Are Your Practices Actually Developing the Game?

A free training for coaches who want practices that build decision-makers—not just busy players.

  • Stop running drills that don’t transfer
  • Learn how to design around real game moments
  • Help players understand the game—not just execute skills

📅 April 1st, 2026 | ⏰ 1:30 PM ET | ⏳ Free Live Training

A graphic that addresses coaches, questioning whether their practices truly develop the game. It emphasizes that while practices may be active, activity alone doesn't ensure learning.

Most practices look good… but miss the point.

Many practices are full of activity—drills, lines, repetitions, touches.

But activity alone doesn’t guarantee learning.

Players can get hundreds of touches and still struggle to make decisions in real game moments.


Players improve when practice reflects the game.

  • Recognize game moments
  • Make decisions
  • Apply skills under pressure

Great practices don’t just keep players busy—they teach them how to play.


In this free training, you’ll learn:

  • How to identify the actual game moments your practice should target
  • The 3 questions every great practice answers
  • How to move from drills → decision-based activities
  • Why “more touches” isn’t enough (and what matters more)
  • A simple framework to design practices with purpose

This training is for you if…

  • You coach field hockey (or invasion sports)
  • You want your players to think, not just react
  • You feel like your practices are “busy” but not impactful
  • You’re ready to coach beyond drills

Meet Your Host

Jessica Bergen is a coach educator on a mission to help more sport coaches feel confident and empowered.

A coach, mentor, and educator all her life, she is thrilled to have the opportunity to share her expertise and insights with you during this free coach training.


Ready to coach with more purpose?

Free. Live. Designed for real coaches.


How it works:

  1. Sign-Up
  2. Get the Link via Email
  3. Join live (or watch the replay)

How it works:

Better practices start with better questions.

Save your spot and start designing sessions that actually develop the game.