The Hockey Victoria High Performance Team (HP) is inviting athletes interested in developing their Drag Flick skills to attend the Talend ID day.

What is Talent ID Day?

Is our new drag flick program selection event. This is available for all athletes interested in participating in any of our Drag Flick programs block in 2024.

Athletes will attend 30 min timeslots where they will be completing a 16 flick battery from head of the circle in the following order:

- 4x Top Left Corner

- 4x Top Right Corner

- 4x Bottom Left Corner

- 4x Bottom Right Corner

Talent ID Day Example:

5:00pm - Athlete warm up

5.10pm - Flick Zone 1

5.15pm - Flick Zone 2

5.20pm - Flick Zone 3

5.25pm - Flick Zone 4

There will be 6 athletes per circle at each given timeslot. Each athlete will perform 1 flick, then the next player will set up, etc. This will continue until each athlete has completed all 16 flicks.

As part of the selection process, each flick will be video recorded and speed measured. Athletes will then be ranked. Six U16’s and twelve 17+ (6 for Beginners and 6 for Advance) flickers will receive an invite to participate in the 1^st Drag Flick Program BLOCK.

Athletes who participated in the 1^st block will gain AUTO ENTRY for the 2^nd block. If athletes decide to decline their auto entry for the 2nd block, we will then invite athletes who attended the Talent ID Day.

Talent ID Day Cost: $50 per athlete.

What if I am a Goalkeeper?

Goalkeepers don’t have to attend the Talent ID Day. If you are a goalkeeper and want to be considered to participate in any Drag Flick Program Block, please fill out this Expression of Interest form HERE.

What is the Drag Flick Program?

The Drag Flick program is a new program implemented by the High Performance (HP) team in 2023 for U15, U18 & U21 identified athletes.

We are providing athletes with a unique opportunity to develop their drag flicking skills with specialised coaches throughout the year. This is a great opportunity for field players and goalkeepers to develop their PCA/PCD skills.

Taking this program to the next level in 2024, the HP team has added the Talent ID Day selection event for drag flickers to be identified and invited to attend either of the following groups:

U16 DF Program

This program will focus on the basic level and technique for 6 drag flickers and basic PCD skills for 4 goalkeepers. There will be nine 60 minutes on pitch sessions spread throughout the year (very likely all sessions will run early Sunday mornings 7-8am). Athletes will gain selection and be invited to participate in this program by attending the Talent ID Day.

Cost includes nine 60 minutes sessions with specialized drag flicker coach and goalkeeper coach, video review every 3rd session, speed measurement during on pitch sessions and the usage of a new coaches/athletes platform to provide feedback (XPS).

Cost: $450 per athlete.

First 3 sessions schedule:

• 11th February 7-8am
• 10th March 7-8am
• 24th March 7-8am

17+ Beginners & Advanced Program

The Beginners program consists of three 8-week blocks of 60 minutes sessions with drag flicker and goalkeeper specialist coaches. On pitch sessions will be Tuesday mornings 6:30 - 7:30am.

6 players will be working on their fundamental PCA drag flick technique and goalkeepers will be working on their PCD skills. Athletes will gain selection and be invited to participate in this program by attending the Talent ID Day.

Cost is PER BLOCK and includes eight 60 minutes sessions with specialized coaches, video review every 4 sessions, speed measurement during on pitch sessions and the usage of a new coaches/athletes platform to provide feedback (XPS).

Block 1 Schedule (waiting for booking confirmation):

• Tuesday 16^th January 6:30 to 7:30am
• Tuesday 23^rd January 6:30 to 7:30am
• Tuesday 30^th January 6:30 to 7:30am
• Tuesday 6^th February 6:30 to 7:30am
• Tuesday 13^th February 6:30 to 7:30am
• Tuesday 20^th February 6:30 to 7:30am
• Tuesday 27^th February 6:30 to 7:30am
• Tuesday 5^th March 6:30 to 7:30am

The Advanced program consists of three 8-week blocks of 60 minutes sessions with drag flicker and goalkeeper specialist coaches. On pitch sessions will be Thursday mornings 6:30-7:30am. 6 players will be working on their advanced PCA drag flick technique and goalkeepers will be working on their PCD skills. Athletes will gain selection and be invited to participate in this program by attending the Talent ID Day.

Cost is PER BLOCK and includes eight 60 minutes sessions with specialized coaches, video review every 4 sessions, speed measurement during on pitch sessions and the usage of a new coaches/athletes platform to provide feedback (XPS).

Block 1 Schedule (waiting for booking confirmation):

• Thursday 18th January 6:30 to 7:30am
• Thursday 25th January 6:30 to 7:30am
• Thursday 1st February 6:30 to 7:30am
• Thursday 8th February 6:30 to 7:30am
• Thursday 15th February 6:30 to 7:30am
• Thursday 22nd February 6:30 to 7:30am
• Thursday 29th February 6:30 to 7:30am
• Thursday 7th March 6:30 to 7:30am

Cost: $400 per athlete per block.

Any questions please contact Mili marrotea@hockeyvictoria.org.au