We asked UNC’s Head Coach and Longstreth Brand Champion, Erin Matson, to share her holiday must-haves as a coach and former player – let’s just say she did not hold back! From her go-to stick to game-changing products, Erin’s picks will make a great gift for any field hockey player.
Whether you’re shopping for your favorite player (or yourself), consider this your inside scoop from one of the best in the game!
OUTDOOR STICK
TK P1 Extreme Late Bow Composite Stick
My baby! It is light, gives me the best control, yet still has the power factor.
TK2.1 Control Bow Field Hockey Stick
Another great option. Keep it simple with this one, and you’ll be ready to take the field.
INDOOR STICK
TK F6 Control Indoor Field Hockey Stick
I always liked my indoor stick to be light and balanced. Then, the magic is up to you!
TK Black Elephant Indoor Stick
But how can we ignore this design too…
OUTDOOR NEEDS
Gryphon G-Mitt OP G5 Field Hockey Glove
The open-palm and non-invasive design gives you all the feel.
INDOOR NEEDS
TK Indoor Glove Bundle
Protection + non-disruptive… You even forget it’s there when playing!
Asics Upcourt 6 Indoor Shoes
They were the exact ones I wore, and I felt the most stability and comfort from them.
ACCESSORIES
TK Chamois Plus Grip
(For your outdoor stick) Don’t forget an equally important part to complete your stick! These are the exact grips we buy for the UNC Field Hockey Program too :)
TK Hi-Soft Field Hockey Grip
(For your indoor stick) Pink. Always :)
SISU 3D Custom Fit Mouthguard
More pink. Surprised? Didn’t think so.
TK T1 Shinguard
I guess you need these too, right?!
Hocsocx Under Shin-Guard Sock
Light blue… “Carolina Blue”… duh.
PRACTICE ESSENTIALS
Longstreth Ball Bucket
Keep it simple. I am always a fan of a basic bucket with structure.
Mini Neon Disc Cones - Set of 25
Similarly, don’t need to get too crazy. It’s more about HOW you train than what extra equipment you train with.
Crazy Catch Wild Child 2.0 Rebounder
All you really need is someone to roll you balls… I was lucky I had baseball players as a father and brother. BUT this helps when you head out to the field on your own. ** PRO TIP: Place the net on its side (or buy the one with the top facing downwards), so the ball bounces harder into the group. This mimics a bouncy pass better than a lob into the air.
LOOK GOOD; FEEL GOOD; PLAY GOOD.
USA Field Hockey Mix & Match Set
We love a matching set.
USA Field Hockey Cool Fit Hat
Love the simplicity and will go with anything!
Sideline Accessory Bag
Keep your hair ties, jewelry, phone, keys, and anything else you have organized. They got the Carolina Blue color right too :)
