The NIS Field Hockey Diploma of Sport Coaching has been designed for coaches of all levels. A hollistic approach was taken to ensure you are provided with enough resources, knowledge and practical applications to implement for your team to improve their performance.
Below is a brief summary of the topics covered by each learning area. Work through the learning areas as fast or slow as you like, and use them as resources to come back to and consult throughout your coaching career.

Management & Funding
- Hockey India structure & funding
- Features of high-performance structures

Anti-Doping
- Anti-Doping control process
- Prohibited substances
- Rule violations

Nutrition & Hydration
- Basic nutrition for a balanced diet
- Benefits & risks of supplementation
- Hydration recommendations

Strength & Conditioning
- Field hockey demands
- Relevant strength & conditioning training
- Testing for performance

Injury Prevention
- General protocols, screening & testing
- Specific prevention for field hockey injuries
- Safety recommendations

Recovery
- Performance benefits
- Summary of common recovery methods (land & water based)



