JIFH is an elite, championship caliber travel club with a long history of success. Our club attends all the major United States Field Hockey Association (USFHA) National showcases and has helped numerous athletes attend the colleges of their choice (see our Alumni section). Intensity has garnered medals in every major tournament hosted by USAFH - to see the history of our championships click here - http://www.intensityfieldhockey.com.prod.sportngin.com/news_article/show/673184?referrer_id=2687941-news
The staff of Jersey Intensity is made up of passionate, elite level coaches with high school, collegiate and international experience. We pride ourselves in having a low coach/player ratio. Our head coaches have been with the club since its inception and travel hundreds of miles every week to coach at our weekend training sessions and tournaments. They are dedicated and committed to the improvement in every player's skill level and hockey IQ. We coach to prepare you for the higher levels of the college game. Goalies work with specialty international goalkeeping coaches each session, in most cases having three GK coaches per session!
In addition to aiding athletes in achieving collegiate play, JIFH has had representation at all levels of our USA National squads, from the U17 National Squad up to the Senior National Squad.
Jersey Intensity also offers Academy training opportunities for those players wishing to improve their skills in a competitive but fun environment. This Academy is designed for young players first learning the game (U-12 and U-14) or for older players (U-16/U-19) who need more time developing and honing their skills before they are ready to move up to one of our championship level travel teams. It is also for the player who wants to train with our ELITE level coaching staff but who cannot commit to National tournaments. Tournament opportunities will be available throughout the year:
1. U-12 year-round training and tournament opportunities
2. U-14 year-round training and tournament opportunities
3. U-16/U-19 winter training and tournament opportunities
We have 3 try-outs a year (if you miss a trial email Kathleen to arrange coming to a practice for an evaluation as we will evaluate newcomers throughout the year)
The U12/U14/U16 and U19 traveling teams will be entered into the following events (note: teams may be different for each event, selection to one does not guarantee all):
Academy teams: U12, U14, & U16 winter indoor, spring and summer local 7-aside outdoor tournaments (December-July)
Spring Junior Premiere Outdoor League (U14, U16, U19)
USAFH Northeast Summer Bash U12 and/or U14 teams, late June, early July weekend
USAFH U16 and U19 Regional Club Championships
USAFH U16 and U19 National Club Championships (NCC), July, Lancaster, PA
Thanksgiving Showcase, Florida or Richmond, VA TBD
Outdoor National showcases, January or February of every year (both Winter Escape and Disney Showcase - Florida)
National Indoor Qualifier Tournaments (elite teams) U16 & U19
National Indoor Tournament U12 and/or U14, U16, U19, late February-early March every year
We have teams in the U-19, U-16, U-14, and U-12 age groups. Age as of December 31, 2019
Example: you must be 15 or younger on Dec. 31, 2019 in order to be eligible for the Under-16 travel team
Trials for our 2020 outdoor winter showcase teams will take place on Sunday Sept. 22 at the Capelli Sports Complex
U14 - 4-5:30 PM
U16/U19 - 5:30-7:30 PM
JI will be entering teams into the:
The Winter Escape is only eligible to 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 graduates. The Disney tournament is based on your age - so if you are still 13 on Dec. 31, 2019 you are still eligible for U14...if 15 or younger on Dec. 31, 2019 you are U16...if you are 16 or older you have to play in the U19 age group.
Selected players will train for 8 sessions in October and November at Capelli Sports Center and on the turf at Monmouth University primarily on Sundays.
10/6 - Capelli Sports Complex, 10-11:30 U12; 10-12 U14; 11:30 - 2 U16/U19
10/13 - Monmouth University, 8-9:30 AM U12; 8-10 AM U14; 11:45 - 2 PM U16/U19
10/20 - Capelli Sports Complex, 10-11:30 U12; 10-12 U14; 11:30 - 2 U16/U19
10/27 - Monmouth University - 10-11:30 U12; 10-12 U14; 11:45 - 2:15 U16/U19
11/3 - Monmouth University - 10-11:30 U12; 10-12 U14; 11:45 - 2:15 U16/U19
11/10 - Monmouth University - 10-11:30 U12; 10-12 U14; 11:45 - 2:15 U16/U19
11/17 - Monmouth University - 10-12 U14; 11:45 - 2:15 U16/U19 *(NO U12 session)
11/24 - Monmouth University - TIMES TBD U14, U16, U19 FESTIVAL AND WINTER SHOWCASE TEAMS ONLY.
Trials for our club outdoor season will be on Sunday March 24th - U12, U14: 10-12 PM; U16, U19: 12-2 PM at Capelli Sports Center - all levels welcome! Training opportunities are also available for players who simply want to practice within the club environment (no tournaments) as well.
If you can not attend the 24th, please contact me so we can make alternate arrangements.
QUICK SUMMARY:
I. We will be holding trials for our outdoor spring/summer travel club teams:
II. What tournaments will the club enter?
The U12/U14/U16 and U19 traveling teams will be entered into the following events (note: teams may be different for each event, selection to one does not guarantee all):
These trials are open to anyone - young players encouraged!! U12 (4th-6th grade) is a perfect time to get involved with the club. Various commitment levels for multiple sport athletes!!
Not much experience necessary for Academy and U12/U14 levels, we are looking for athletic players interested in learning proper fundamentals as well as Goalkeeping!
III. What is the Practice Schedule?
All outdoor teams (Academy and Elite) will train at both Cedar Stars Facility (Capelli Sport Complex, 1569 Wayside Rd Tinton Falls, NJ, Field Turf) as well as at Monmouth University's field hockey astro-turf field. All times are still being finalized – a complete detailed schedule including all fees will be sent out once tournament teams are finalized but below are all possible days/times. Typically total of 8-10 sessions over spring/summer months. Weekend with some weeknight practices.
Practice Fees: U12 - $280, U14 - $315, U16/U19 - $450
U12, U14, U16, U19 PRACTICES (FINAL TIMES WILL BE EMAILED AFTER TEAM SELECTIONS, TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE):
**U16s will be told which practice to attend this week - either 5/7 or 5/11.
U12/U14 are also HIGHLY encouraged to participate in our spring instructional league on Tuesdays between 6-8 PM at Shore Regional HS - May 14-June 18. This will give club players extra touches and scrimmage time especially during the May month. The league was designed and scheduled around club dates. Details posted under Clinic Page of website.
IV. Local and National Tournament opportunities
A. Local Tournament Opportunities – we will not be sorting out our spring teams until after trials and will be entering teams in local day tournaments – pay day of: range from ~$50-$85 per tournament day.
B. National Tournament Teams and JPOL Teams:
The qualifying tournament (RCC) dates for the NCCs are: U16 May 25-26 and U19 June 15-16 at Princeton University
USAFH U16 and U19 National Club Championships (NCC), Lancaster, PA. Tentative U16 NCC July 11-13; U19 NCC July 14-16 (must qualify first at Regional Club Championship, RCC)
If you are selected to the U16 or U19 Junior Premiere Outdoor League roster, below are the dates (pay per league day ~$45-$55).
U16/U19 JPOL Venue & Dates:
Sat, April 13 @ Capelli Sports Complex
Sun, April 28 @ Capelli Sports Complex
Sat, May 4 @ Capelli Sports Complex
Sun, May 5 @ Capelli Sportx Complex
Sun, May 12 @ Capelli Sportx Complex
Sat, June 1 @ Monmouth University (U16s only)
Sun, June 2 @ Monmouth University (U19s only)
Select U19 Players will also have 2-3 Friendlies against another NJ Club on 3/30 from 10-11 at Princeton University and 4/6 from 9:30-10:30 at Princeton University