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.

  • Precision Stick Mastery

    Master fundamental stick skills including dribbling, push pass, hits, sweeps, reverse chip, flicks, and aerials for precise ball control and versatile offensive play.

  • Dynamic 1v1 Attacks

    Develop skills for one-on-one elimination, empowering players to navigate opponents strategically and create goal-scoring opportunities through dynamic offensive maneuvers.

  • Defensive Expertise

    Focus on individual defensive skills, refining positioning and tackling techniques to establish a robust defensive foundation and thwart opposing attacks effectively.

  • Possession and Passing Tactics

    Learn strategies for maintaining possession and executing effective passing patterns, enhancing team coordination and promoting fluid gameplay.

  • Goal-Scoring Proficiency

    Dive into goal-scoring techniques, perfecting shooting accuracy, deflections, and penalty corner execution to elevate offensive impact and contribute to team success.

  • Cohesive Team Defense

    Understand and implement strategies for effective team defense, fostering collective efforts to minimize opponent scoring opportunities and fortify the team's defensive structure.

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.