Bob's Blog for Parents

Bob’s bi-monthly blog is Field Hockey specific and focused on helping Parents and Players’ as they navigate through Futures, Clubs, Camps and the College Recruitment Process. For newbie parents just arriving on the scene to seasoned mom and dad’s. ~ Your comments and questions are welcomed. ~

After Festival – Now What?

Dec 3, 2009 in Bob's Blog for Parents

Question: “We just returned from festival (which was amazing). A parent of a player on our club team who’s daughter will be playing for Georgetown, told me that my daughter should send out a thank you emails to all the schools she contacted before the festival, and to also include…

A High School Hockey Resume

Nov 20, 2009 in Bob's Blog for Parents

Coaches are first and foremost interested in your daughters hockey talent. But they also need to get a feel for the caliber of kid they are looking at as well – to see if the potential recruit can compete within the academic rigors and standards of their respective University or College. Here is a sample Resume.

My Best Blog Ever (or Now I Know)

Nov 10, 2009 in Bob's Blog for Parents

I just spent the weekend watching what may be the best hockey I have ever experienced. An overtime win in semis at the A10’s – followed by a win the next day in the finals. My Daughter’s team won. And what occurred to me – as I watched the girls collectively receive their trophy and pose for pictures ...

College Camps ???

Nov 5, 2009 in Bob's Blog for Parents

QUESTION: Should my daughter go to a camp run by the coach of a school she may be interested in? :::: No easy answers here – but hopefully I can give you some insight.

A Horror Story

Oct 27, 2009 in Bob's Blog for Parents

Since Halloween is coming up I thought a Horror Story in order. A true Horror Story. There are a lot of coaches out there that are ruthless and focused only on their program – not your daughter…

Futures – To Be or Not To Be?

Oct 23, 2009 in Bob's Blog for Parents

I received this email today – and thought it might be a good topic – as many players who enter USFHA Futures program do not always find it a good experience. Read on for the question and my answer. At 07:41 AM 10/23/2009, : Hi Bob, One of my players was fortunate to attend the World Camp this past ...