Best Field Hockey Books of 2025

The book "Communication Skills: A Practical Guide to Improving Your Social Intelligence, Presentation, Persuasion and Public Speaking" by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform focuses on how to use communication to achieve your goals effectively. It covers various aspects of communication, including how to avoid obstacles, managing conflicts, reading faces, giving and receiving feedback, building rapport, and creating a unique personality. The author also includes a free e-book on mindfulness-based stress and anxiety management tools. Overall, this book is a complete training program for anyone who wants to master the power of communication.

Mindset is an inspiring and practical book that teaches athletes of all levels, coaches, and parents how to develop a new way of thinking in sport. Written by elite performance coach and former professional tennis player Jackie Reardon, it provides practical tools to train how to stay relaxed and focused under all circumstances. The book describes unorthodox mindfulness exercises using sport as a metaphor to improve focus and awareness. Reardon's hands-on philosophy called Friendly Eyes guides athletes to be kind to themselves, others, and to observe without judgment. Mindset is a must-read for anyone who wants to transform their perception of sport and competition forever.

Looking for a fun and challenging way to exercise your brainpower? Look no further than "67 Lateral Thinking Puzzles" by Karen J. Bun. This book is packed with over 60 unique puzzles designed to help you think outside the box and solve problems by unorthodox methods. Ideal for both adults and children, this book is perfect for use in schools, training courses, or as an after-dinner game. These puzzles will not only provide exceptional fun but also boost your mental speed and enhance your ability to use your imagination to piece clues together. Overall, this book is a great way to entertain and challenge any small group that likes a mental challenge.

If you are a field hockey coach, the Field Hockey Planner is a must-have tool for you. This playbook, training, scouting notebook, or practice planner comes with 60 pages of blank diagrams and notes, perfect for drawing up plays and drills for any game situation. Measuring at 6x9 inches, it's easy to carry around, and the glossy cover and premium white paper make it a durable and high-quality addition to any coach's toolbox. This book is an excellent gift idea for any serious field hockey coach or assistant coach, and a great resource to have on hand for any season.

"Field Hockey: Understanding the Game" is a comprehensive guide that helps players, coaches, fans, reporters, and umpires to better understand the game. Written by Cris Maloney, who has over four decades of field hockey experience, this book is updated each summer to reflect the latest rule changes made by the FIH, NCAA, and NFHS. It is not a rule book, but rather a guide that simplifies the game for those who are new to it or have been watching it for years without fully grasping it. This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of field hockey.

The 2022-2026 Monthly Planner is a comprehensive organizer for the next five years. With monthly and weekly planner spreads, it provides ample space to jot down important dates, appointments, and to-do lists. The planner's 8.5 x 11 size and matte cover make it durable and easy to carry around. Additionally, the book's notes section allows for personalized memos and reminders. This planner is perfect for personal, work, and all-purpose use, and makes a great gift for friends and family. Overall, the 2022-2026 Monthly Planner is an excellent tool for anyone looking to stay organized for the next five years.

Hockey Drills is a comprehensive collection of hockey coaching activities and practices suitable for all levels of the game. The drills are categorized by skill or phase of the game, from warm-up to goal-keeping. The book includes a section on pre-season fitness drills and each chapter starts with an analysis of the skills needed for that particular aspect of the game. The exercises are accompanied by clear diagrams illustrating the moves of individual players. Mal Alexander, an experienced hockey coach, player, and writer, authored the book. Hockey Drills is an essential guide for coaches looking to improve their team's skills and performance.

The Ice Hockey Activity Book for Kids Aged 4-8 is an ultimate ice hockey-themed book that is perfect for any child who loves the sport. With 40 activities, including mazes, coloring pages, word search, dot to dot, math challenges, and more, this book provides hours of entertainment and educational value. Each activity is designed to increase your child's creativity and take up their time, making it an ideal gift for birthdays or general entertainment. The unique designs and no repetitions make this book stand out from others in the children's coloring book category. Overall, this activity book is a great way to inspire children to learn and have fun with ice hockey.

The History Makers by Sarah Juggins tells the inspiring story of how the Great Britain women's hockey team went from being at their lowest point to becoming Olympic gold medalists in Rio de Janeiro. The book focuses on the journey of three junior members of the 2004 team, Crista Cullen, Helen Richardson, and Kate Walsh, who were part of the transformation that changed the culture and attitude of the team. The book is not just an account of their famous victory but also an insight into the rollercoaster ride of highs and lows, triumphs and disasters, and the casualties along the way. The History Makers is a compelling read for sports enthusiasts and anyone looking for inspiration.

The 2023-2032 Monthly Pocket Planner is a 10-year planner that runs from January 2023 to December 2032. This planner has ample space for monthly to-do lists, notes, and holidays. It also features a contact list, password log, and a 120-month calendar. The Weeks run from Sunday to Saturday, and the planner has a premium matte finish cover design. The planner is printed on quality paper, and it is made in the USA. This planner is perfect for anyone looking for a long-term personal time management solution.