Northwestern University Athletics
Field Hockey to Host Open Collegiate Practice Day
7/30/2019 2:22:00β―PM | Field Hockey
Evanston, Ill. β Northwestern is participating in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association's Open Collegiate Practice Day (OCPD) on Friday, Aug. 23. Over the course of two weekends, collegiate field hockey programs from across the country will open their preseason practices to observation by fellow NFHCA members. This event is designed for NFHCA members at all levels to connect and learn from one another. The event is primarily intended for high school and club coach members, but any NFHCA member is welcome to join.
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Northwestern will host its session on Friday, Aug. 23, at Lakeside Field, from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Any coach wishing to come observe the session must be an NFHCA member and needs to preregister here. Coaches planning to attend can find directions here and more information about the event here.
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"We're looking forward to hosting NFHCA members from the Chicagoland area," said Northwestern head coach Tracey Fuchs. "We hope they will gain useful insights from both our practice and meeting sessions, and be able to implement them within their own programs."
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The NFHCA is a nonprofit organization made up of over 1,600 field hockey coaches from across the United States. The NFHCA recognizes the accomplishments of student-athletes and coaches, connects our field hockey community, and cultivates the growth of our sport through education and conversation. Visit nfhca.org to become a member and learn more about the NFHCA.
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Northwestern will host its session on Friday, Aug. 23, at Lakeside Field, from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Any coach wishing to come observe the session must be an NFHCA member and needs to preregister here. Coaches planning to attend can find directions here and more information about the event here.
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"We're looking forward to hosting NFHCA members from the Chicagoland area," said Northwestern head coach Tracey Fuchs. "We hope they will gain useful insights from both our practice and meeting sessions, and be able to implement them within their own programs."
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The NFHCA is a nonprofit organization made up of over 1,600 field hockey coaches from across the United States. The NFHCA recognizes the accomplishments of student-athletes and coaches, connects our field hockey community, and cultivates the growth of our sport through education and conversation. Visit nfhca.org to become a member and learn more about the NFHCA.
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