Ballyhoo Field Hockey Overview
Ballyhoo Field Hockey Programs
Elite Club Teams U14 & U16 - 2023-2024 Season
Our mission is to provide year-round field hockey training for the beginner to the college bound athlete. Ballyhoo Field Hockey is the training ground for the York area’s most talented field hockey players. Our club stresses field hockey fundamentals, situational play, individual skill development and team play as well as provides high level training for those who intend on pursuing a collegiate field hockey career. Our program runs from November through May. We compete in both indoor and outdoor regional tournaments.
The Elite teams full season includes:-
Winter: 5 indoor tournaments and two practices per week
Spring: 3 outdoor spring tournaments with two practices per week.
We field competitive travel programs in the following age groups: 14 & U16
Player Selection and Team Assignment
We assign players based on skill, performance, attitude and attendance. Our goal is to develop individual skills within the context of the team so that each player is prepared to play at the appropriate level in the program as well as preparing you to play at the collegiate level. A player’s attitude toward the club, coaches, and their teammates is regarded highly in our selection and retention process.
Teams will consist of 8-10 players.
U10-U12 Development Program
6 week program designed to develop the players with an individual curriculum that focuses on not only technical skills but also introduces tactical awareness, game strategies and experience with the speed of a turf setting. Whether you’ve played before or are just starting out, our mission is to reach all developmental goals set for this age group.
The development group will practice for 90 Minutes on Sundays for 6 weeks
Nov 12th - Dec 17th Heritage Hills Athletic Club
Program Fee $75
Ballyhoo Core Values
- Athlete Focused: Ballyhoo is a players first program. Our goal is to develop athletes physically, morally, and mentally.
- Coaches: Ballyhoo coaches and staff will treat ALL athletes and families with respect and grace.
- Innovation: Ballyhoo will provide curriculum outside of competition to develop character, leadership, and a sense of responsibility.
- Greater Good: All Ballyhoo athletes will be tasked with not only bettering themselves and their sport, but also their community.
- Fun: We take pride in creating a fun, energetic environment where all players learn valuable skills as they become a part of something bigger
Maggie Spadafora
Player Development Director
fieldhockey@ballyhoosportsacademy.com
York College Women's Team Player 2021 - Present
College Accolades:
All Conference Honorable Mention
Conference Championship Runner-up
NCAA Sweet 16 Participant
High School/Club Accolades:
4x Starter, 3x Team Captain, 2x MVP, 4x YAIAA First Team
YAIAA Athlete of the Week Nominee
4x National Indoor Tournament Qualifier
5 Seasons with Ballyhoo Field Hockey Elite Club Teams
Coaching Experience:
U-16 Ballyhoo Coach
2x Mid-Atlantic Field Hockey Camp Coach
Spartan Youth Camp Coach
Next Level Youth Field Hockey Camp Coach
Why Ballyhoo:
Coaching at Ballyhoo allows me to share my love and knowledge towards field hockey in the same county I grew up in. My hope is to continue to grow the game throughout York and to develop highly skilled players.
