Ep. 8 (Part 1): Coach's Corner with Allison Fordyce

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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. 8 (Part 1): Coach's Corner with Allison Fordyce - Susquehanna University

Lehigh Valley Prospects: Field Hockey Podcast

29 minutes 14 seconds

2 months ago

Ep. 8 (Part 1): Coach's Corner with Allison Fordyce - Susquehanna University

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In Part 1 of this Coach's Corner episode of the Lehigh Valley Prospects: Field Hockey Podcast, host L.J. Smith interviews Allison Fordyce, the head coach of the Susquehanna University field hockey team.

They discuss Allison's journey from her early introduction to field hockey, her experiences in high school and junior college, her transition into coaching, and her successful tenure at Susquehanna, including winning the Landmark Conference Championship and her coaching philosophy. The conversation highlights the importance of team dynamics, player relationships, and the impact of coaching on athletes' lives.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Field Hockey and Early Influences

02:26 High School Experience and Transition to College

05:03 JuCo Journey and National Championship Success

08:04 Coaching Beginnings and Career Development

15:51 Returning to Coaching at Susquehanna

18:46 Claiming 1st Landmark Conference Championship

26:43 Players' Definition of You as a Coach