OUR PROGRAMS

SPORTS FOR GIRLS

Field Hockey, Lacrosse, and combination Field Hockey & Lacrosse

Merestead Sports Camps is officially sanctioned by the United States Field Hockey Association. Whatever your level as a player, you can learn, refresh, and advance your skills. A typical day includes a morning and afternoon instructional session with other players of similar experience. (In our combination sessions in hockey and lacrosse, you'll spend half your time with each sport.) With the help of world-class coaches, you can hone your skills, develop your understanding of how and when to apply techniques, and improve your overall game play. Individual instruction allows you to concentrate on specific problems, using 3v1, 2v1, 3v2 set-ups and small games (e.g., 5v5 and 7v7). At all times, we emphasize and help you develop the decision-making process you'll need to excel. Each day, we leave time for optional pick-up games with players and staff.

OUR SPECIAL GOALKEEPING PROGRAM

alice This program is available at all sites and sessions. We understand that goalies need specialized coaches and training. That's why we developed our special Goalkeeping Program emphasizing individual training and instruction in conditioning, mental concentration, confidence, drills in footwork, techniques, individual observation and evaluation in games each day. We stress the importance of full protection and the proper equipment essential to this important position. To participate, goalies are required to bring the full protective equipment required by the rules of each respective sport (i.e., helmet, throat protector, gloves, chest & hip pads and gloves).

ADULT COACHES' CLINICS

philly We tailor adult coaching clinics to the needs of middle and high school coaches. During our daily sessions, participants can observe our coaches in action at our girls' camps (which run simultaneous to the adult coaching clinics) and share ideas with staff coaches. In addition, Merestead's staff offers participants extensive play analysis and theory. You have the option of signing up for single or combination sports packages. Options include: resident or day for hockey, lacrosse, and a hockey and lacrosse combination.

TEAM CAMPS

santiteams New in 2008 we are adding Field Hockey Team Camp "tune-ups" to our Massachusetts, Vermont and newest Virginia location. Team Camp
is a shorter version of our regular programs. Groups of 12 or more will be coached as one unit by three of our coaches per session. Goalkeepers will be coached separately and with their teams. Evening play will match "teams" against each other to get ready for the coming preseason. Off field activities will include team building and strategy for a sucessfull season. All camp locations will continue to accept teams for our regular programs.

For answers and help with any questions regarding the camps or registration please email the registration office.

Missy Ackerman, Director | Phone/FAX: 804.440.9551 | FAX: 804-767-1161 | Email: info@merestead.com