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EVENTS
USA Mens Team Wins Indoor Hockey Mens Pan American Cup
Breaking news, the USA Mens Team won the Pan Ams in San Juan, Argentina, by beating Argentina 6-1.
More details on USA Field Hockey Link.
USA Field Hockey Men's Under-17 Team Take Two of Three Against British Columbia.
See News (Events) link to USA Field Hockey match descrptions and match details, or go to USA Field Hockey.
8th Junior Pan American Championships, Junior World Cup Qualifier
Port of Spain, Trinidad 26 October 2008
Match Report Coming.....
USA U-21 Men USA vs. Canada
(Temporary) October 26 - The USA Men's Junior National Team defeated Canada, 2-1 in sudden death penalty strokes after a 2-2 draw in regulation and 4-4 draw in penalty stroke rounds. Kevin Barber scored the game-winning goal in sudden death. USA goalkeeper Kevin Segerin made some crucial saves. Will Holt scored two goals in regulation and two in strokes.
The victory gives the USA a third-place finish in the Junior Pan Am Championship and an automatic qualification for the 2009 Junior World Cup, co-hosted by Malaysia & Singapore.
This is the first time the USA has qualified for the Junior World Cup since 1989.
Details at PAFH Site , at USA Field Hockey, and on the Team's Blog.
USA U-21 Men - Match Report Semi Final - USA vs. Chile
by Mike Whitehead – Manager
1900 hours
The US played CHILE today to compete for a first place opportunity and a berth to the upcoming Junior World Cup in July 2009.
The US squad responded well in the initial 10-15 minutes of the game and competed with the Chilean’s. The US allowed a nice FG to their South American opponent in the 2nd minute of play. The US defense was clinical out of the back building the ball by SCHEURER and BARBER though GINOLFI creating a few opportunities and forcing two nice PC which were inches away from changing the match momentum for the US squad. In the 25 minute the Chilean’s forced another PC resulting in a goal, putting the Chilean’s ahead 2 – 0. The US continued to fight but were unable to convert ending the half 2 – 0.
The US started the second half but seem to fall away in the pressing allowing the Chilean’s more chances then they could create, which allowed their opponents a PC in the 41st minute resulting in a goal. This put the US squad on there heals and still could not gain the momentum they needed. The Chilean’s forced another PC in the 56th minute making the game 4 – 0, and another FG in the 57th minute. The US tried to regain their composure but the opportunities were not coming. The Chilean’s scored one final FG in the 61st minute to end the match 6 – 0 and a disappointing result for the US squad.
The US still has opportunity tomorrow to earn a final qualifying spot for the Junior World Cup. The US will play the Canadians at 1630hrs, Sunday, 26th October, which will sure to be a well-fought battle between the two North American squads.
STARTERS: SEGEREN(GK), DHADWAL, SHEURER, BARBER, SCALLY, GINOLFI (C), WALSH, SUNDEEN, HOLT, CUNNINGHAM, SZOKE.
PLAYED: MARTINEZ, PADHIAR, SCEGHERS, GRASSI, AHLUWALIA
USA Card;
30th min - GINOLFI (G)
53rd min – AHLUWALIA (G)
58th min – GINOLFI (Y)
U-21 Match Report USA vs. Trinidad & Tobago
Match Time: 20:50 pm
The US squad played their final pool match game against the host team Trinidad & Tobago. The local radio station did some advertising of the match to push for the local contingency to come support their side, and did so with drums beating and the crowd cheering.
The US side was ready for the challenge from the start and kept their composure by taking again a solid defense stance and structure against the TT side. The US was consistent in putting the ball into their opponents half and applying pressure forcing the TT to get two on the ball and attempt to aerial the ball out of their end or hitting though our lines. This didn’t work as well as the would have liked forcing a number of turnovers and with the leadership of JON GINOLFI, Capitan, and his mid fielders, JED CUNNINGHAM and LIAM WALSH, they were able to find WILL HOLT in the circle for a nice deflection FG in the 11th minute putting the US up 1 – 0. The US continued to execute good marking and out letting out of their backfield finding their forwards forcing their only PC in the 18th minute. With the TT side expecting a drag flick option by the HOLT they went with a slip option to L1 – GINOLFI to L2 – NICK SZOKE across the goal face for a nice deflection putting the US up 2 –0. With momentum on the US side they continued to control tempo of the game, and with some nice play from SEBASTIAN SCHEURER at the RB position he found AJAI DHADWAL at RH who displayed some silky moves on the TT defense to find WALSH in the circle who put the ball between the TT goalkeeper forcing a FG in the 19th minute. The TT side was not by any means off their game, and with a number of great chances and goal shots, the US goalkeeper KEVIN SEGEREN made some fantastic saves, both PC and FG, to keep the US team in the match and ending the half up 3 – 0.
