Field Hockey Goalie?

Question

am a freshman in high school and this is my first year ever playing f.h and its the same for the others. I tried playing Defence but I wasnt great, about as good as the other fresh. I have gone to a few open fields and workouts but when i was at my 2nd day of tryouts yesterday the coaches came up to me and said "Lauren, have you ever considered playing goalie?"

I am 5'10 witch is kinda tall for a 14 year old girl but I am not fat or anything. I am in shape.

So i tried goalie after they told me i had perfect build because i had long arms and legs.

Have my chances increased of making the team?

(there are only JV and V and there are about 13fresh and 7soph trying out for JV. Also there are already two goalies, that is 1 for V and 1 for JV)

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Any advice? I had my first day as a goalie yesterday.

Answer 1

Good for you!  If you're any good at it you could definitely be selected as one of the goalies for the team.

The biggest thing to remember is to stay low and don't be scared of the ball at all.  You have the padding on, throw yourself in front of it!

Good luck!