CLIFTON COLLEGE GIRLS´ HOCKEY COURSE FOR 10 - 16 YEAR OLDS
SUNDAY 8TH TO FRIDAY 13TH AUGUST 2010
This five-day course is aimed at ambitious girls who are of a good standard - 1st XI school and club players, county players and those who are on the fringe of county selection.
The course will be led by Louise Catchpole, Head of Hockey at Clifton College. She has coached the school teams to great success over recent years - the school U18s have been County champions for 6 consecutive years and two players have recently represented England at U15 level. Louise has played international hockey, played Premier league for 10 years and is a Level 3 coach. She is also the current coach of the West of England U15 squad.
There will also be a guest appearance on one day by a current or former GB International player, who will head the coaching and also take part in a 'Question & Answer' session.
The course will include:
- Attacking play
- Defensive play
- Advanced stick work
- Speed Agility Quickness (SAQ) techniques
- Match situations
- Lectures on fitness, nutrition and psychology
- Personal player profile on completion of the course
Player will work on all aspects of their game and will be introduced to drills and skills used by top-class players, with tactical play developed to National League standard. Coaching will take place at the Clifton College Sports Ground in Abbots Leigh, a regular venue for county tournaments, with all transport being provided by coach from the main Clifton College site each day.
Players will also have the opportunity to relax in the wonderful surroundings of Clifton College and enjoy all the facilities the school has on offer, including a swimming pool, fully-equipped gym facility, and cyber café.
Testimonials
“ My daughter came on the course when she was on the fringes of the County squad. After her week at Clifton College she had picked up the coaching she needed to push on and represent the County! ”
“ Spending time playing hockey during the day was great, and getting to relax in the boarding house with the girls in the evening really topped it off. ”
Course Information
- Sunday 8th to Friday 13th August (1600 arrival & 1600 departure PROVISIONAL)
- Matches and match situation practice (weather permitting)
- Free course gift pack (hockey shirt, water bottle)
- Personal player profile upon course completion
Residential Course price = £350.00 (non-residential price available on request, please call 0117 3157 143)
To book, or for more details, please e-mail or phone on 0117 3157 143
