A lot of sweat, a lot of heart. Flyers, kamikaze yells. Driving on goal. Grace under pressure. Doing it all again.
Nothing gets in the house.
Click Here for the 2000 Schedule of the Field Hockey Team T he Mount Holyoke field hockey team is known for its strong stick work and tactical skills, and for the depth of its bench. Andi Whitcomb believes that the program's success is a result of the team's overall strength, not the play of a select few. Throughout the busy and highly competitive season, an emphasis on flexibility in system play allows the team to take advantage of players' individual talents. Training begins at the end of August and is designed, in part, to improve players' conditioning and agility. Players work hard, both individually and as a team, to hone stick work and shooting skills, and to sharpen defensive tactics.