The US came back from half time knowing the game was far from over. The US continued to their plan forcing a number attempts to create another goal but the TT side worked hard to prevent this and eager to get their home crowd on their side. TT continued to make long runs with numbers up on the US defense and was able to get down the left side with a circle penetration forcing a FG in the 52nd minute making the game 3 –1. The crowd was now a factor but US was able to keep calm and continue to create chances. However the US was able to keep the TT side from forcing any more goals to win the match.
With the win over TT the US qualified for the semi-finals match against CHILE Friday 24th OCT at 9:00 pm. A win over CHILE would secure the US a spot in the Junior World Cup in Malaysia July of 2009.
1st Half
1 – 0: HOLT – FG (11 min)
2 – 0: SZOKE – PC (18 min)
3 – 0: WALSH – FG (19 min)
2nd Half
3 – 1: LUM – FG (56 min)
PCA: 1 of 1
PCD: 0 of 8
Man-of-Match: KEVIN SEGEREN (GK)
STARTERS: SEGEREN(GK), DHADWAL, SHEURER, BARBER, SCALLY, GINOLFI (C), WALSH, SUNDEEN, HOLT, CUNNINGHAM, SZOKE.
PLAYED: PADHIAR, SCEGHERS, GRASSI, AHLUWALIA
DNP: MARTINEZ, ZAYAC
No Cards for USA:
USA U-21 Men - Match Report USA vs. Puerto Rico
Oct 21, 2008
by Mike Whitehead – Manager
Match Time: 10:30 am
The US Junior played their third match against the Puerto Rican’s and was eager to redeem themselves from their loss the previous day.
The US started the match with some earned respect from the PUR side allowing them to play the ball with their half with minimum pressure. This allowed the US to create a number of penetrations into the PUR defense. With the leadership from JON GINOLFI, Capitan, though his IR position and JED CUNNINGHAM, Vice Capitan, the US forced a PC in the 17th minute resulting in a goal by HOLT. The US side kept composed marking in their defense and maintaining possession against the PUR side allowing a nice left side cross FG deflection by NICK SZOKE off the PUR goalie making it 2 – 0 in the 30th minute. The PUR side created a few chances, one resulting in a PS in the 32nd minute and finishing the half 2 – 1.
The US continued the second half with good possession and discipline not allowing the tiring PUR side to many chances in the half, eventually shutting them out with no additional goals. The US forced only a few PC, one in the 40th minute resulting in another drag flick goal by HOLT. The US pressure kept the PUR on their heals allowing another left side cross and another nice defection FG in the 55th by minute HOLT putting the US ahead for the win 4 – 1.
After the end of three matches, the US is in 2nd positions with 6 pointst, 11 GF and +1 difference. Just ahead of TRINIDAD & TOBAGO who also has 6 point’s, 10 GF and also with a +1 difference.
The US final pool match play will be against the host nation, TRINIDAD, tomorrow Oct 23rd at 8:00 pm. A draw or better will put the US side though to the Semi Finals.
1st Half
1 – 0: HOLT – PC
2 – 0: SZOKE – FG
2 – 1: FERNANDEZ (PUR) PS
2nd Half
3 – 1: HOLT – PC
4 – 1: HOLT – FG
PCA: 2 of 5
PCD: 1 of 2
Goal Shoots: 13
Man-of-Match: JON GINOLFI – Capt.
STARTERS: SEGEREN(GK), DHADWAL, SHEURER, BARBER, SCALLY, GINOLFI (C), WALSH, SUNDEEN, HOLT, CUNNINGHAM, SZOKE.
PLAYED: MARTINEZ, PADHIAR, SCEGHERS, GRASSI, AHLUWALIA
Cards for USA:
AHLUWALIA – 27th min. (Green)
SZOKE – 31st min. (Green)
GRASSI – 45th min. (Yellow – not 5 meters from the free hit)
USA U-21 Men - Match Report USA vs. Argentina
by Mike Whitehead – Manager
Oct 20, 2008
Match Time: 10:30 am
The USA Juniors played their second match today. It was the first match of the day and humid as expected.
