We are excited to announce that Riley Savage has joined the Longstreth Athlete Program as a Ritual Brand Ambassador! Riley is a student athlete at the Hill School while also playing club field hockey for WC Eagles. She is a member of the U18 USWNT for indoor and outdoor field hockey and recently announced her commitment to play field hockey for the University of Virginia. Riley is also a Max Field Hockey Athlete including being named Top 50 in the 2022-2023 player rankings.
Riley chooses the Ritual Ultra 95+ to enhance her game, “it adheres to my playing style which is fast and technical”, you can shop Riley’s stick online or in our retail store.
Fun Field Hockey Facts
What stick do you use and why do you choose it?
I use the Revolution Ultra because it adheres to my playing style, which is fast and technical.
Do you have a grip preference? If so, which grip and why do you like it?
I enjoy the ritual grip it comes with, but I also use a chamois. I don’t know which brand I use but I am trying to find a new one. I don’t like them super thick but I like a little bit of roughness on them.
How long have you been playing field hockey and what made you first want to start playing?
I started playing when I was in 4th grade. I used to be play soccer but once I started playing field hockey I knew that it was the sport for me. There are no limits on how little or far you want to go and it’s simply so much fun.
Do you have any pre-game rituals?
I always listen to thunderstruck by AC/DC and I always wear a scrunchi in my hair. Right before the game starts I spin my stick around three times.
What's your go-to pre game meal?
I will usually eat a banana and a protein bar/granola
What is your go-to game day hairstyle?
Always high pony tail with a scrunchi. Either a braid or one pony in the middle of my hair. And my white Tread Bands headband!
Favorite pump-up song(s) to listen to before a game?
Thunderstruck-AC/DC
Describe your playing style in three words?
Fast
Aggressive
Relentless
What do you like to do when you are not playing field hockey?
Cook
Workout
Go to the beach
Create outfits, I love fashion!
Do you have any game-day superstitions?
I have to listen to music and wear hox socks that match my outfit.
What is your favorite motivational quote?
“When you feel like quitting, think about why you started”
If you could give your younger self a piece of advice, what would it be?
Never let down. Everything happening now has a meaning down the line.
What is your favorite field hockey memory?
Winning the state championship game my sophomore year of high school!!
