SUMMER SUPERLEAGUE IS BACK!
Register for 2022 Summer SuperLeague & Summer Field Hockey Training!
Information
Cleveland Field Hockey Club is excited to announce that our Summer SuperLeague is back this year! It will be hosted in conjunction with our annual Summer Training Program on Tuesdays June and July. Registered players will placed on teams and games will be on Tuesday nights at 6 PM and 7 PM.Summer SuperLeague gives players the opportunity to play full field games in advance of the high school season so they can be game ready and able to compete for varsity spots on their high school teams. It also allows rising 8 graders the opportunity to play with and against high school players. This allows them to work out the nervousness of competing in high school against older players. There is no coaching during the games by design. We want players to play and have fun and learn on their own. We ask that parents not give instructions to their daughters during the games.
We can accommodate some requests for players to be on the same team, but there is a maximum that each school can have on the same team. We will place those on a first come basis. Siblings will be placed on the same team.
Training Program Venue: Hawken Upper School - 12465 County Line Rd, Gates Mills, OH 44040
Summer Training 2022
Our training program focuses on technical skills such as receiving, pushing, sweeping, hitting, flicking, aerials, dodges, etc. Our game play will include discussion and feedback on game strategy including, defending, attacking, channeling, pressing, trapping, recovering, etc. A typical session starts off with a warm up/stretch followed by individual non dependent skill work. We then work on dependent skills such as passing, attack vs defense, shooting after receiving, etc.
Value
The Summer Summer Training Program offers a great opportunity at a very low cost to train and play 32 hours of field hockey over the summer to get ready for the high school season. This includes coaching and games. We look forward to working with you and your daughters to help them become the players they want to be!
High school coaches trust and value our summer training program because it allows their players to train and get ready for preseason and selection. Many high schools select their varsity teams in the first 3 days of preseason based on tests of skills and fitness.
Our program allows players competing for varsity spots to gauge and test their talent against current varsity players from North East Ohio Schools. High school coaches are also able to see these players and evaluate their ability. The Summer Training Program allows our athletes to start their high school pre-season with two months of training and competitive field hockey behind them! It's great for incoming freshmen because in addition to training and playing against established varsity players, it gets them acclimated to high school coaching style which is very different from middle school. The confidence gained by younger players from playing against older and stronger varsity players cannot be overstated. We see it time and time again where younger players advance more quickly because of their exposure to a higher quality of play. It's also a reminder to varsity players to work harder to keep their spot on the roster. Healthy competition is the best way to build a winning field hockey program! Our programs are designed to help every player improve their skills and become a valuable team member. College players home for summer also often train and play along with other adult CFHC club players, both male and female. Some high school coaches also play! This elevates the level of play to a higher standard and allows the high school players to learn and improve their game by playing with and against stronger players. Summer Training is also a great way to meet people and form new field hockey friendships while having fun training and playing competitive hockey.
Coaching
All of our programs are coached by positive people who value and respect each player regardless of their ability. Some of us were once players who struggled so we understand what athletes go through and the types of challenges and questions they have. Sometimes a kind word or a little praise can make the world of difference for a young player. Our coaches include former international players, NCAA D1 players and NCAA coaches.
History
The Summer League was created after observing Northeast Ohio high school field hockey for 13 years. One of the main goals was to help players develop and improve their skills and confidence by training and playing in an off-season training program in the lead up to preseason and high school selection. College coaches are also invited to see the games.
Giving
CFHC is committed to giving back to the Field Hockey community. This year we will again have a limited amount of financial help for athletes in need. High school coaches can make recommendations and give CFHC their input and we make a decision on who is selected.
Who can take part? All high school players, college bound athletes and collegiate players home for summer! Consideration will be given to middle school players based on feedback from their school coaches.
Bring:
Field Hockey Stick
One white T-Shirt and One Dark T-Shirt
Lots of water/fluids.
Turf shoes or tennis shoes will work best on the artificial turf surface.
Shin guards and mouth guards are recommended.
2022 Field Hockey Summer Training and Summer SuperLeague will be in compliance with all high school rules governing eligibility.
Notable players from past years
Elizabeth Warner (Harvard), Alexis Allen (Ohio State), Emily Weinberg (Georgetown), Annie Artz (Tufts), Alex Eliopoulos (Bates College), Hope Obernesser (Bucknell), McKenzie Retino, Shelby Bauer, Maria Russell (Ohio University), Emily Longman (Brown), Sarah Speroff (Kenyon College), Audrey Warner, Halle Biggar (Colgate), Kaitlin Evans (Miami of Ohio), Kate Anagnostos (Rochester), Brigitta Haller (Indiana University), Emma Nook, Kiley Merrill (Miami of Ohio), Krista Jones, Emily Fletcher, Mia Wang, Riley Whitmyer (Colby), Gabe Moss (Hamilton), Alexis Chauvette (Tufts), Meghan Daly (Kent State), Anna Shaulis (Kenyon College), Halle Wasser, Sophie Hess (Wittenberg), Sophie Rose, Maggie Cha, Alexia Jones, Ellen Adams (Swarthmore), Morgan Handwerger (Smith College)
* CFHC LLC reserves the right to change, cancel or otherwise amend any program as is necessary with regards to scheduling, venue or participation.