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 drag flick program selection event. This is available for all U16 athletes interested in participating in our Drag Flick programs block in 2025.

What to expect?

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 flickers will receive an invite to participate in the 1^st Drag Flick Program BLOCK 1.

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 program implemented by the High Performance (HP) team in 2023 for U16 and 17+ 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.

U16 DF and GK Program.

Elevate Your Skills with Expert Coaching

The U16 Drag Flick and Goalkeeping Program is designed to enhance the skills of young athletes through focused training. This specialised program will engage six players in mastering the flicking technique and four goalkeepers in developing essential PCD (Penalty Corner Defence) skills. Over the course of four training blocks, participants will undergo a well-structured regimen aimed at improving their PC performance.

Program Structure

Each training block consists of four 60-minute practice sessions, typically held on Sunday mornings from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM. Our program includes:

•    Specialised coaching. Drag Flicker and Goalkeeper Coach running each session
•    Video Review
•    XPS Coaches/Athlete platform. Utilizing the XPS platform, athletes will receive feedback and ongoing support to help them track their development throughout the program.

Training Blocks & Schedule

While specific dates are yet to be confirmed, we anticipate the following blocks to take place: 

Block 1: January/February (*waiting for booking confirmation)

• Friday 17th Jan 7-8am
• Friday 24th Jan 7-8am
• Sunday 2nd Feb 7-8am
• Sunday 16th Feb 7-8am

Block 2: March/April (*waiting for booking confirmation)

• Sunday 2nd March 7-8am
• Sunday 23rd March 7-8am
• Sunday 30th March 7-8am
• Sunday 13th April 7-8am

Block 3: May/June/July
Block 4: July/August/September

The total cost for each block is $220, which breaks down to $55 per session. This investment provides athletes with quality coaching, individualized feedback, and the tools necessary to enhance their skills and PC performance.

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