Va. | ||
Saturday, April 18 | Middleburg, Va. | ||
Sunday, April 19 | Middleburg, Va. | ||
Sunday, April 19 | San Francisco, Calif. | ||
Saturday, May 2 | Amherst, Mass. | ||
Saturday, May 2 | Bethlehem, Pa. | ||
Sunday, May 3 | Amherst, Mass. |
*The Level 1 Program involves two registrations – Level 1 - Part 1 (Online) and Level 1 - Part 2 (In-Person Instructional Coaching Clinic). The Level 2 Program is one registration which includes access to the Level 2 Online Course and the In-Person clinic. Online Courses must be completed prior to attending the In-Person Offerings. Both are required to gain full Level 1 and Level 2 Certifications.
Click here to learn more about USA Field Hockey's Coach Education Program.
Level 1 Certification
The Level 1 Program requires two separate registrations:
- Part 1: Foundations of Level 1 Online Course
- Part 2: Level 1 In-Person Instructional Coaching Clinic
Both parts must be completed to earn full Level 1 Certification.
Level 2 Certification
The Level 2 Program requires one registration, which includes:
- Access to the Level 2 Online Course
- Enrollment in the Level 2 In-Person Coaching Clinic
Both the online and in-person portions are required to earn full Level 2 Certification.
Note: Online courses must be completed before attending the in-person clinics.
Technical Skills Workshop
As the game of field hockey evolves, so do the skills required to play. This three-hour workshop is the perfect opportunity to focus on the correct teaching of the key technical skills necessary to succeed in preparation for the upcoming season. Coaches of all levels are welcome and will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Goalkeeping Workshop
Teaching goalkeeping and developing and managing goalkeepers is a common challenge. This three-hour workshop will help coaches teach the correct goalkeeping skills and provide suggestions on working with multiple goalkeepers in a team setting. New and experienced coaches of youth, club, high school and collegiate athletes are welcome.
Goal Scoring Workshop
This workshop will identify and teach the key skills required to help coaches develop effective goal scorers. The workshop will include a variety of specific game related individual skills as well as providing practice examples that will highlight some of the tactical considerations and decisions teams and individuals are presented within the attacking circle.
Attacking/Defending Principles Workshop
This 3-hour workshop is designed to provide practical and usable technical and tactical tips to help coaches support their teams. Both Attacking Principles and Defending Principles workshops are offered.
