Ep. 3: Coach's Corner with Nicole Bocox

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Lehigh Valley Prospects: Field Hockey Podcast

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17 episodes

4 days ago

You will hear from field hockey student-athletes from Lehigh Valley high schools that are looking to enhance their chances to be recruited to play at the collegiate level. These Player Profile interviews have student-athletes discuss their unique story and share it with potential college coaches. Some of the guests will already be committed to a college and will share their experiences about how they felt the recruiting process went for them. The Coach's Corner segments that allow college coaches to shed insights on what type of student-athletes they want to bring to their program

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Ep. 3: Coach's Corner with Nicole Bocox - D'Youville University

Lehigh Valley Prospects: Field Hockey Podcast

26 minutes 57 seconds

4 months ago

Ep. 3: Coach's Corner with Nicole Bocox - D'Youville University

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In this episode of the Lehigh Valley Prospects: Field Hockey Podcast, host L.J. Smith interviews Nicole Bocox, the head coach of the D'Youville University field hockey program for the first Coach's Corner segment. They discuss Nicole's journey in field hockey, her experiences as a player and coach, the challenges of becoming a head coach during COVID, and the importance of building a strong team culture when starting a new program.Nicole shares insights on recruiting, coaching styles, and the values she instills in her athletes, emphasizing the significance of adaptability and open communication. The conversation highlights the unique experience of being part of a new program and the goals for the upcoming season.If you are interested in being featured on an episode of the Lehigh Valley Prospects Podcast, fill out the Podcast Questionnaire!Chapters00:07 - Introduction to Field Hockey Journey00:57 - Transitioning from Middle School to High School Field Hockey03:32 - The Recruiting Experience and College Decisions06:34 - College Experience and Transitioning to Coaching09:23 - First Coaching Job and Challenges Faced12:29 - Starting a New Program at D'Youville University14:03 - Building Connections with Players15:16 - First Game Excitement and Team Dynamics17:06 - Coaching Style and Adaptability18:20 - Recruiting Strategies and Communication19:55 - Hosting Clinics and Camps for Recruitment20:52 - Team Composition and Position Needs22:02 - Setting Athletic and Academic Expectations23:31 - Instilling Values and Life Lessons24:45 - Unique Aspects of a New Program25:31 - Goals for the Upcoming Season