Elite Preseason Prep & Talent ID Clinic

EVO x UMass Field Hockey

3-4 August 2024

World-class field hockey training camp, developing technical skills with EVO Hockey and working closely with the D1 coaching team at University of Massachusetts (UMass)

Meet Your Head Coaches

  • Barb Weinberg

    Barb Weinberg

    Head Coach, UMass Field Hockey

    Former USA international goalie

  • Chris Bowen

    Chris Bown

    EVO co-founder

    Euro Hockey League bronze medal coach

  • Simon van de Loo

    Simon van de Loo

    Asst. Coach, UMass Field Hockey

    Former Asst Coach, HC Den Bosch (Dutch top division)

  • Omar Shibli

    Omar Shibli

    EVO co-founder

    England National League Championship Coach

  • Holly Turbill

    Holly Turbill

    Asst. Coach, UMass Field Hockey

    England Schools National Title Champion Coach

Camp Information

  • At EVO, creating better players is our core function. Whether you want to impress at a showcase, play at an elite level, or simply fulfil your hockey potential, we believe developing players is the best way to achieve your field hockey goals.

    EVO takes world-class technical training concepts, developed through working with the world’s top players and coaches, and makes them accessible to youth players of all abilities.

    Our innovative techniques have seen us featured by the International Hockey Federation. We are the trusted partners of multiple clubs, schools and institutions in the UK, South Africa and the USA.

    With us, your players will develop in sport, improve their skills and learn from some of the best around.

    Join us!

  • 3-4 August 2024

    10am-4pm each day

  • UMass Gladchuck Field Hockey Complex, Stadium Drive, Amherst, MA 01002, United States

    Directions here

  • Open to any and all athletes, Outfielders and Goalkeepers 13-18 years old. All genders welcome (training and matches will be mixed)

    Classes of 25, 26, 27 and 28

    A technical program for players looking to advance

    Particularly suited to experienced youth players looking to build their skills in a performance orientated environment, working with top European and D1 coaches

  • Each day is split into 2 x 2.5 hour training blocks, with a break in between, during which players are provided a catered lunch at UMass facilities

    Day 1 -

    • “World-class basics” - technical fundamentals - ball-carry, eliminations, dynamic passing & receiving, eyes up play, goalscoring

    • Small-sided gameplay

    • 7v7 & 11v11, developing tactical objectives

    Day 2 -

    • Advanced technical skills - reverse stick hit, PCA skills, 3D skill development, aerials, dragflicking

    • Small-sided gameplay

    • Video analysis of Day 1 matchplay

    • 7v7 & 11v11, building on Day 1 concepts

    EVO reserves the right to alter the camp program

  • Outfielders must bring a hockey stick, gum shield, shinpads

    Goalies must bring a full goalkeeper kit to all sessions

    All players must bring snacks and water bottles. UMass catered lunches on both days are provided for all participants

  • Although we cannot offer refunds, we can sometimes offer you a credit for a future date. No-shows cannot be credited after the event. See our Cancellations & Returns policy for more information.

Testimonials

Performance Camp Experience

High performance technical, tactical, individual and group training, with top EVO performance and D1 coaches

Technical masterclasses on key skill areas identified during camp

Competitive gameplay - small-sided, 7v7 and 11v11 matchplay

Tactical concept development & video analysis

Player game footage accessible to players post-camp - all your touches from the 11v11, tagged for you by us

(For GKs) Daily specialist technical goalie training, alongside your squad-based training

Program designed with sport psychology input to maximise player development

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