Introduction
After almost a full year of online practice, sports are finally back 100% in-person! Myself and the rest of the Field Hockey team were so excited to have two full weeks of preseason this year to really prepare for the season. It feels surreal being with everyone on the team considering it has been a year of faces on screen and at home workouts. It’s clear that a year off did not halt the energy of the team and that they are ready to pick up right where they left off. It was a hot two weeks of preseason but the girls got through it with pride and with smiles on their faces. Two weeks of hard work done and a season full of wins awaits.
Support On the Sidelines
Varsity on the sidelines in their matching practice pinnies spectating their teammates closely. Everyone had their sticks on the ground ready for the coach to put them back in. (Photo was taken on September 3rd, 2021, Ethical Culture Fieldston School, Bronx, NY.)
First Scrimmage Against Riverdale
This was the first practice scrimmage of the year against Riverdale’s varsity and JV team. Girls varsity and JV showed great hustle and team spirit on and off the field! Fieldston ended up winning 2-1 with JV scoring 2 of the goals. (Photo was taken on September 9th, 2021, Ethical Culture Fieldston School, Bronx, NY.)
Ending Practice With A Cheer
After the returning varsity players taught the newly recruited varsity players the Field Hockey cheer, everyone gathered into a circle to try it out for the first time this season. There were smiles across each and everyone’s faces as they started jumping and screaming. So much spirit! (Photo was taken on September 9th, 2021, Ethical Culture Fieldston School, Bronx, NY.)
Happy to be Back
After a long practice from 9am to 3pm the girls gathered around for a team picture. Even though everyone was hot, sweating, and exhausted, everyone still managed to have a smile on their face! Now that’s commitment! (Photo was taken on September 9th, 2021, Ethical Culture Fieldston School, Bronx, NY.)
