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NO LONGER THE 'OTHER' SPORT; Offseason Programs, Rule Changes and Even the Soccer Boom Have Led to Increased Participation in Field Hockey
From:
The Washington Post
| Date:
September 8, 1999| Author:
Seth Emerson; Jeff Seidel
| Copyright 1999 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information
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Lil Shelton began coaching the field hockey team at Severna Park
High 25 years ago, and since then she has watched with envy as the
other girls sports at her school--soccer, basketball, lacrosse and
volleyball--have boomed in popularity.
Although Shelton's teams won 11 state titles, including eight of
the last nine Maryland 4A crowns, the sport has struggled for an
audience.
The situation was the same across the Washington area. The
reason? Field hockey, Shelton said, did not hav...
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