Q & A
What type of player are we looking for?
This elite training program is for those athletes who have the desire and commitment to train at an intense level year round. We are looking for the player who is willing to give their time and energy to improve both as a team and individual player. We guarantee we will push you to your maximum potential if in return you put forth your best effort and commitment. We want the athlete who has a competitive attitude and the will to win. This is not a recreational club, tournaments are high level play and we plan to field the most competitive teams possible. Players should be able to make the commitment to practices and tournaments. Practices are held in the Monmouth County area. The Jersey Intensity Club is also looking for the athlete who wants and has the ability to continue playing at the collegiate level.
Our staff is made up of ALL successful former college players. We have all been through the recruiting process, both as players and coaches, and are happy to help you and your family find the best college that suits your academic and athletic needs.
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What are the benefits of playing on a club team?
Year round training where every athlete is working to make it to the next level is one of the biggest benefits of playing on a club. Playing in tournaments throughout the year not only improve your game but provide an opportunity for you to showcase your skills. College coaches are often in attendance at club tournaments. As you go through the recruiting process, coaches will ask not only about your school team but whether or not you're involved with a club year round.
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Practice sessions
The club will train weekly for most of the year. During the summer and fall months, the teams will train weekly preparing for the National Field Hockey Festival held over Thanksgiving. Attendance at these practices is mandatory UNLESS there is a conflict with your school team.
During the summer and fall months, the teams will train weekly preparing for the National Field Hockey Festival held over Thanksgiving. Attendance at these practices is mandatory UNLESS there is a conflict with your school team.
After hockey fest (from December to March), the club will move indoors and again will train weekly. Practices are held at the Monroe Sports Center in Monroe, NJ. Your dedication and commitment to the team will factor into your continued acceptance in the club - ATTENDANCE, SPORTSMANSHIP and WORK ETHIC go a long way!!!
During the Spring months, there are only several practices but we will still enter modified outdoor spring tournaments.
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What tournaments will the club enter?
Teams will enter into the lottery for the National Field Hockey Festival run by the United States Field Hockey Association (USAFH). Thousands of athletes worldwide travel for this showcase tournament over Thanksgiving weekend. The festival is the biggest recruiting event held for field hockey and just about every college coach attends this tournament (Div. I, II and III). The tournament is held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday over which 6 games will be played. Saturday culminates the weekend with a Senior night. Senior athletes (no coaches or parents) go to college night where coaches are set up with information about their schools and programs. You can ream more about the festival at www.usfieldhockey.com. Click on events then National Field Hockey Festival.
After Thanksgiving, the club moves indoors and plays in approximately one or two tournaments a month from December to March. Indoor tournaments are small sided (5 players and a goalie) and are played on basketball sized courts using side boards. Teams will play in qualifying tournaments (mainly day trips) with the hopes of making the National Indoor Tournament held in Virginia Beach in March or. Again you can read more about this type of hockey on the US Field Hockey website.
In addition to indoor tournaments during the winter, JIFH also sends U-12, U-14, U-16 and U-19 teams to the outdoor full field Disney Showcase in early February.
In the spring (April & May) we will move back outdoors and will play in modified outdoor tournaments (mainly day trips), 6 field players and a goalie.
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What age group is the club for?
Teams are forming for Under-19, Under-16 and Under-14.
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What costs are involved?
Players are responsible for practice fees, tournament fees, uniforms, coaching fees and travel.
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How do I join?
Try-outs for the Jersey Intensity Field Hockey Club occur twice a year and during early December for the indoor season then again in June for teams that make it into the National Hockey Festival over Thanksgiving. Contact us for more infromation on try-out dates.
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