Colleen Fink

Colleen Fink

Field Hockey

MEET Colleen Fink

Meet Colleen Fink, Youth Inc. Field Hockey Ambassador
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Your New Favorite Field Hockey Coach

Colleen Fink, after 15 years as head field hockey coach at the University of Pennsylvania, brings extensive leadership and coaching experience to her new role at Frederick Gunn School. She has two sons and loves to catch their games on the weekends.

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Colleen's Top Picks
“You Need to Receive a Ball” Top Coach on What Field Hockey Players NEED to Learn First
Colleen Fink's Blog
“You Need to Receive a Ball” Top Coach on What Field Hockey Players NEED to Learn First

Texas Pride Field Hockey Head Coach Tina Edmonds emphasizes the importance of mastering fundamental skills in field hockey, particularly receiving the ball, and discusses the role of coaching in developing these skills effectively.

Field Hockey Coach's Advice for Parents: Handling Team Selections and Tough Conversations with Coaches
Field Hockey Coach's Advice for Parents: Handling Team Selections and Tough Conversations with Coaches

Field Hockey Coach Tina Edmonds gives advice for parents and coaches on handling dissatisfaction and emotional responses in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of waiting before addressing concerns to ensure rational discussions.

How to Handle Pressure and React to Mistakes in Field Hockey
How to Handle Pressure and React to Mistakes in Field Hockey

Colleen Fink and former Boston College Field Hockey coach Ainslee Lamb discuss the importance of mental fitness and meditation for young athletes, the role of parents in supporting their children's sports journey, and the value of positive reinforcement.

Navigating the College Field Hockey Landscape
Navigating the College Field Hockey Landscape

Colleen Fink and former Boston College Field Hockey coach Ainslee Lamb explore the challenges of navigating college recruitment in sports, discussing the impact of international recruiting and the transfer portal on opportunities for domestic athletes.

How to Filter Out Negativity on Social Media: Social Media Expert's Advice
How to Filter Out Negativity on Social Media: Social Media Expert's Advice

Former Duke field hockey player Laura Tierney and former player and coach Colleen Fink talk about the challenges of parenting in the digital age and how to avoid negativity on social media.