FIELD HOCKEY 2015 Goals and Expectations COACHING PHILOSOPHY: Coaching is a professional privilege which allows me to educate young people through the game of field
hockey. It is more than creating a well established program or winning championships. As a coach I get the
opportunity to make an impact on young people's lives. It is my responsibility to help my players to make good
decisions on the field and mature decisions in all areas of their lives. Field hockey is a team sport and it requires
an athlete to be in good physical shape while performing high level stick skills. I am committed to using my
knowledge, abilities and resources to make each player on my team successful. It is important to me to create an
environment where the athletes are not afraid to push themselves and each other to work hard, and to work
together to achieve a common goal. We win as a team and we lose as a team. We neither make nor accept
excuses. We look out for our teammates, always. I believe that the lessons we learn throughout our sporting
experience will carry over into our everyday lives. Team work, mutual respect, commitment, and hard work are
all building blocks to good character and by achieving this we will be successful.
GOALS:
Our goals are to win The Inter Ac Field Hockey Title and to win The PAISAA Championship. Together, with the
returning letter winners we have the personnel to help realize these lofty goals.
Our goal is to encourage each field hockey player to challenge herself academically, athletically and socially. Become a
leader and enjoy the privilege of being a student athlete at The Episcopal Academy.
A winning tradition does not include just a winning record. We also measure success by the individual and team
improvements that are made throughout the season. Most importantly the effort put forth by every member of the team
will be the ultimate measure of how successful we are. Your effort, attitude and dedication will determine how much we
can accomplish as a team.
A winner takes care of her teammates.
A winner makes no excuses nor accepts excuses.
A winner pushes herself and her teammates to work harder.
EXPECTATIONS: Attendance and practice: Practice begins at 3:45 PM. except on Fridays when we can practice earlier. Practice is over
by 6:00 PM! Sometimes we finish earlier but never later.
Permission to miss practice is granted only in exceptional situations. If you must miss a practice let Ms Buggy, or Mrs.
Vos Strache, know as soon as possible.
Punctuality is very important. If you are consistently late this could affect your effort grade, playing time and varsity
letter status.
Uniforms: The Home uniform with white spandex underneath or the Away uniform with blue spandex. Outer wear or
warm ups must be EA attire. You should have navy and white shin guards. Mouth guards, eye guards and shin guards
are required at all games and practices!! Practice attire should be EA attire including EA reversible!
Social Conduct Players who are disciplined by the school for any reason, including drinking or drug use may be
suspended from team participation: The use of tobacco alcohol and illegal drugs is destructive to one’s health and
completely inconsistent with athletic achievement. Use of tobacco can result in suspension or expulsion from the team.
Use of alcohol or illegal drugs will result in suspension or expulsion from the team.
Safety: Field Hockey players are expected to wear mouth guards, shin guards, and eye guards for every practice and
game. The game is played at high speed with a stick and a ball. Players are expected to pay attention at all times and to be
aware of their stick and their teammates stick at all times.
Conduct on the Field: Players are expected to uphold the Inter Ac Sportsmanship Code at all times. Representing EA as
an athlete is a privilege. As members of The Episcopal Academy community we do our very best to ‘Live the Stripes”
Sportsmanship is one of our stripes. As an EA field hockey player we expect you to be a good ambassador for our school
and for our league.
Work ethic and attitude: The coaches and captains want only highly motivated athletes who desire to make themselves
and the team the best that they can be! We expect nothing less than 100% effort and cooperation from every player on
both teams. Team first is our priority!
Varsity letter requirements: You must have an excellent attendance record. You should have played in half of the team
contests to be considered for a varsity letter. Those who have been on the varsity and have not met the game requirement
may be considered for a varsity letter if attitude, effort and practice habits have contributed greatly to the success of the
team in the opinion of the coaches and captains.
Managers will be considered for a manager certificate if the time and dedication warrants this accolade.
Parent Concerns and Communication: As an upper school student we encourage the players to go to her coach if she is
confused or concerned about her role on the team or her playing time in games. If there is still concern the parent and the
athlete are encouraged to make an appointment to speak to the coach. If this is unsatisfactory, the parents are encouraged
to speak to Mr Farrell the associate Director of Athletics and to set up a meeting with Mr Locke. Parents are encouraged
to contact the coach directly with concerns regarding your daughter’s health, safety, college information or other
questions, not related to playing time. The coaching staff encourages a 24 hour rule when contacting a coach with any
concern that does not have safety implications.
The College Process: I am available to help all of my players in the college process. As coaches we are in constant
communication with the EA College Guidance Office. Please feel free to set up an appointment with any coach to discuss
the college process.
Referees and Opposing Teams: Referees are professionals and they are human. Officiating is an integral part of the
athletic experience. We expect players, parents, fans and coaches to treat all referees with respect. Please avoid negative
communication with the referees during or after a game.
Summer Training: There will be a summer training program posted on the team web page. Everyone is expected to start
the preseason on August 24th in good physical shape. If you follow the program you will be prepared for the fitness
component. All players are encouraged to attend a field hockey camp. There will be pick-up sessions every Wednesday
evening and team training on Wednesday mornings. If you have any questions about camps please contact Coach
Buggy or Coach Vos Strache.
Club Team: The Club experience is an important part of your field hockey development. Please communicate your club
obligations with Coach Buggy and Coach Vos Strache. When you play on any team outside of EA please remember that
you are also representing your school and that we expect you to be outstanding ambassadors as such.
Role of the Captains’ Parents: The captains’ parents help facilitate communication among players, coaches, and other
parents. Their goal is to help every field hockey parent to feel welcomed and informed. They bridge communication with
the JV parents so that both teams feel connected. They assign the game day snack list. They organize team dinners.
The Junior Class field hockey parents and players organize the traditional “senior appreciation” which is done at one
of the final home field hockey games.
Co-Captains 2015: Maddie Bacskai: 610-883-1355
Margaux Paolino: 610-908-4020
Coaches:
Head Coach: Gina Buggy: [email protected]
Assistant Coach: Amanda Vos Strache: [email protected]
JV Head Coach: Heather Ferguson: [email protected]
JV Assistant Coach: Josie Ferri: [email protected]
Information Distribution for Field Hockey: Lori Paolino: [email protected]
Colleen Bacskai: [email protected]
Pre-Season: Starting Date is August 24, 2015
“
The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part,
just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle.
The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.
– The Olympic Creed
GO EA FH!