REGISTER FOR SPRING 2026 SEASON HERE!
Spring Dates: February 15th through May 17th, 2026
Location: Harvard Westlake Upper School, Ted Slavin Turf Field
Time: 9-11 AM. Individuals from 11 AM to Noon
Age Groups: U6-U19
New to the club? You can join your first practice for free before registration.
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Here is a guide to your first session
*We do not want the cost to deter anyone from playing. Please contact me at wcriptide@gmail.com if you need financial assistance*
This Season’s Approach: Prepping for Tournament Play!:
Phase 1 – Foundation Building (Early Season)
- Master the fundamentals: dribbling, ball control, and stick skills
- Perfect your passing and receiving techniques
- Build confidence through high-repetition practice
- Focus: Individual skill development and getting LOTS of touches
Phase 2 – Game Intelligence (Mid Season)
- Learn tactical awareness: where to be and when
- Understand attacking strategies and defensive positioning
- Create and use space like a pro
- Focus: Connecting skills to actual game situations
Phase 3 – Competition Ready (Late Season)
- Execute fast transitions and smart switching
- Apply everything in competitive game scenarios
- Fine-tune team strategies and communication
- Focus: Cal Cup preparation and bringing it all together
What Makes Our Practices Different:
- 🔥 High-energy, constant movement (no standing in lines!)
- ⚡ 800-1,200+ ball touches every single practice
- 🎯 Age-appropriate challenges that grow with your player
- 🧠 Learning by DOING, not watching
- 📈 Each week builds naturally on the previous one
- 🤝 Both individual excellence AND team play development
By Cal Cup, Your Player Will:
- ✓ Have a rock-solid technical foundation
- ✓ Read the game and make smart decisions
- ✓ Know when and how to use their skills
- ✓ Compete with genuine confidence
- ✓ Understand both the “what” and the “why” of field hockey
- ✓ Be ready to showcase everything they’ve learned!
The Bottom Line: This isn’t just about learning skills—it’s about becoming a complete player who understands the game, makes intelligent decisions, and is excited to compete at Cal Cup. We’re building players who love field hockey and have the skills to back it up! 🌟
SPRING 2026 SCHEDULE BELOW:
Each theme progressively builds technical skills (Weeks 1-3), adds tactical elements (Weeks 4-9), then focuses on tournament-specific preparation (Weeks 10-14).
| Date (Sundays), 9-11AM | PRACTICE THEME | NOTES |
| February 15th | Fresh Start: Touch, Control, and Confidence Building | Foundation reset focusing on first touch and ball mastery |
| February 22nd | Movement Matters: Creating and Finding Space | Building spatial awareness and off-ball positioning |
| March 1st | Combination Play: Connecting Passes Under Pressure | Short passing sequences and supporting teammates |
| March 8th | Speed of Play: Quick Decisions and Fast Transitions | Accelerating decision-making and counter-attacks |
| March 15th | Defensive Shape: Organizing as a Unit | Team defending, compactness, and communication |
| March 22nd | Attacking in the Final Third: Finishing in the Circle | Goal-scoring opportunities and creative play near the box |
| March 29th | Set Pieces and Restarts: Maximizing Restarts | Corners, free kicks, throw-ins – both attacking and defending |
| April 5th | Playing Out of the Back: Building from the Goalie up to Offense | Possession from defensive third through midfield |
| April 12th | 1v1 Duels: Winning Individual Battles Across the Field | Defending and attacking in 1v1 situations |
| April 19th | Tournament Mindset: Game Prep and Managing Momentum | Mental preparation, energy management, and resilience |
| April 26th | Tactical Flexibility: Adapting to Different Opponents | Reading the game and adjusting strategies |
| May 3rd | Team Chemistry: Communication & Playing for Each Other | Leadership, vocal play, and cohesion |
| May 10th | Cal Cup Preview: Position-Specific Excellence & Scenarios | Refined roles and game situation rehearsal |
| May 17th | Tournament Ready: Confidence, Celebration & Final Prep | Light technical work, team bonding, and competitive games |
| CAL CUP! | Tournament in Moorpark | Date (Sundays), 9-11 AM |