2024 National Player Combine
-Receive a comprehensive NPC Athlete Profile-
-Learn from some of the top coaches in the nation-
-Play with and against some of the top field hockey players in your class-
-Demonstrate your athleticism and skills to play at the next level-
2 Sessions (athletes attend 1 3-day session)
July 18-20, 2024
July 20-22, 2024
Open to any and all females in the Classes of 2025, 2026, 2027 & 2028
Limited only by session capacity and position (field players/GKs)
The National Player Combine (NPC) is an elite event designed to allow top field hockey players in the classes of 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028 to demonstrate all aspects of their athleticism, skills, and talent on the field. Individuals will be evaluated by class through 5 sessions that include physiology, field hockey skills, small group play, and full field 11v11 play. The NPC standardized testing and evaluation curriculum is developed and implemented by the highest level individuals in the sport. The Physiology curriculum was developed by Kyle McMinn, former Director of Strength & Conditioning for the USA Field Hockey Women’s National Team, and utilizes electronic timing gates and various technologies and tests used by the USWNT.
World Class Facility: The majority of combine activities will take place at The Proving Grounds on the Villanova University water-based turf. The world-class surface is FIH Global Certified. We may incorporate Field #1 for limited stations. The turf fiber height on Field #1 is ¼ inch shorter than standard fields and was specifically chosen to provide superior play for field hockey.
Each National Player Combine is a total of 5 sessions. All athletes will compete in 3 full-field 11v11 games (1 Day #2, 2 Day #3).
Day #1
Session #1: Physiology (PM)
Day #2
Session #2: Field Hockey Skills
Session #3: Small Game Play
Session #4: Full Field Games
Day #3
Session #5: Full Field Games
Cost: $595
Includes: Reversible numbered jersey, NPC Athlete Profile, access to full game video footage
Full payment is due with registration.
Refund Policy: The National Player Combine does not offer refunds for any reason, with the exception of a player’s injury or illness. A refund (minus a $50 administrative fee) will only be considered with a certified doctor’s letter submitted up to 4 weeks prior to the event. Up to 2 weeks prior to the event a 50% refund will be issued. No refunds will be issued within 2 weeks of the event.
Hotel: This is a STAY TO PLAY Event. All non-commuting individuals participating in the combine MUST (as a condition of acceptance) make all hotel accommodations using our tournament housing services. Please do not call the hotels directly. Please book through the hotel reservation links below. We appreciate your support as these partnered hotels assist in sponsoring our event. Reserve a Hotel
All NCAA Division 1, 2 and 3 college Head and Assistant Coaches will be invited and we anticipate a high level of college coach attendance.
QUESTIONS?
Contact us by email with questions: [email protected]