The US started off the match playing a possession game of hockey by building the play though the side outlet channels to their forward lines. The US defense was doing a good job in marking the ARG forwards for the first 12th minute’s, however the US had a few technical mistakes that lead to a ARG counter attack goal. The US had some good play at times but continued having trouble getting the ball out of their half which allowed more ARG counter attacks against them allowing forcing another FG at the 15th minute. The ARG had three penalty corners which resulted in three goals; the 18th, 30th and 35th minutes ending the half 5 – 0.
The US took the pitch the second half; Men’s National Coach asked US squad to play with strength and power out of their defense. With the heat becoming a factor the US defense was tiring the US had trouble getting the ball out of their defense with any power as requested. KEVIN BARBER had a great effort for the US making superb tackles. After a hard fought battle the US ended up allowing four additional goals, FG – 58th min, PC – 60th min, FG – 62nd min and the final FG – 67th min. Ending the 2nd half 9-0.
KEVIN SEGEREN, GK, had a number of fantastic saves in goal to keep the goals under a double-digit result.
The US came away disappointed and knew they could have played much better. Moving forward they’ll take away some key points and use it in the upcoming matches against PUERTO RICO tomorrow, OCT 21st and Trinidad on OCT 23rd
Man-of-Match: KEVIN BARBER
STARTERS: SEGEREN(GK), DHADWAL, SHEURER, BARBER, SCALLY, GINOLFI (C), WALSH, SUNDEEN, HOLT, CUNNINGHAM, SZOKE.
PLAYED: MARTINEZ, PADHIAR, SCEGHERS, GRASSI, AND AHLUWALIA
Green Card – COLIN SCALLY (59min)
USA U-21 Men - Match Report USA vs. Jamaica
by Mike Whitehead – Manager
Oct 18th, 2008
1930 hours
The Junior USA Men started off the tournament against the Jamaicans, one of four teams they will play in Pool A during match play. The US took an early stand against the Jamaicans by maintaining possession and playing with confidence and strength. The Jamaican’s played a physical game against the US side however this didn’t affect the composer of the US team. WILL HOLT earned an early PS after being upended in the circle. JON GINOLFI converted the PS to give the US a 1-0 lead. It was not long after the US forced a number of first half PC’s, HOLT converted a well executed drag flick and MANNY MARTINEZ put in a rebound off the goal keeping putting the US ahead at the half 3-0.
The US continued the second half with continued control of the ball tempo. SCHEURER and BARBER in the deep defense performed outstanding by keeping the defensive well organized with superb marking and only allowing one PC. The entire team played very well and created a number of counter attacks though the midfield resulting in a FG by HOLT making it 4 –0. The US forced a total of 18 PC in the match against the Jamaican’s, allowing HOLT to convert three more drag flick goals putting the US ahead for the win 7-0.
After the match the US watch the ARG vs. PUR and enjoyed some PBJ’s, a staple during our stay here in Trinidad, with their favorite jam Smuckers.
1st Half
1 – 0: GINOLFI – PS
2 – 0: HOLT – PC
3 – 0: MARTINEZ – PC
2nd Half
4 – 0: HOLT – FG
5 – 0: HOLT – PC
6 – 0: HOLT – PC
7 – 0: HOLT – PC
PCA: 5 of 18
PCD: 0 of 1
Goal Shoots: 13
Man-of-Match: WILL HOLT
Worthy Mention: SHEURER, SCALLY, and AHLUWALIA
STARTERS: SEGEREN(GK), DHADWAL, SHEURER, BARBER, SCALLY, GINOLFI (C), WALSH, SUNDEEN, HOLT, CUNNINGHAM, SZOKE
PLAYED: MARTINEZ, PADHIAR, SCEGHERS, GRASSI, AHLUWALIA
No Cards for USA
2008 Junior Pan American Championship
Under-21 World Cup Qualifier
October 17-26, 2008Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
Today, Saturday October 18, the USA Mens Field Hockey Under-21 Team opens competition against Jamaica and faces powerful Argentina Monday morning in Pool A. The USA then faces Puerto Rica and then Trinidad and Tobago, the tournament host country’s team. Top finishers of the Championship rounds qualify for the Jr. World Cup to be held in Singapore/Malaysia in 2009. Several players are from the Ventura County Red Devils (the “VC Boys”) of Moorpark, CA, a High Performance Training Center national team.
Four members of the team are members of the USA Mens Senior Team which participated in an Olympic Qualifier for the Beijing Games in Auckland, New Zealand, in early 2008. Ventura County residents Jon Ginofi, Jed Cunningham, Kevin Barber and Will Holt provide experience to the team.
