The Slamstox Field Hockey Showcase is coming up again soon! A super great opportunity to get acquainted with college field hockey, have a fun day of field hockey, or even play in the spotlight with American coaches already. About 20 universities have already signed up to attend at HC Oranje-Rood and more will follow soon.
Just briefly, what is the Field Hockey Showcase anyway?
On December 4th, the whole day is dedicated to college field hockey. We will train, games will be played, and you will get to know all the ins & outs about college field hockey. We will do this through presentations, Q&As and last but not least: speed dates with the American coaches. The aftermovie below gives you an idea of what to expect.
We understand that it might sound a bit exciting: showing yourself to American coaches during the Slamstox Field Hockey Showcase. That’s why we asked student-athlete Florienne Bosdijk to share her experience. Florienne even participated in the Showcase twice and has been playing field hockey since this one at Drexel University.
Wondering how the showcase helped her make her dream come true? Keep reading!
How did you end up at the field field hockey showcase?
About two years before I left for the US, I was introduced to Slamstox. Eva and Marle then guided me step by step through the whole process. They also told me about the Field Hockey Showcase, which immediately seemed like a good idea to me. This was a great opportunity to get into the picture at universities.
How did you experience the showcase itself?
I ended up participating in the showcase twice. The first time I found it especially exciting because everything was new. But really, it’s just a whole day of great field hockey! I really recommend, if you have the chance, to participate twice. The first time is mainly to see how everything works, and the second time you feel much more at ease and can really enjoy it. It also just ends up being a super fun day with all the other girls who have the same goal.
What role did the showcase play in your process to play/study field hockey in America?
At the end of the showcase, coaches can invite you for an interview. I really liked that as one of the most fun parts, because it puts you in touch with schools you may have never heard of. It’s really interesting to hear about the different programs and to talk to the coaches in person. I had interviews with several universities, and with two of them I ended up going very far in the process. After several online interviews, I finally made my choice for one of those universities as well.
Did the showcase help you find the school you are in now?
I am now at Drexel University, and it’s all thanks to the Showcase! It was incredibly nice that I had already met my coach there in real life. You immediately get a good idea of what someone is like as a person and of the field hockey mentality at that university. And of course, it was also just a lot of fun.
Do you have any tips for other field hockey players participating in the showcase?
The whole process can seem pretty exciting at first, but my advice is: just play field hockey and enjoy it. That was my mindset as well, and in the end it got me where I am today, and that’s in a place where I’m having a great time.
Would you like to play field hockey and study in America just like Florienne? Then fill out this form to get acquainted without any obligation. Would you also like to participate in the showcase? Sign up through the link. There you will also find all the information about the upcoming edition of the showcase.
