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LIVE WEBINAR
Working with field hockey stats & stat rules
Learning about the sport of field hockey and producing accurate statistics
Date: Thursday, August 13
Time: 1:30 PM (ET) / 12:30 PM (CT) / 11:30 AM (MT) / 10:30 AM (PT)
CSC webinars are free to attend in 2026-27 with advance registration required.
Overview
This expert-led session provides a detailed review of field hockey stat keeping for athletic communications professionals at all levels of experience. The webinar will focus on practical in-game application, clear definitions and consistent reporting techniques.
This webinar will feature discussion and insights on:
- Pregame preparation, including roster collection, confirming uniform numbers and coordinating expectations with your opponent’s SID
- In-game workflow and stat crew communication, with guidance on using a caller/inputter model to improve pace, accuracy and clarity throughout the match
- Shootout entry procedures, including how to record each attempt, how to enter a stroke taken by a different player after a foul during the shootout and how to correctly award team goals for shootout victories
- Definitions and examples of key field hockey statistics, including shots, shots on goal, saves, defensive saves, assists, substitutions, card comments and clarification on statistics and new rules
- Troubleshooting unusual or difficult plays, such as defensive team saves and moments when the play is unclear
- Postgame best practices, including editing game files, communicating with coaches and collaborating with fellow SIDs to ensure accurate and consistent reporting
Join us to hear from
- Chuck Yahng (Moderator) - Maryville University, Assistant Athletic Director for Communications
- Sydney Anderson - Washington and Lee University, Director of Athletic Communications
- Chip Rogers - Miami University, Field Hockey Associate Head Coach
This webinar is presented by the Professional Development and Education Committee, who is charged with coordinating and enhancing year-round continuing education, professional development and leadership opportunities, resources and training to help members at all levels excel as professionals and strategic communicators.
Unable to attend the live event? Selected sessions may later be available on-demand in the hub and on CSC channels such as
YouTube and
podcasts. Visit
CollegeSportsCommunicators/ProfessionalDevelopment for a complete list of available professional development opportunities.
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