MELISSA SHARPE
Springfield College Field Hockey Coach 2004 - Present
NEWMAC Coach of the Year, New England East Region Coach of the Year (2004, 2008)
Five consecutive NEWMAC Championships & NCAA Appearances (2004 - 2008)
All-American, NEWMAC Player of the Year, ECAC Co-Player of the Year (2001)
CURRICULUM
All Star Field Hockey Camp has provided one of the most extensive teaching curriculum of any camp in the country for over 25 years. The All Star Field Hockey Camp's coaching staff are some of the most dedicated, knowledge and experienced coaches in the world. We feature some of the top high school and collegiate coaches as well as a diverse International Coaching staff from such countries as Germany, The Netherlands, South Africa, Spain and Zimbabwe.
Listed below is a sample of the All Star Field Hockey Camp's instructional curriculum:
Ball Handling
Passing and Receiving Skills
Shooting Skills
Goalkeeping Skills
1 v 1 Attacking Skills
1 v 1 Defending Skills
Corner Tactics
Game Play/Strategy
WHAT TO BRING
* Mouthguards and shin guards are MANDATORY (and are also sold in the camp store)
* Turf Shoes or Cross Trainers
* Pillow, bed sheets, blanket, towel
* Plenty of T-shirts, Shorts and Socks
* Spending money for camp store and Pizza Night
* Water Bottle
* Sunblock
* Rain jacket
* Fan (also sold in camp store for purchase or for rent)
* GOALKEEPERS MUST BRING THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT
HEALTH FORM
Please print the form provided in the link below and mail it in no later than July 15.
HISTORY
All Star Field Hockey Camp, LLC is held on the campus of Springfield College, in Springfield, Massachusetts. The camp has been providing athletes with top level field hockey instruction for over 25 years! Started by legendary Springfield College field hockey coach Dottie Zenaty, the camp focuses on developing the basic fundamental skills of the game for younger players. For more experienced players, the emphasis is on enhancing fundamental skills while receiving instruction on advanced skills and strategies of the game.
COACHES
Campers are coached by international players and coaches, college coaches, and current/former college players. The camp offers both instructional sessions and game play in tournament games as well as staff games each night.
ROOMMATES
Campers are able to select their roommate for the duration of camp. Two counselors are assigned to each floor to oversee the campers. Our head athletic trainer is available 24/7 and resides in the same dorm as the campers. The Camp Director and Assistant Director are also on site during the entire duration of camp.
CAMP STORE
The Camp Store is open daily! Snacks, bottled water, and Gatorade are available along with various field hockey items such as:
Field Hockey Apparel (shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc.)
Equipment (sticks, balls, shinguards, mouthguards, etc.)
Accessories (pre-wrap, stick tape, bracelets, keychains, etc.)
Fans are available for purchase or you can rent them for the duration of camp!
Credit cards are accepted for camp store purchases.
CONTACT INFORMATION
All Star Field Hockey Phone: (413) 782-1870
78 Shady Brook Lane
Springfield, MA 01118 E-mail: allstarfieldhockey@hotmail.com
LOCATION OF CAMP
Springfield College
263 Alden Street
** This is not the mailing address for the camp. **
Springfield, MA
Link for directions to the campus