2025 Skills Clinics
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We are offering skills clinics and private coaching throughout 2025 to help players refine skills, master new techniques, and build confidence in a fun environment with top-level coaches.
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Skills Clinic – Foundation Skills (U8/U10)
Dates: 21 Aug - 11 Sept (4 Sessions)
Days: Thursdays
Location: Albert Park
Time: 5:30PM – 6:30PM
This entry-level clinic is ideal for players aiming to improve their foundational skills. Emphasis is placed on ball control, agility, balance, and movement—developing confidence and consistency in gameplay.
Skills Clinic – Foundation Skills (U12/14/16)
Dates: 21 Aug - 11 Sept (4 Sessions)
Days: Thursdays
Location: Brighton
Time: 5:30PM – 6:30PM
This entry-level clinic is ideal for players aiming to improve their foundational skills. Emphasis is placed on ball control, agility, balance, and movement—developing confidence and consistency in gameplay.
Specialist Skills Session: Ball Carrying Basics and 3D Skills (U12/14/16)
Dates: 19 Aug - 9 Sept (4 Sessions)
Days: Tuesdays
Location: Brighton
Time: 5:30PM – 7:00PM
This clinic is built for players ready to move beyond basic dribbling and start commanding the ball with pace, control, and creativity. We’ll break down how to beat defenders with elite ball control — both on the ground and in the air.
Major Benefits:
- Increases attacking threat and unpredictability
- Helps players maintain possession under pressure
- Teaches game-realistic decision making
- Develops confidence in 1v1 situations
- Elevates core skills that apply to all field positions
This session is a turning point for players who want to become confident ball carriers and learn how to beat defenders not just run into them.
Specialist Skills Session: Drag Flicking (U12/U14/U16)
Dates: 21 Aug - 11 Sept (4 Sessions)
Days: Thursdays
Location: Albert Park
Time: 5:30PM – 7:00PM
The drag flick is one of the most explosive and specialised skills in modern hockey used to score in penalty corners with speed and precision. This session is specifically designed for players who are ready to level up their attacking game and want to master this high-impact skill.

Major Benefits:
- Boost scoring potential in set plays
- Learn from elite-level coaches with national-level experience
- Build confidence under pressure
- Get video feedback and slow-motion breakdowns
Players will leave this clinic with the tools to practice and progress independently, and a personalised plan for further development.
Specialist Skills Session: Goal Keeping
Dates: 21 Aug - 11 Sept (4 Sessions)
Days: Thursdays
Location: Albert Park
This goalkeeping session is tailored for current or aspiring goalies who want to develop their technique, confidence, and game awareness. From shot-stopping fundamentals to commanding the circle, we cover all core areas of modern keeping.

Major Benefits:
- Goalies are coached in small groups with high reps
- Builds sharpness and reaction time
- Teaches tactical thinking and reading attackers Increases confidence when directing the defence
- Promotes leadership and vocal presence
Coaches provide tailored feedback and goalie-specific resources for at-home training.
All keepers leave with a development plan and confidence boost.​​​​​​​
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1-1, 1-2 and 1-4 private coaching
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Private coaching is also available with our top international players. ​ ​
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For more information, please email president@baysidehockey.com.au
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