Aim Field Hockey

Competitive, Tenacious, and Confident Congrats to our U16 and U19 teams on a great first day at the 2021 Winter Escape Showcase!

It has been so encouraging to see our Scholarship Tree becoming beautiful as we raise money for our Aim Scholarship Program, which relieves the financial burden of playing field hockey for dozens of families each year. We have a STAR, a festive TREE SKIRT and lots of twinkling lights and ornaments...but we have room for more! If you can help, purchase one of the items below or make a donation in the amount of your choosing. - Buy a Candy Cane for $10 - An Ornament with your a...thlete or family's name for $25 - A strand of Lights for $50 - Or the actual Tree for $500! THANK YOU to the 24 families who've already donated. We've raised $1,720 so far and the campaign continues until December 31!

Congratulations to Anna Duncan (Class of 2021) on her commitment to be a student-athlete at Massachusetts Institute of Technology! Aim’s director, Lauren Cornthwaite, shares that Anna has quick reflexes, purposeful clears, and a high field hockey IQ.Her innate love for learning in all areas, partnered with a strong work ethic, allow Anna to be a top goalkeeper who takes care of her entire circle very well.I have coached Anna for years, and she is certainly ready for all that MIT has to offer! We cannot wait to cheer you on throughout your collegiate career!

As 2020 comes to a close, USA Field Hockey is busy working on plans for 2021, including a new format for Futures. More information will be made available in Jan...uary, with registration scheduled to open in early 2021. Click below for some background and a glimpse at an upcoming plan for Futures. See more

Congratulations to these Aim athletes on their 2020 All-Metro selection!

The Dry family has become a familiar face at Aim: all three children (Tegan, Taine, and Shaya) have participated in our club programing, and their father, Peter, has served as a coach in various age groups. Their family moved from Australia to the US, and they grew up playing field hockey! Outside of hockey, they are all involved in many things, and we want to highlight a deep passion they share as a family. In 2006, The Simunye (Zulu for We are one) Project was born after... Peter had a realization that we have a way to make a massive difference in the lives of children in poor communities, along with the lessons volunteers could learn: lessons of joy, resilience, community, resourcefulness and Ubuntu a quality that includes the essential human virtues: compassion and humanity. The Simunye Project focuses on three main areas of support: education, health and new and renovation buildings, and it has created sustainable and lasting change in people and communities. In 2007 The Simunye Project in Australia ran their first trip; a three-week experience in South Africa where volunteers do hands-on work in underprivileged communities. Since then The Simunye Project has sent over 450 volunteers from Australia and the USA, and raised almost 1 million dollars. Every cent goes directly to those who need it most. Now, the Drys serve in a variety of roles: trip leaders, organizers, community liaisons, builders, teachers, project managers, and fundraisers. In 2015, Peter and Samantha (Peter’s wife) started Simunye Project US, taking motivated students and volunteers from St. Louis, Missouri on an annual life-changing trip that rapidly builds skills in persistence, preparation, leadership and teamwork. They choose to work with a few, rather than many, communities and aim to take them to a level where they can begin to provide for themselves. This model has proven successful with three daycare centers and a primary school now operating. They have built three daycare centers, classrooms at Masweng Primary School, installed water tanks, vegetable gardens, playgrounds and more.

Congratulations to Audrey Stone (class of 2021) on her commitment to be a student-athlete at Concordia University, Wisconsin! Aim’s director, Lauren Cornthwaite, shares that I am so excited for Audrey’s choice in schools for her! Audrey has been an extremely dedicated player for Aim. She attends every training session, ready to learn, give and connect with others. Audrey holds the back field well as a defender, and she has the experience to take her game to the next level. We look forward to seeing all that you accomplish throughout your collegiate career.

Yesterday was the final day of our K-6th Grade League! Congratulations to our division champions: Mint, U10 Orange, U12 Blue 1! Thank you to all our athletes, families, and coaches for making this a great fall season! #aimfh #fieldhockey #hockey #sports #youthsports #stl

Congratulations to Rachel Goebel (class of 2021) on her commitment to be a student-athlete at Lindenwood University! Lauren, Aim's director, shares, "it has been fun to watch Rachel develop over the years. She moves smoothly out on the field and loves being in front of the goal to help her team finish a play! She is a thoughtful, humble, and gracious person. We cannot wait to continue supporting her while she contributes to the Lindenwood program!" We are so excited for you, Rachel!

LAST DAY TO ORDER YOUR AIM GEAR!

To our coaches, thank you! Your dedication, passion, and support never go unnoticed. You continually inspire our athletes. You envelop what it means to coach and mentor the Aim way in all that you do. Coaches, you play such a critical role in our program! We cannot thank you enough for all of your dedication! #nationalcoachesday #aimfh

Congratulations to Kate Oliver (class of 2022) on her commitment to the Harvard University admissions process! Aim Director Lauren Cornthwaite shares, Kate is heading to a fantastic program! She is chomping at the bit to continue playing at a high level in college, and Harvard will be an incredible place for her to achieve her aspirations, both on and off the field!