FIELD HOCKEY

A native of Mountain View, CA, Kristina discovered her passion for field hockey during High School which sparked a fervent dedication to the sport. Her journey culminated in an impressive five-season tenure as a Division I field hockey player at Stanford University. Not only did Kristina contribute to the team's success, with four NorPac & America East conference victories and four NCAA tournament appearances, but she also demonstrated her versatility as the lead sports broadcaster for KZSU, covering women's basketball for four years.

Post-graduation, Kristina's diverse professional endeavors ranged from marketing for tech startups to serving as an EMT in NYC and obtaining certification as a professional dog trainer (CCPDT). With nearly a decade of coaching experience, Kristina has been instrumental in the development of field hockey talent. This includes coaching at Stanford Field Hockey camps, leading the San Jose Fly's U16 team, and serving as the Director of Player Development for San Jose Stryker's U14, U16, and U18 teams.

Currently residing in Brooklyn, NY, Kristina combines her passion for coaching as the Head Coach of the JV Field Hockey team at The Ethical Cultural Fieldston School. She is also the Head of Content and Product Marketing at ManageXR.

Outside of the professional realm, Kristina continues to contribute to her community as an EMT for the Park Slope Volunteer Ambulance Corps, a NYC dog trainer for Tulsa Pack Athletics, and an avid participant in competitive adult hockey with the New York Islanders club team in the NEFHA league.

HEAD COACH KRISTINA BASSI

FIELD HOCKEY SKILLS

Our program offers a comprehensive range of field hockey skills, from individual techniques to strategic team dynamics, ensuring a well-rounded and empowered player development experience.

  • First Touch

    Improve your first touch for cleaner control, quicker decisions, and smoother transitions into attack.

  • Hit

    Refine your hitting technique to generate stronger, more accurate passes and shots.

  • Leading and Positioning

    Develop smarter off-ball movement and field awareness to create space and support your teammates.

  • Passing

    Strengthen your passing accuracy, pace, and vision to move the ball effectively through all zones.

  • Flat Stick Tackle

    Learn proper flat-stick tackling form to defend safely and win possession with confidence.

  • Jab / Poke / Tomahawk / Reverse

    Build skill and control across key defensive and attacking techniques to handle any matchup on the field.

CENTER FIELDS

Located in the heart of our campus, Center Fields are home to both our field hockey and lacrosse programs. These two turf fields are also venues for thrilling extracurricular and evening events where campers can enjoy all the action from comfortable stadium seating.

SUMMER 2026 DATES & RATES

MULTI-SESSION SAVINGS:

  • Two Sessions: $800 SAVINGS plus free Crossover ($5,200 total)

  • Three Sessions: $1,200 SAVINGS plus free Crossover ($7,800 total)

There is an additional $150 Player Pack fee per camper.

Sport-Specific Program Fees (per session)

  • $350: Golf Program

  • $450 Ice Hockey Program

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CROSSOVER WEEKENDS

EXTEND THE EXPERIENCE

Multi-session campers can keep the momentum going with our CROSSOVER weekend, designed to bridge the gap between sessions at no extra cost.

Crossover campers enjoy a relaxed Friday evening, including a special outing to explore downtown Great Barrington, followed by a full off-site adventure on Saturday. It is the perfect balance of fun, excitement and program change giving campers a chance to expand their Berkshire United experience before starting their next BUSC session.

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At BUSC, athletes dive deep into the sport they love, guided by elite coaches with years of professional experience. Along the way, they enjoy:

  • Daily electives filled with classic camp fun

  • Evening programs and special events

  • State-of-the-art facilities, indoors and out

  • Comfortable dorm-style living that builds community and lifelong friendships

It’s the perfect balance we call THE TRADITION—the daily program that ensures every camper gets the full summer camp experience.

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