Updates on results and the Team’s Blog of their daily activities and experiences are listed on USA Field Hockey.com.
Past Events
2008 Men's USA National Team Indoor Trial - West Coast
Start Date: 9/7/2008End Date: 9/7/2008
The USA Men's National Indoor Selection Committee has set up East and West Coast trials for all who are interested in representing the USA at the next Indoor Pan American Cup in November 2008, and continuing through to the Indoor World Cup qualification and participation in 2009/2010/2011.
West Coast Trial: Sunday September 7th, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Skate San Diego, 700 East 24th Street, National City, CA 91950
Everyone interested in being part of the USA Men's Indoor program, must register here even if you can not attend trials.
If you reside outside the USA and/or are unable to make either trial because of a critical conflict, please contact the Coach directly at 1-970-231-1098 or Peterwins@aol.com.
Registration Deadline: August 23, 2008
https://webpoint.usfieldhockey.com/wp/Events/ViewTeamSite.asp?EventID=222584
FHF Annual General Meeting
The FHF Annual General Meeting shall be held no later that September 30 of each year. The date shall be determined by the Board of Directors, with a minimum of thirty(30) days notice to all members.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 7:00 PM at 925 Broadbeck Drive in Thousand Oak, CA.
Field Hockey Camp !!
Dates: August 16th and 17th 2008 Location: Moorpark Field hockey Sports Center.
Saturday the 16th,from 9 am -4 pm. Bring your own lunch.
Sunday 17th from 9 am -1 pm, followed by lunch (provided) and awards.
The cost is $80.00,and includes a camp T shirt and Sunday’s lunch. Check in time is Saturday 8:30 am.
The camp is under direction of Shawn Nakamura, one of U.S.A.’s finest players. Shawn has a group of dedicated coaches who will provide great instruction. A goalie coach will be available for those who want extra help with that position all ages are welcome from 16 and under.
If interested, please fill in the bottom of this form and return it to me as soon as possible Camp fills up fast and space is limited Deadline is August 1st. Form - click Here
A .pdf version is available here: pdf Form here
Checks made out F.H.F.I
Please return to: Coralie van Marken, 1747 Poli Street, Ventura, CA 93001
If you have any questions or concerns, contact me at: (805)-653-1829 or e-mail: jimcormeg@earthlink.net. See you at Camp !!
Recent US Mens Junior National Team training matches, both U-17 and U-21.
July 31, 2008. USA U21 v Moorpark Select . Moorpark 1, USA U21 2
August 1, 2008. USA U17 v BC U16. FHBC Provintial Club 3, USA U17 5
August 2, 2008. USA U21 v Moorpark Select. Moorpark 1, USA U21 2
USA U17 v BC U16. FHBC Provintial Club 3, USA U17 1
August 3, 2008. USA U17 v BC U16 - FHBC Provintial Club 5, USA U17 1
USA U21 v Moorpark Select - Match #3 Moorpark 5, USA U21 2
FHBC Provintial Club wins the U17 Serices, and USA U21 Team wins the U21 series
The British Columbia, Canada, U-16 Team (FHBC Provintial Club) is playing the US JNT U-16 Team. The US JNT U-21 Team is playing a select Moorpark Team of California players.
Guru Nanak Field Hockey Tournament - Moorpark College Field, Moorpark, CA
30th Anniversary of Los Angeles Tigers Sports Club
July 4th Weekend, 2008
Click link for details: http://www.latigershockey.com/
Competition Series - New Zealand Massey H.S. U-18 Men vs. Moorpark High Performance Juniors, US Men (U-18)
13-15 and 24-26 April, 2008. (At Moorpark College Field) - REVISED MATCH TIMES
New Zealand (Massey H.S.) Game Schedule game schedule
Massey High School roster info. on school
REVISED MATCH TIMES
13-14 and 24-26 April, 2008.
Match times: Result .
April 13th Sunday: MATCH at 2 pm USA 6, Massey HS 4
April 14th Monday: MATCH at 5:30 pm USA 3, Massey HS 2
April 24th Thursday: MATCH at 5:30 pm USA 1, Massey HS 2
April 25th Friday: MATCH at 5:30 pm USA 1, Massey HS 4
April 26th Saturday: MATCH at 2 pm USA 2, Massey HS 1
Picnic after this last match, by FHF.
Massey High School
West Auckland, NZ. Public School.
Massey H.S. team will play two games against the USA Jr. National Team, then travels to Vancouver, Canada, to play the Vancouver Hawks Field Hockey Club A and B teams (Canadian Jr. National Team) at St. Georges School.
