EVO x UMass Field Hockey

With EVO x UMass, you get the best of American, combined with top international coaching expertise.

Through UMass, you learn from the best in class D1 Coaches, who led UMass to a historic FInal 4 nationally in the 2024-25 season - led by inspirational Head Coach Barb Weinberg.

With EVO, you gain access to innovative international expertise, with a proven track record of developing youth players to junior and senior international standards.

At EVO, creating better players is our core function. Whether you want to impress at a showcase, play at an elite level, or simply fulfil your hockey potential, we believe developing players is the best way to achieve your field hockey goals.

EVO takes world-class technical training concepts, developed through working with the world’s top players and coaches, and makes them accessible to youth players of all abilities.

Our innovative techniques have seen us featured by the International Hockey Federation. We are the trusted partners of multiple clubs, schools and institutions in the UK, South Africa and the USA.

With us, your players will develop in sport, improve their skills and learn from some of the best around.

Join us!

1-3 August 2025

1 August - Friday night lights - 5.30-8pm

2-3 August - 10am-4pm each day

UMass Gladchuck Field Hockey Complex, Stadium Drive, Amherst, MA 01002, United States

Directions here

Open to any and all athletes, Outfielders and Goalkeepers 13-18 years old. All genders welcome (training and matches will be mixed)

Classes of 26, 27, 28 and 29

A technical program for players looking to advance

Particularly suited to experienced youth players looking to build their skills in a performance orientated environment, working with top European and D1 coaches

Day 1 - Friday night lights

• Players arrive

• Introduction, orientation and matchplay

Day 2 -

• “World-class basics” - technical fundamentals - ball-carry, eliminations, dynamic passing & receiving, eyes up play, goalscoring

• Small-sided gameplay

• 7v7 & 11v11, developing tactical objectives

Day 3 -

• Advanced technical skills - reverse stick hit, PCA skills, 3D skill development, aerials, dragflicking

• Small-sided gameplay

• 7v7 & 11v11, building on Day 1 concepts

Each of days 2 and 3 are split into 2 x 2.5 hour training blocks, with a break in between, during which players are provided a catered lunch at UMass facilities. Meals are not included on Day 1.

EVO reserves the right to alter the camp program

Outfielders must bring a hockey stick, gum shield, shinpads

Goalies must bring a full goalkeeper kit to all sessions

All players must bring snacks and water bottles. UMass catered lunches on days 2 and 3 are provided for all participants

Although we cannot offer refunds, we can sometimes offer you a credit for a future date. No-shows cannot be credited after the event. See our Cancellations & Returns policy for more information.