Home ⟩ Field Hockey ⟩ Nike ⟩ Connecticut ⟩ Fairfield ⟩ Camp

Questions? Call us! 1-800-645-3226

Nike Field Hockey Camp at Sacred Heart University

Nike Field Hockey Camp at Sacred Heart University 7 Reviews

5.00/5.

Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars

Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Field Hockey Camps

2019 field hockey gallery campers warming up

2019 field hockey gallery bully practice

2019 field hockey gallery flat stick tackle

Watch Video
⟶

Join our overnight field hockey camp at Sacred Heart University to boost your skills! Girls, ages 10-18, will train with DI Head Coach Sydney Van Der Mer, who led his team to win the 2023 Northeast Conference Championship.

Campers of all abilities will improve through a mix of drills, games, and competitive play. Come to our Fairfield field hockey camp for an unforgettable experience! Don't miss out on the chance to take your game to the next level.

Highlights Include

Instruction from 2023 Northeast Conference Champions: SHU, Division I coaches & players!
Fun social activities: Karaoke, Scavenger Hunt, Water Balloon Games, and Movie Night on the Football Field!
Excellent training and residential facilities
1:10 staff to camper ratio
Partner Camp of USA Field Hockey; sanctioned to make referrals to USAFH Nexus program
All multi day campers receive a Nike Field Hockey Camps package (reversible jersey, ball, lanyard) and other fun prizes.
View More Details ⟩

Camp Director Sydney Van Der Merwe

Sydney Van Der Merwe is the DI Head Field Hockey Coach at Sacred Heart University.
View Sydney's Bio ⟩
Sydney Van Der Merwe took over the Pioneer field hockey program prior to the 2016 season coming to SHU with nearly 15 years of field hockey experience.

Before SHU:
- Came to Sacred Heart after spending the previous two season as an assistant coach at Missouri State, where he helped execute practices and game preparations, including scouting the opposition. He also assisted in all aspects of recruiting and student-athlete development. During the fall of 2013, he assumed the responsibilities of the Head Coach while she was on maternity leave
- Prior to MSU, Van Der Merwe served as the Head Varsity Coach at the Hathaway Brown School for four years helping the Blazers to four straight North East Ohio Championships. In just his second season, he led Hathaway Brown all the way to the 2008 Ohio State Championship, followed by a pair of State semi-final appearances before falling in the title game in 2011
- Van Der Merwe first broke into American collegiate field hockey as an assistant coach at Oberlin College in 2006 helping with recruitment, team practice and creating pre-season training programs
- Since he left Oberlin, Van der Merwe has been coaching with USA Field Hockey's Futures Program. In 2009 and 2010, he led his U16 Region 9 Team to back-to-back National Futures Championships
Co-Director Montana Fleming

Montana Fleming is the Assistant Field Hockey Coach at Sacred Heart University.
View Montana's Bio ⟩

Montana Fleming joined the Sacred Heart University field hockey team as an assistant coach for the 2023 season.

It is the fourth college coaching stop for Fleming, who joins the Pioneers after four seasons as an assistant coach 14 exits up the Merritt Parkway, at Quinnipiac University. Her second stint with the Bobcats culminated with a year as Associate Head Coach in 2022. Fleming also brings coaching experience at the club level, as she began working with HTC Field Hockey in Madison, Conn., in the summer of 2023.

During her most-recent time in Hamden (2019-22), she served as the Bobcats’ recruiting coordinator. Her work helped assemble Quinnipiac’s eight-win 2022 squad, which marked the most victories for the program since 2015. She also managed the team’s Family Association and worked with department administration to oversee the academic success of the program’s student-athletes.

Fleming joined the Bobcats from another Big East program, as she spent the 2018 season in the City of Brotherly Love, as an assistant coach at Temple. Prior to her stop with the Owls, she completed a one-year stint as a graduate assistant at Quinnipiac for the 2017 campaign.

As an undergraduate, Fleming was a four-year letterwinner at the University of Connecticut (2013-16), where her career included national titles in 2013 and 2014. Over her time with the Huskies, she played in 65 games and tallied 19 points on eight goals and three assists.

Originally from Delran, N.J., Fleming is a 2017 graduate of UConn, with a degree in sociology and criminal justice. She earned her master’s in public relations at Quinnipiac in 2018.
staff Camp Staff

Our Camp Director will be assisted by a talented staff which may include their assistant coach(es).

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect high demand for these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.

2025 OVERVIEW

Dates: 2025 Camp Dates Coming Soon, Join Priority List!
Age Group: 10-18
Gender: Girls
Camp Types: Overnight (ages 11+*) & Extended Day (Commuter)
Check-in: 5:00pm-6:00pm on Sunday
Check-out: 1:00pm on Wednesday
Extended Day (Commuter) Schedule: 6:00pm-8:30pm on Sunday, 8:30am-7:30pm on Monday-Tuesday, 8:30am-1:00pm on Wednesday
Meals: All meals will be provided for Overnight campers. Lunch & Dinner will be provided for Extended Day campers. No Dinner on Day 1.
Program: This exciting All Skills program offers morning, afternoon, and evening sessions, so you will have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills. Camp will include stick work instruction & skills, technical & tactical training, offensive & defensive skills, and positioning. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff and placed into groups based on age and ability level.

