Fall 2024 News & Updates

August 2024

Hello Empower Field Hockey athletes, family, friends and fans,

We know that you get a lot of emails and alerts, and the volume of communication can be overwhelming. We are sharing this newsletter as a one-stop shop for the things that lay ahead of us for Fall 2024 Field Hockey.

We had an exciting spring Turf-program with over 100 athletes joining us for our Empower Academy Training Programs and club/travel teams of all age levels; 12 Club teams participating in the inaugural Mid-Atlantic Field Hockey League; and the hosting of the Regional Club Championships - all at the University of Delaware, Rullo Stadium.

We can't wait to get back onto the turf with you this fall.

Rolf van de Kerkhof, Empower Founder & Technical Director

Head Coach, University of Delaware Field Hockey Team

Train, Develop, Compete

* Turf-Training Sessions Begin September 9, 2024!

Details and registration information for High Performance & Development Training Programs

Details and registration information for Club/Travel team

Empower-Hosted Events

Thanksgiving Prep Tournament

@ University of Delaware Rullo Stadium

November 17: U12 & U14 Divisions

November 24: U16 & U19 Divisions

Four 30 minute games -and- a 30 minute practice slot.

Registration is open to TEAMS (coaches register the team) and FREE AGENTS (individuals register themselves).

Thanksgiving Prep Tournament Information & Registration >>

Tournaments Info & Team / Free Agent Registration

Florida Prep Play-Days

@ University of Delaware

SAVE THE DATES

Sat., January 11 // Sun., January 12

High School (U16/U19) & Middle School (U14) Divisions

Three 35 minute games -and- a 30 minute practice slot.

Florida Prep Play-Day Information & Registration >>

Clinics & Prospect Events

Below are some of the upcoming programs offered by Empower-affiliated college coaches. Programs are open to all, regardless of school or club affiliation, and based on grade- or age- requirements and space availability.

October 6: Delaware FH Game Day Clinic

Empower Technical Director & University of Delaware Head Coach

Rolf van de Kerkhof

Join the University of Delaware field hockey Blue Hens coaches and student athletes to experience a snap-shot of collegiate field hockey in a competitive and challenging environment. Clinic is open to all High School, Middle School and Elementary School students.

* All are welcome to cheer for the Blue Hens as they take on St. Joe's at 12pm. Clinic participants are invited to the pre-game welcome at 11:15am. The 2.5-hour clinic begins at 2:30pm.

Details and registration >>

Please direct questions to UD Assistant Coach Jason Klinkradt (jklink@udel.edu).

September 21: Washington College Jr. Class (2026) Visit Day

Empower Coach & Washington College Field Hockey Head Coach

Alex Calder

Prospects are invited to attend "Saturday on the Shore" where they can speak with an admissions counselor and tour campus.

* All prospects are invited to cheer on the Washington College field hockey Shorewomen for their 1pm home conference opener against Franklin & Marshall College. After the game there will be a Q&A with the coaching staff.

Registration >>

Please direct questions to Alex Calder (acalder2@washcoll.edu).

Empower Club-Travel

Empower Club-Travel program is open to U12, U14, U16 and U19 players (grades 5-12) who wish to bring their skills to the next level, and to play competitively in regional and national tournaments.

It's not too late to try out for Empower Club! Athletes who are interested in or want learn more about Empower Club are invited to register - to be evaluated and to participate in three "trial" training sessions.

Registration for Empower Club-Travel Evaluation & Trial Sessions >>

Club-Travel Tournaments on Turf

This Fall & Winter the Empower Club-Travel teams plan to participate in the following regional and national competitions on Turf Surfaces:

Empower U12 U14, U16 and U19 teams are competing in the Shooting Star Thanksgiving Tournament on November, 2024 at the River City Sportsplex, Midlothian, VA.

Empower U19/U16 (High School) team will head to the Boombah Sports Complex in Florida to compete at the Winter Escape Showcase January 17-19, 2025.

Empower U16 & U14 teams will return to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando, FL to compete in the USAFH Sunshine Showcase January 24-26, 2025.

Details and registration information for Club/Travel team

Email us at admin@empowerfieldhockey.com with any questions. See you on the turf soon!

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