The First Step to Growing Field Hockey is to Talk About the Game

About this episode

This episode features an engaging conversation with Allison Keefe about the growth and challenges of field hockey in the US.

Looking for fresh takes on the global game of hockey? This episode of Studio Hockey brings you an engaging conversation with Allison Keefe, the force behind “The Field Hockey Analyst.” Hosts Ernst Baart and Jaspreet Singh dive deep with Allison into the cultural nuances, challenges, and unique pathways of US field hockey, offering a perspective rarely heard in European or Asian circles. In This Podcast: Meet Allison Keefe: From East Coast beginnings to statistical storytelling and digital advocacy for US hockey. Discover why talking about the game is the critical first step to growing it, especially in underrepresented regions. How social media and digital analysis are shifting the field hockey landscape in America. A taste of the hot takes and honest comparisons between hockey cultures across the US, Europe, and Asia. The pay-to-play culture in the US versus professional models around the world. How data analysis and AI are shaping the future of hockey performance and injury prediction. Real insights into the US developmental system, college hockey scene, and the persistent struggle to keep players involved past graduation. How the US women’s and men’s teams are breaking…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ernst Baart, Jaspreet Singh

Guest: Allison Keefe

Topics covered

• field hockey
• cultural nuances
• US hockey
• data analysis
• social media
• developmental system

Keywords

• field hockey
• US hockey
• cultural challenges
• data analysis
• social media
• college hockey
• international competitions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Field Hockey Analyst

Places: US, Europe, Asia

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