Herndon High Hornets Field Hockey

Tryout and Program Information – Fall 2015

Coach – Mary Miller ( or )

JV Coach – Jennifer Wildasin ()

Assistant Coach/Goalie Coach – Meg Dudek ()

Assistant Coach – Stephanie Howell ()

Tryout Information:

  • Tryouts begin Monday, August 3rd 8:30am – 11:00am (ALL players) and5:30 – 7:00pm(Varsity only) and continue each day that week. The complete schedule for August 2015 (tryouts, practices, scrimmages/games) will be posted at Field Hockey page/Team News section).
  • All athletes will attend the morning session of Tryouts. The Varsity only/evening session should be attended by returning varsity players, all juniors and seniors, and any other player assigned by the coaching staff.
  • Players should bring the following to tryouts: stick, mouth guard, shin guards, running shoes, turf shoes/cleats, cold water, sunscreen (optional). Goggles will be provided.
  • All paperwork must be turned in prior to Tryouts. Paperwork includes: VHSL Physical (dated after May 1, 2015), Emergency Care Card, and Communicable Disease Information Sheet. Paperwork can be found at Herndon Athletic Homepage-Varsity Field Hockey under “Team Links”. Coacheswill collect paperwork at the HHS Sports Physical Collection Day, Wed., July 29, 4:30pm – 5:30pm (gym lobby). Coaches will also collect paperwork at Green Days and Conditioning Days.
  • Each Athlete AND Parent must complete the online Concussion Education Program prior to Tryouts. This online course can be found on the Herndon Athletics Website.
  • All athletes will go through the same tryout process regardless of playing status the previous season. Coaches will assess and time all returning athletes and selected freshmen in:
  • Endurance Runs (including timed 2 mile)
  • Sprints
  • Footwork/agility
  • Stick work
  • Athletes will also be assessed on their field hockey skills through small sided games and scrimmages. Game sense, attitude, work ethic, leadership and ability to work within a team framework will be taken into consideration.
  • Athletes are expected to attend ALL tryout sessions. Injuries or illnesses should be reported to the Coaches. All injuries will be checked out by the HHS Certified Athletic Training Staff.

Program Information:

  • Team selections and roster size will be determined by the coaching staff.
  • Varsity team will include top skilled players of any grade level; JV team will be limited to 11th – 9th graders.
  • All HHS field hockey players must abide by the FCPS Participation Policy and HHS Field Hockey Program Rules. These will be discussed the first day of Tryouts.
  • Athletes are expected to practice 5 days a week and attend possible field hockey events and practices on some Saturdays.
  • Scrimmages and games begin in mid-August, prior to the start of school. The schedule is posted on the Herndon Athletics website/field hockey/schedule.

Any questions should be directed towards Coach Miller at or