Empowering Athletes
on and off the field
Field Hockey programs designed to teach leadership, build character, and inspire confidence.
We are more than field hockey. Through game-based play and our signature Play Beyond the Game lessons, we empower athletes to grow as leaders on and off the field—building character, confidence, and resilience every step of the way.
Spring Season
Our Spring 2026 programs feature weekly practices that blend intentional field hockey training with meaningful Play Beyond the Game leadership lessons. Open to 1st – 12th graders, we offer three levels of play so every athlete can learn, grow, and be appropriately challenged. Throughout the season, players build skills, confidence, and leadership that carry beyond the field. Join us this spring in Wheaton, MD; Alexandria, VA; or McLean, VA for sessions rooted in growth, connection, and joy.
WINTER Season
Our winter programs are currently underway and are organized across three levels of play or athletes in 1st–12th grade. Sessions take place at three locations: Alexandria, VA (indoor court surface), Chantilly, VA (indoor field turf), and Wheaton, MD (fully covered field turf). Each week, athletes participate in purposeful field hockey training and Play Beyond the Game lessons that support growth in skill, confidence, and character.
What Sets us Apart
Discover how we blend field hockey with life lessons to empower athletes. From our game-based approach to our unique “Play Beyond the Game” curriculum, we focus on fostering leadership, resilience, and a growth mindset. Our programs are intentionally designed to support athletes’ physical, mental, and emotional development, creating confident individuals ready to tackle any challenge.
Our Story
We began with a vision use sport as a vehicle—teaching life skills through play. What started as a passion for field hockey has grown into a mission to empower athletes of all abilities with lessons in leadership, character, and resilience. By weaving joy and intention into everything we do, we’re shaping athletes who are not only skilled on the field but also prepared for life beyond the game.
We Embrace Failure!
Failure is often seen as something to avoid, but at Beyond Sticks, we see it as a critical part of growth. Coach JoJo shares how she continued to return as a player and now a coach for our programs as it helped her reframe failure—from a fear to a tool for learning and progress.
Let JoJo tell you more.
What Families Are Saying
“My daughter attended all four weeks of camps. She has developed confidence over the weeks and on field skills. She has enjoyed the coaching skills of Coach Derek, Coach Kathy and Coach Shelby. Helen enjoyed being in her group and being stretched to play with High School students for scrimmaging. All in all it has been a great summer of Beyond Sticks coaching - thanks to the team. You guys are awesome!”
“Beyond sticks is an engaging program that introduced both of my daughters to the sport of field hockey. They offer high quality instruction while teaching them to be part of a team. It is a positive and welcoming program that encourages the athletes to be their best!”
“Beyond Sticks provide a great opportunity for the girls. My daughter has learned a lot and her confidence has increased significantly!”