Ashley Hoffman, Amanda Magadan and Lauren Moyer leading field hockey players reveals their new venture “Uncommon”

Namita Nayyar:

Who has been your greatest influence and motivator in your success in the field of your career?

Ashley Hoffman:

My mom hands down has been my greatest influence and motivator for my success in Field Hockey. She not only demonstrated that it’s possible, but supported me through all the ups and downs without making me feel pressure to have to succeed. She gave me room to forge my own path while instilling in me the values necessary to succeed as an athlete and person.

Amanda Magadan:

There are tons of people who have influenced and shaped me, but the greatest influence and motivator in my field hockey career has been Janneke Schopman. I was extremely fortunate to spend 6 years as one of her players. With each team, she navigated team social dynamics and helped each group cultivate a culture unique to the identity of that group. Her knowledge of the international hockey game is unmatched and her dedication to her athletes is unparalleled. Her ability to formulate authentic relationships with her players, her work ethic and consistent self-reflection made her a one-of-a-kind coach. She provided tough love to help you grow and her ability to identify when her athletes needed support was always appreciated as a player. 

Lauren Moyer:

My greatest influencers are my parents. They have always pushed me to be the best version of myself I can be. Their unwavering support throughout my sporting career of me as a player and person has given me the confidence I need to take on any challenge head on. I play to make myself and my country proud, but I also play to make them proud. They have given me every opportunity to succeed and for that I’m forever grateful.

Namita Nayyar:

Share with us your HIIT home workout that works great for a hockey player’s body?

Ashley Hoffman:

On the minute every minute routine are pretty staple

Ex: 10 burpees, 10 squat jumps, 5/ea. mountain climbers 5 sets

“12 days of Christmas workout” start at 1, 1-2, 1-2-3, 1-2-3-4 etc. time yourself.

1. 20 yard kettle bell carries
2. Turkish get ups 
3. Box jumps
4. Pull ups
5. Squat jumps
6. Bent over rows
7. Skater hops
8. Broad jumps
9. Hanging knee raises 
10. One legged jump rope each leg
11. Burpees
12. Hammer curls 

Amanda Magadan:

I always love a good Tabatha workout where you go hard for 20 seconds and then rest for 10 seconds and repeat 8 times. There are a host of Tabatha playlists on YouTube that make the workout a little more fun. Sometimes, following a light workout, a bunch of girls will join in a Tabatha Ab workout alternating through everyone’s favourite Ab exercises. Tabatha workouts are also great for anyone with a busy schedule who wants to get moving and maximize the use of their time. Alternate through a variety of exercises like step ups, bicep curls, squats, alternating squat jumps, push ups, side lunges, RDLs, pull ups, any Ab exercise, or substitute any exercise you want.  

Five Stretches that I usually do before working out include:

Any and all Hamstrings Stretches (Golf Ball Pick Ups, Frankenstein, Leg Swings, and more) 

1. Hip Flexors (lunges with a side reach)
2. Quads 
3. Downward Dog
4. Pigeon 

Lauren Moyer:

For us it’s important to have a strong core, stability in the hips and knees and strength in your hamstrings. One of our team’s favourite is doing a few rounds of Tabatha (20 seconds on, 10 seconds rest) to work on our core strength. Stretching and warming up are also a huge part of our workout and training routine. The must have stretched for us are hamstring scoops, abductor side lunges, quad pull, forward lunge with a bend and pigeon pose.

Namita Nayyar:

Five stretches that must be done to avoid injury.

Ashley Hoffman:

1. Glute bridges
2. “World’s greatest Stretch” low lunge + inside elbow to the ground+ internal rotation- inside arm up to the sky + rock back to extended your front knee straight.
3. Pigeon
4. One leg kneeling hip flexor stretch
5. Hamstring pull

Amanda Magadan:

1. Any and all Hamstrings Stretches (Golf Ball Pick Ups, Frankenstein, Leg Swings, and more) 
2. Hip Flexors (lunges with a side reach)
3. Quads 
4. Downward Dog
5. Pigeon

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