Field Hockey

Field hockey student-athletes are competing in an increasingly competitive landscape where preparation, technology, and recruiting make a meaningful difference. You are helping Smithies train at a high level, fuel their performance, and build a program that can compete and thrive among peer institutions.

Funding Priorities

• Training Trip ($20,000+)
• Player Dash Software ($8,000)
• Game Day & Training Nutrition ($5,000)
• Recruiting Support ($5,000)

Why Donor Support Matters

• Summer training trips are run every year, and are the biggest expense the team faces. They give each player a set of travel sweats, cover airfare, and the hotel. The team will travel to Peru this year, and often travels internationally. International travel allows Smith and peer competitors to have more coached preseason days, strengthening athletes' skills and their relationship to the team and the college.
• PlayerDash video & analytics software allows the team to screen matches and players to watch “film” and improve their play.
• Game day & training nutrition helps ensure that all athletes (regardless of dietary needs) have adequate fuel in their systems. This also allows for an extra meal per diem for road games, since food prices have continued to skyrocket.
• Enhancing their recruiting budget will allow the coaching staff to view more prospective players and tournaments, ensuring that Smith has a high-achieving group of field hockey student athletes.