People DISCOVER field hockey at all different ages and stages of life. DISCOVER is about a fun and positive first experience regardless of age

• For all beginners, it’s about and exploring basic movements and skills with a stick and ball
• For young players, it’s also about developing important physical literacy skills, the foundation for athleticism

KEY OUTCOMES:

• Discover that field hockey is fun and exciting to play, watch, coach and umpire
• Interest and desire to play and learn more

The ADM and each of its stages will be supported by NEW and existing resources, programs and equipment.

Discover Field Hockey is a new program, presented by Harrow Sports, that launched at the 2019 USA Field Hockey Summit.

Let the game be the teacher.

Small-sided games teach skills and creativity in a way that is fun and exciting, age and stage appropriate.

No laps, no lines, no lectures.

Play on any surface, indoor or outdoor.

Explore skill progressions, individual and team concepts and basic game structure.

KEY OUTCOMES:

• Learn that field hockey is fun, exciting and challenging, with many skills and techniques to learn
• Interest and desire to compete and improve

Important stage to introduce team competition and encourage development of both individual and team skills.

KEY OUTCOMES:

• Individual skill and team tactical acquisition as appropriate to age and stage of development
• Joy and benefits of team sports: social interaction, multiple leadership roles, group problem-solving, sportsmanship
• Learning different positions, roles and responsibilities on and off field
• Love of the game and desire to continue to stick with field hockey for serious fun and to perform at the next level

Focus is on field hockey and becoming the best individual and team player possible through on and off-field training and dedication.

Competes for teams, positions and playing time and strives to win.

KEY OUTCOMES:

• Working and striving for personal and team achievement
• Committed as a player, coach and/or umpire who loves the game and strives to be the best

Example: Futures Program and elite club athletes, high school and college athletes, junior and senior high performance

Field hockey is a game for life.

Adults can play in college, post-college and masters. They can also coach, umpire, start and run clubs and programs, encourage kids to play and support the sport as fans, sponsors, donors and more.

KEY OUTCOMES:

• Stay active and engaged as players, coaches, officials, parents, fans

Example: Adult or master outdoor or indoor athlete, club or volunteer coach, umpire of any level