Exclusive Online Education Programs
for USA Field Hockey member coaches, athletes and umpires

Leading the hockey world in online education opportunities, USA Field Hockey offers programs to meet the development needs of our membership.  Yearly subscriptions are available to our USA Field Hockey member coaches, athletes and umpires.

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Learn the game at the highest level. Created by USA Field Hockey Technical Director Terry Walsh, Peak Performance Zone takes coaches inside the game with expert instruction by some of the world’s top athletes and coaches.

For just a little more than $20 per month, coaches can keep up with the game all year. Walsh breaks down the tactical mysteries of the game with and accessible program. View demonstrations and in-game applications of techniques, strategies and tactics through a library of video clips from top international matches. Future plans for additional Peak Performance Zone features include online clinics, online discussions and webcasts of USA Field Hockey National Team events.

 

Subscriptions for Peak Performance Zone are available for $249.95 per year.
 

 

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Futures Curriculum

by Terry Walsh and Justine Sowry (Goalkeeping)

 

$79.95/year

 

Coach the game and teach the skills exactly as they are presented in USA Field Hockey’s Futures Olympic development program. Developed by Terry Walsh and U.S. goalkeeping coach Justine Sowry, the 2006 Futures Curriculum is based on a 10 session training program featuring the technical and tactical skills and drills to give athletes a sound foundation in the game. Presented through a clear and easy to follow format, the Futures Curriculum includes lesson plans and video clips to clearly illustrate the concepts of the featured skills and drills. The companion goalkeeping portion of the curriculum complements the field-player lesson to ensure fully-integrated training sessions.

A must-have program for under-19 clubs and high school coaches, the Futures Curriculum is available at an annual subscription rate of $79.95.

 

 

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Skills from the Top -Now available

by Terry Walsh    

$29.95/year

 

Skills From the Top Video Demo

Take a quick tour of the Skills from the Top program a view the demo from Terry Walsh

 

 

 

 

Keep it simple. Terry Walsh breaks down the skills of the games for both coaches and athletes with easy-to-follow video instruction.

• Passing

• Dribbling

• Receiving

• Tackling

• Elimination skills

• Goal scoring

• Goalkeeping

• much, much more!

View the Skills From the Top Demo!
 

Begin to master the skills of the game using the same techniques as the world’s top players. Skills from the Top presents specific skills in a logical sequence to simplify the learning process, enhance retention and elevate play.
A valuable training tool for all field hockey athletes, Skills from the Top is available for an annual subscription fee of $29.95

 

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CyberWhistle

by Don Prior

            $49.95/year

Want new umpire tools anytime, anywhere? Cyber Whistle uses today’s technology and brings umpire education right into your home.  The site is designed for all levels, from starter to international umpires and supports the umpire boost initiative.

The video content is taken from all levels of hockey with voiceovers by Don Prior explaining each situation. Umpires can find examples of situations and watch the best umpires in the world performing similar umpiring scenarios correctly. The video situations will allow the umpire to visualize and rehearse umpiring situations correctly.

 

On a quarterly basis, content features will change to focus on interpretations and current trends in umpiring. Don will focus on interpretation questions and back his interpretations with current video. 

 

A must-have for every umpire in the USA, CyberWhistle is the best umpiring educational tool on the market and is available now for $49.95 per year.

 

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About the authors...

 

Terry Walsh

 

 

World renowned coach Terry Walsh brings his reputation for building successful teams to the USA as USA Field Hockey's Technical Director of High Performance.

 

With an unparalleled passion for hockey and a world reputation in the area of sport technology, Walsh is providing U.S. athletes and coaches with the cutting edge tools and expertise needed for success at the highest level.

 

Considered one of the world's top coaches, Walsh led the Netherlands men's team to a silver medal at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. An FIH certified master coach, Walsh served as head coach of the Australia men's team from 1997-2000 and served as served as a consultant to the U.S. Women’s Olympic Team for the 1996 Olympic Games.

 

An innovator in coaching technology, Walsh worked as an elite coaching consultant and software development manager for Sydney-based SportsTec, a leading provider of sports training technology. 

 

A three-time Olympian for Australia, Walsh earned a silver medal in the 1975 Olympic Games in Montreal and a fourth place finish at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles.  He also appeared in three World Cups for Australia including a  gold medal performance  in 1986.

 

 

Justine Sowry

 

A two-time World Cup gold medalist, Justine Sowry has serves as the USA's goalkeeper coach.

 

A native of Australia, Sowry played in 128 international matches. In the cage for many of  Australia's world dominating teams from 1991-2001

Sowry served on the collegiate coaching staffs of Louisville and Stanford before joining the USA coaching staff in December 2003.

Don Prior

An Olympic and World Cup umpire for Australia, Don Prior brings his considerable talents to the United States in initiating the USA's Umpire Boost program.

 

A veteran of 132 international matches, Prior officiated the Olympic Game in 1988, 1992, 1996 and 2000 including the gold medal matches in 1988 and 1996. His World Cup appearances include 1986, 1990, 1994 and 1998 with gold medal matches in 1994 and 1998.

 

In addition, Prior has served as umpire manager for the Men's Champions Challenge (2002, 03), Women's World Cup (2002), Champions Trophy (2003), Olympic Qualifying Tournament (2004) and Olympic

 

With a proficiency in information technology, Prior developed Cyber Whistle to share his umpiring expertise and provide an educational tool for other umpires.