Saturday, February 14, 2026

How to mentally prepare for field hockey tournaments 

Do you want to know how you can prepare for a hockey tournament and play your best in every game? Lauren Penny, of Hockey Performance Academy, gives you the lowdown

With the inspiration of the Olympics and the Masters International Invitational tournament coming up soon, I thought I’d share some tips on how you can prepare for a hockey tournament to make sure you are 100 per cent focused on performing when it counts. 

Playing in a tournament often brings about several challenges that are not experienced in your average weekly hockey match. 

Watch this video and read below for tips on how to be at your best every game in a tournament. 

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