As a way to celebrate our team and appreciate our seniors, we hold a banquet usually in the spring towards the end of the year. Each year I have been here, it has been held in different places. My freshman year we held it at a Japanese hibachi restaurant which was probably my favorite because the food was super delicious. This banquet has also been … Continue reading Honoring our Seniors
Being a part of the Mercyhurst University field hockey team has allowed me many opportunities to participate in community service. Our coach as well as our school puts a big emphasis on giving back to the community. One of my favorite events that the field hockey team participated in was called the “Buddy Walk”. One Saturday morning in the spring, we drove to the Penn … Continue reading Community Service
Being part of a team has been one of the best experiences of my life. There’s no better feeling then having an entire team supporting you both on and off the field. Of course we don’t always agree on everything, and sometimes we don’t even get along. Heck, we might not even consider ourselves friends, but the bond between true teammates should be stronger than … Continue reading Putting on that Uniform
I have been playing field hockey for 10 years of my life. Now, I feel as though I am trying to quit my addiction cold turkey. It has been several weeks since field hockey season has ended, and my mind still cannot comprehend that I will no longer be playing field hockey at a highly competitive level. My brain refuses to acknowledge this notion mostly … Continue reading Becoming a Narp
I realize that maybe I should have posted about field hockey equipment sooner, but I had assumed that most of you reading this blog are somewhat familiar with the sport. To those of you who aren’t, let me inform you. In order to play the game of field hockey, you need a few essential pieces of equipment. First, and most importantly, you need a field … Continue reading Field Hockey Equipment
I bet you never thought that something as simple as the turf can cause a dramatic change in the game of field hockey. Most field hockey players absolutely hate playing on a grass field because most times the grass can be thick and the ground can be bumpy. Both of these conditions slow the game down which is not necessarily a bad thing; however, it … Continue reading Astro Turf versus Field Turf
One way the Mercyhurst field hockey team fundraises in our off-season is by running the concession stand at winter sports events. So, you can find us at any home men’s or women’s basketball game (we even occasionally work high school games) or wrestling tournament in the Mercyhurst Athletic Center otherwise known as the MAC. Seniors typically do not have to work any concession stand shifts … Continue reading The Concession Stand
It is important to be properly fueled and hydrated before and after working out or playing field hockey. I have hinted at this before in previous posts, but sometimes feeding and hydrating yourself is a topic that can be easily overlooked. It is kind of a given that all humans need to eat food and drink water, but as a college athlete, it is even … Continue reading Properly Fueling Your Body
Spring season begins with the lovely early morning workouts that I have mentioned in a previous post. Yet, these morning workouts are not the only part of spring season. The NCAA which stands for the National Collegiate Athletic Association makes up all the rules related to all college sports. In the spring, they allow us to practice for about 8 hours per week for a … Continue reading What Happens in Spring Season
“Morning workouts are such a joy, and I wish we could do them every day!” said no one ever. Morning workouts to me are a pain in the butt. I strongly dislike getting up a 5 a.m. three times a week in the spring semester to work out as a team because I am not much of a morning person. I think the worst part … Continue reading Morning Workouts
The Life of a Fhocker. 