Laura Bos

Level

Laura plays for De Mezen U18-1 at one of the higher regional levels of Dutch youth hockey. For the past couple years, Laura has been a standout player for the U16 and U18-2 teams of De Mezen but was moved up to the selection team for the 2023-2024 season due to her outstanding performance. Through dedication and working hard, Laura has been able to move up to the higher teams within her club system. During the 2023-2024 season she will also play with the Women 2 team, providing her with two games in a weekend. This will allow her to already get more used to the intensity and physical style of college field hockey.

Playing style

Laura is a skilled midfielder with the ability to eliminate and find the open spaces for connecting passes with her teammates. She sticks with the play after passing the ball and has a natural drive to look up the field and go forward. Laura is very motivated to make the most out of her time on the field during practices and games, and will do whatever it takes to win. She has a special drive for personal development and improvement, and does not give up easily.

Additional information

Laura is dedicated to spreading her knowledge of the game. She has been coaching youth teams with younger players from a very young age. During the 2022-2023 season Laura was the head coach of the U12-2 team, becoming league champions.

Academics

Laura graduated from Dutch high school (HAVO) in June 2023. She is expected to take the SAT and Duolingo in the Fall of 2023.

Laura is eager to join a motivated college field hockey program for Fall 2024 where she can share her passion for field hockey, learn a lot, and win championships! If you are interested in more information about Laura, please contact our field hockey specialist Marle, at marle@slamstox.com