*Overnight campers must be entering 6th grade or above in the Fall per Sacred Heart University policies.

Please note: Camp schedules and details may be subject to change.

2024 HOUSING

The information below is subject to change each year.

Dorm Name: Toussiant Hall
Dorm Style: Traditional Resident Hall
Number of Campers Per Room: 2 per room
Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
Bathrooms: Shared in room.
Linens: Not provided. Bring linens or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase and a towel
Air Conditioning: Yes!

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

Instruction: Morning, afternoon and evening training sessions
Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided. No Dinner on Day 1.
Extended Day (Commuter) campers: Lunch and dinner are provided. No Dinner on Day 1.
Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
Camp Gear: The All Skills Camp participants will receive a Nike Field Hockey Camps package (reversible jersey, ball, lanyard) and other fun prizes. *Excludes 1-Day clinic participants.
Extra Activities: Movie Night on the Football Field

INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY

Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
Groupings: Campers are grouped by ability, age, and experience.
Equipment Needed: Hockey stick, water bottle, mouth guard, shin guards, sneaks for indoor courts, and turf shoes (goalies must bring full goalie protective equipment)
Inclement Weather Plan: TBA for 2024
Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.

PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!

CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

ALL CAMPERS (OVERNIGHT & COMMUTERS):

Athletic, on-field clothing (t-shirts, shorts)
Turf shoes or sneakers
Reversible jersey
Socks
Hockey Stick(s)
Mouth guard
Shin guards
Goggles (not required, but recommended)
Court shoes for indoor play in case of rain
Goalies must bring their own full protective equipment
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Snacks
Small gym bag/backpack
Packed lunch (if required for commuters)
Spending money
COVID PPE (as required by state/local guidelines)
Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS ONLY:

Athletic clothing mentioned above (1-2 pairs/day)
Comfortable off-court clothing (pants/shorts, shirts, sweatshirts, 1 pair/day)
Undergarments (1-2 pair/day)
Pajamas
Bathrobe
Flip flops
Laundry bag
Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, facewash, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
Personal items & medications
Eye mask, ear plugs (optional)
Washcloth and bath towel
Alarm clock
Fan (optional)
Bed sheets (if linens not provided)
Comforter or sleeping bag (if linens not provided)
Pillow and pillowcase (if linens not provided)

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

NIKE FIELD HOCKEY CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our field hockey camps please see our FAQ page.

TEAM DISCOUNT

If you have a group of eight or more campers registering for the same camp, each camper is eligible for a discount. Please have someone contact the US Sports Camps office at 1-800-645-3226 with the names of each camper in the group and we will create a unique discount code for your group. Campers may then register individually through the website at their convenience and apply the offer code during check out. *Discount amount varies by program. Please call for details.

SCHOLARSHIPS

We cannot offer scholarships due to NCAA regulations. Our affiliation with NCAA coaches and schools puts us in a position where any scholarship money can be seen as an inducement to a future collegiate athlete. This puts our coaches and our host universities in jeopardy of damaging their status with the NCAA and incurring penalties at the hands of their organizing body.

Camps are open to any and all entrants, limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.

Show Less See More Camp Details

ALL SKILLS CAMP SAMPLE SCHEDULE

7:30am-8:30am Wake-up Call, Breakfast
8:30am-8:45am Extended Day campers arrive. Stretching & Warm-up
8:45am-12:00pm Training Session I
12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch, rest
1;00pm-2:15pm Training Session II
2:15pm-2:30pm Rest
2:30pm-4:00pm Training Session III
4:00pm-6:00pm Dinner, Rest
6:00pm-7:30pm Training/Nighttime Activities
7:30pm Extended Day Campers Depart, Overnight Campers to dorms for group activities or free time
10:00pm Lights ouy

Sacred Heart Facility Photo 1

Campers will train on the outdoor turf fields at Sacred Heart University!

Overall Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars

- 5/5.
July 28, 2022: She loved her roommates and the dorm experience. SHU offers great facilities we didn't know were there. She liked the skills competition, and is excited to see if her coach notices a difference in her on-field skills. After hours activities were fun too. She can't wait to go back next year.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
July 28, 2022: Making new friends with the people on my team and being able to participate in 7v7s with them as it was a good learning experience and helped prepare for the upcoming fall season.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
July 28, 2022: The camp was well organized and the campus was beautiful. I was glad to see how close together the dorms, field and dining facility was.

— Anonymous

Show Less See more Reviews

- 5/5.
July 28, 2022: The dorm was a hit! She had a great time, overall, and wants to attend next year. She's 14, so that's all I really got.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
July 31, 2023: She had an overall great time with all the activities and was a great experience for her to be in a dorm setting.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
July 27, 2023: My child enjoyed the coaches (some even recognized her from last year) and the 7v7 games that mixed up players.

— Anonymous
- 5/5.
he wished he had one more day

— Anonymous

SECURE YOUR SPOT – CAMPS SELL OUT!

Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.

This program has concluded for the season.

Please Join our Priority List to be notified when this program is available for registration.

Search Field Hockey Camps Now

Nike Field Hockey Camp at Sacred Heart University

Average Rating 5.00 / 5 Stars

Improve your game and have serious fun
at Nike Field Hockey Camps

Highlights Include

Camp Coaches

Camp Director Sydney Van Der Merwe

Co-Director Montana Fleming

staff Camp Staff