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COFHA, the governing field hockey entity of CO is forming a select
training squad for elite players in the state of CO. The main goals
of the COFHATS are to advance field hockey play for all youth in
the state of CO. Individual players will benefit by development
of fundamental skills, provide growth for all high school teams,
and elevate the level of play in CO through advanced skills. It
also allows CO players who travel to national tournaments to compete
in a comfortable yet competitive atmosphere because they are prepared
at the individual and team levels.
There will be 2 squads of 25 players; U16 and U19. Selections for
each squad will be November 1st from 10-11:30 am. Tentatively, COFHA
has set a goal of 25 members per age group for a total of 50 players,
however based on how many players tryout and commit, we reserve
the option to have more (no greater than 40) or less (no less than
20).
The format for the training squad is clinic based with some game
situation play. Coaches from all over the state including former
national team members will coach the squads to provide a diversity
of knowledge and experience. Players will practice together within
their age group (U16 or U19) and the focus of each session will
be on both individual skills (including: ball movement, passing/receiving,
hits, defensive jabs/block tackles) and team dynamics (including:
offensive and defensive corners, long hit, 16yd hit plays, and offensive
and defensive team strategy). There will be little conditioning
as per specific runs or sprint training, however we expect the players
to maintain physical conditioning for their own health and safety.
The COFHATS is a selective program. Tryouts will be Nov 1st . Players
can get selected for the squad in 1 of 2 ways
1)Tryouts (best method)
a.Held Nov 1st 10-1130am at Kent or CA.
b.Coaches are the selectors (with over 7 coaches committing)
c.Coaches cannot vote for their own players but can provide nominations
to guide selectors and provide input for clarity
d.Players will be wearing numbers during the tryouts
e.Our goal is to have at least 1 player from each age bracket from
each school
f.Non-high school coach selectors are included to ensure inputs
from other programs the athletes participate in (i.e. clubs, Futures,
etc)
2)Nominations (absolute back up)
a. For players who cannot make the tryouts
b.Need coach’s recommendation plus
i.Recommendation of one other coach who is very familiar with the
player
ii.Recommendation from a Future’s coach
iii.Proven history of level of play (i.e. All state team, MVP, varsity
starter for 2 years)
1) Players will be required to attend at least one of the sessions
a month (50% attendance)
2) Standard equipment (mouthguard, shinguard, stick,
USFHA membership)
Tryouts:
South Suburban Sports Dome
6959 S Peoria St
Centennial, CO 80112
Nov 15th. 4:30-6:30pm
*****PLEASE RESPOND TO Kathy
James BY NOVEMBER 12th IF YOU WILL ATTEND*****
Where:
South Suburban Sports Dome and Kent Denver/Colorado Academy
When:
Nov-May: Two Saturdays a month
June-July: Four summer clinics at Kent Denver
Mar and Aug-Oct: off
Who:
Selected Players (Girls) aged 13-18
Cost:
$150 (make checks payable to Brian Nutter) covers costs through
May. It does not include the costs for the summer clinics.
Mail:
Mail forms (attached) and payment to Brian Nutter 25991 E
Geddes Cir Aurora, CO 80016 or bring to the tryouts. Checks will
only be cashed if a player is selected.
Contacts:
All information can be found at www.coloradofieldhockey.com
but if you have further questions feel free to contact
Kathy James
Asif Hosain
Brian Nutter
Ashley Thompson
Larry Zappone
Sean Wybrant
COFHA is planning participation in up to 4 national tournaments
a year including but not limited to: Cal Cup, Festival, State Games
of the West, and National Indoor Tourn. COFHA will provide a yearly
calendar at the start of each year listing each tournament we are
traveling information for each tournament, when and where, approximate
costs, number of players/teams we are taking, whether college coaches
will be attending, which COFHA coaches are attending and organizing
travel, and important dates for payments and turning forms in. This
will allow each player to decide which if any or all of the tournaments
they would like to travel.
The COFHATS will provide excellent opportunities for players to
prepare for these tournaments. It should be noted that COFHATS does
not have any effect on a players selection to play on any of the
teams traveling to a national tournament. Being or not being on
a squad does not help or hurt a players chances to make a travel
team.
November 1st
COFHATS Tryouts @ Kent Denver/CA 10-11:30
November 15th, 22nd
COFHATS clinic at Sports Dome 5-7 pm
December 6th, 20th
COFHATS clinic at Sports Dome 5-7 pm
January 10th, 24th
COFHATS clinic at Sports Dome 5-7 pm
February 7th, 21st
COFHATS clinic at Sports Dome 5-7 pm
April 4th,11th
COFHATS clinic at Kent/CA (time TBA)
May 9th
COFHATS clinic at Kent/CA (time TBA)
June
COFHATS clinics at Kent/CA (time and dates TBA)
July
COFHATS clinics at Kent/CA (time and dates TBA)
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