Watch the video to the left to hear Turner discuss the amazing friendships and memories she’s made while playing abroad through her hockey career.We often are told that the world is our playground, and for athletes, this phrase can be taken quite literally. But some of my most memorable experiences happened off field, killing time on the bus to an away game or in the locker room during game delays. It brought a whole different dynamic to our playing style and team culture.” After graduation, Froede visited her teammates home in Argentina. Uru Sports is here to erase the chance factor in the process by providing a platform for athletes and coaches to easily connect and communicate about opportunities. Each stint abroad I was lucky to experience this, but Nottingham, England with the Beeston Hockey Club will always be close to my heart. Though varying in backgrounds, they all agree on the positive impact that experiencing their sport abroad has had on their lives and careers. Playing abroad truly broadened my hockey horizons. He now travels the world coaching and leading coaching courses. Now playing in Australia, she fills one of the two import spots for Western Australia. These conversations changed forever the lens through which I view the world. We’re extremely grateful for all the athletes and coaches like you who’ve gotten behind our mission here at Uru Sports and have shared insight on sports around the world.Also follow us on Instagram and tune into athletes stories from all over the world!Guest represented Australia from 2005-2009, helping the men’s hockey team take home the bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics. The majority of Division 1 teams in the NCAA are made up of athletes from three or more countries. But any way you look at it, playing abroad is like a graduate degree in and of itself.I can’t say it better than Men’s National Team Captain, Will Holt: “When going overseas to play for a team, we represent far more than ourselves, we represent our USA program and our country. She now is enjoying a stint abroad in Belgium, after playing in both Holland and England. People ask you questions and watch how you behave as an American. I love South Africa but club field hockey is just not developing quickly enough at this moment in time. It opens so many more doors for yourself both professional and socially!”Sign up for free to Uru Sports today to highlight yourself globally and find great playing positions across the world. Her visit exposed her to Argentina, not as a tourist but as a guest staying in a local home, affording her the opportunity for an unfiltered authentic travel experience.I spent the following two years using field hockey, joining teams from England to Tasmania, as a vehicle to travel the world and open doors to new experiences I never imagined possible.If you are fortunate enough to join a welcoming club, you will automatically have 18 “tour guides” who are eager to show you why their home and club are the best.
FieldHockeyTravel.com offers Field Hockey Tours in Holland, the rest of Europe and worldwide! I know this sounds like a lofty goal, but I truly believe that each person can make a difference. Now, he serves as the Australian men’s hockey assistant coach and performance analyst. Working as a volunteer hockey coach is a fantastic way to travel South Africa while volunteering in the community. South Africa Sports Tour – 10 days, Port Elizabeth. There are so many awesome opportunities…it gives you such a great network even once you finish playing hockey, for work or if you want to stay involved in hockey for business. These experiences not only help players create lifelong friendships and enhance skill level but open countless doors for future opportunities. Sevestre’s story exemplifies the lasting connections one can make through hockey, as he now works for Gryphon Hockey in Australia. It’s a phenomenal opportunity.”So, whether you’re an Olympian or just a passionate hockey player, follow your sport. Coach young hockey players in the townships of Port Elizabeth and give them the opportunity to play hockey in a fun and enjoyable way. We view sports as a microcosm of our society and, by breaking down barriers, we look to take a step in the right direction. According to Trid it’s excitingly the world’s first player/coach database.Lastly, a huge thanks to all these amazing athletes and coaches for taking the time to talk to us about playing abroad. Chamberlain says that she would never have thought to experience playing in a different country if it wasn’t for her coach, who approached her with the opportunity. Our goal is to empower players to take control of their athletic future, and that’s why you should use Uru Sports.Born in Australia, Woodhouse played for the Men’s National Team, and had a very successful career at UWA Hockey Club.
These experiences not only help players create lifelong friendships and enhance …