Eat. Sleep. Hockey. Repeat
WAYNE BLAZEJCZYK
Hockey State of Mind
ABOUT the Blog
Wayne Blazejczyk has many different passions in life but one of his lifelong loves has been the game of field hockey. Not only has he played for most of his life, but he has had the pleasure to coach the game as well.
Wayne has created this blog as an outlet to share more information on the game of field hockey in hopes to continue to grow the sport that he loves.
Future blog posts will cover everything from previewing upcoming seasons of competitive hockey to offering tips for players trying out for their first team. Stick around or subscribe to share in the love of the game!
technique and tactics
Wayne Blazejczyk believes there are many reasons that field hockey is one of the greatest sports in the world. For starters, it is truly a game of skill. Players who succeed in the sport of field hockey must put in the work to practice and hone their skills.
Using their stick to move the ball around the pitch requires a high level of coordination and fitness. Future blogs will touch on some of the technical skills players must learn to have success in the game. These tactics include the overhead, the push, the slap, the flick, and the tomahawk.
Health and Friendship
Field hockey is a great game for those looking to stay in shape as players are constantly on the move. Anyone who has tried to do cardio on a treadmill will tell you that it can be exhausting and difficult! When your mind is focused on the game, you quickly start to improve upon your cardiovascular health without thinking too much about it!
As is the case in most competitive sports, the best part about field hockey is it gives players the opportunity to form bonds with teammates that turn into lifelong friendships. Wayne Blazejczyk speaks from personal experience as many of the best friends in his life were fellow hockey players. There is a sense of camaraderie in the field hockey community. Younger players get a chance to learn about teamwork and the value of being a leader. What a player does on the pitch impacts every one of their teammates. There is a responsibility that comes with playing competitive sports and it can be a truly great educational experience.
Wayne Blazejczyk encourages parents to encourage their children to play field hockey because it teaches valuable life lessons. You must work for every goal scored. The goal box is small, and the goalkeeper has plenty of padding. It takes great skill to score a goal. Every game of field hockey is an opportunity to reinforce the value of hard work in life.