Then the team travels to Toronto, Canada, for a game played at Don Mills Collegiate H.S. Finally, the team travels to Miami to play the “Miami Pink Flamingos” club team. Then, back to Moorpark to play the final three games of the five game series against the Red Devils (USA Jr. National Team).
Last year Massey H.S. played in the top ranked New Zealand, U-18 men’s tournament. There are ten tournaments going on all over the country with 15 boys teams at each. Massey H.S. came 12th in this top-ranked tournament.
News From Auckland, New Zealand -- Mens 6 Nation Olympic Qualifying Tournament for the XXVIVth Olympic Games in Beijing
North Shore City, Auckland (New Zealand)
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Participating Teams:
Argentina
France
Ireland
New Zealand
Trinidad &Tobago
USA
Full coverage of details at USAFieldHockey.com.
Commentaries and photos, and many more details at WorldHockey (FIH) site:
http://www.olympicqualifiermennz.sportcentric.com/vsite/vcontent/page/newslist/0,8506,5181-187434-204656-44429-news-list,00.html
Results DAY 2:
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Results DAY 3:
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Results DAY 1:
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Comments from the USA fans at the games:
USA Game #1: Argentina 9, USA 1
USA played well through the game and had periods of excellent offensive and defensive play, particularly short corners where good play stopped Argentina's efforts there. The USA scored one good goal at the end of the game, to the delight of the crowd who cheered loudly in support. It was a very fast game, with the USA playing hard, with Argentina's advantage in team skills and experience (ranked #7 in the world) overcoming the Americans.
USA Game #2: France 7, USA 4
This was an evenly matched game, played with enthusiasm. Both teams played this match to win, with the USA pulling out to a 2-0 lead - stunning the French. France responded and pulled up to 2-2 after much work. The USA then went to 3-2, and France responded. The USA pulled to 4-3, and then France tied. Then late in the game France scored 3 unanswerd goals. The crowd and many locals in New Zealand were pulling for the USA and cheered the USA team loudly throughout. Although the USA team almost pulled off an upset, they definitely showed they could play the 16th world ranked French team.
USA Game #3: New Zealand 4, USA 0
In a very intense and exciting game, the USA played the Black Sticks of New Zealand (New Zealand's national team) from start to finish with courage and enthusiasm. NZ was surprised by the intensity of the USA defense and determination. In a game matching the 10th ranked team in the world against the underdog Americans, the USA played really well. Jeb Saez (dubbed "mountain man" by the New Zealand Herald), had many great saves often blocking multiple shots on goal. The USA frustrated the world-class Black Sticks with lots of movement of the ball to mid-field and into the NZ end as often as they could. Both teams celebrated when it was over with the Black Sticks and the USA both taking a victory lap around the field. New Zealand, for winning their third game and getting closer to a berth at Beijing. The Americans, for having palyed a very high level, intense game well. The fans, from all countries, cheered both teams wildly in appreciation for a really great game.
Some photos are shown in the Photo Archive.
Here in New Zealand, the Tournment is covered in the New Zealand Herald newspaper with full colored pictures, with Hockey News half-page and full page write-ups every day. Particularly since the New Zealand "Black Sticks" Mens National Team are New Zealand's finest. Some games are televised live on New Zealand Television, in primetime.
The opening ceremony had native Maori dancers and music and other ceremonies to celebrate the opening of the tournament. To date, the tournament has a wonderful atmostphere.
Local News
Junior Coaching Orientation and Clinic. -- See news for dates.
School Development Programs
What: "Ventura County Middle Schools Development Program"
When: December, 2007. See photos section for a few pictures from Balboa, Chaparral, Colinas, and Sequoia Middle Schools.
(Contact: Tel. 805-798-4758, or email: benmaruquin@yahoo.com)
Field Hockey Ventura County Middle Schools -- Click for Description and Brochure!
Field Hockey in Ventura County Schools -- Click for Description and Brochure!
Local Tournaments
Back row: Pat O’Reilly, coach; Natalie Perry, Camarillo; Jordan Schoonover, Moorpark; Sheba Taherizadegan, Westlake Village; Megan Cruise, Simi Valley; Taryn Cardiel, Moorpark; and June van Mil, Simi Valley.
Front row: Samantha McPherson, Ventura; Charlotte Hutton, Camarillo; Supreet Grewal, Simi Valley; Sarah Hawkins, Ventura; Toni Centeno, Camarillo; Elizabeth Niles, Camarillo; and Maggie Darlington, Camarillo.