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Why I Love The Sport


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""I love scoring. The thrill of scoring a goal for your country; either putting you ahead or helping you catch up. That intensity and enthusiasm after you score is just thrilling."


– Katie O'Donnell, US Women's National Team Player


"I love the game and the competition so much, that I quit my job and put school on hold to be able to train full time with the National Team, at- tempting to qualify for the Olympic Games. One could say itʼs my job at the moment; a job that I genuinely love waking up to in the morning, even if it rains, even if I am sore all over or even if we have running practice." – Steve Mann, US Men's National Team


"I fell in love with field hockey the moment I picked up a stick. I was drawn to the running, playing on a team and trying to learn all the different skills as a young player. Now that I am coaching, the game still comes alive for me every day. I love that each practice and game begins as a blank canvas and everyone involved has the opportunity to create something special through teamwork, focus and effort." – Nancy Stevens


Head Coach, University of Connecticut


"Growing up, I loved running wicked fast. I rarely passed the ball which I (sort of) grew out of."


– Missy Meharg, Head Coach University of Maryland


"I really enjoyed the teamwork aspect of the sport, and the ability to be involved regardless of where the ball was. Regardless of whether I was on the ball or involved with a tackle, I loved finding a way to contribute."


– Lee Bodimeade, Head Coach US Women's National Team


"I love the way it feels for the ball to hit my kicker in the perfect


spot. Or that feeling where you make a save you're not supposed to...robbing a goal."


– Amy Swenson, US Women's National Team “ “


"I love the fast pace of the game. I came from a soccer background... they put a stick in my hand and


said, 'don't use your feet.'" – Carrie Lingo


US Women's National Team Captain


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