Hey me too!!!! with the not running away thing. I play sweeper or someother form of defense. I've been pegged with the ball so many times you would think I would run when someone shoots.... and if i were a little smarter I just might... but my first instinct is to stop the flying ball.
You're so lucky that FH is so big where you live. Half of my friends are always like "Oh... field hockey... yea... well i play a real sport..." I so want to hurt them! FH is a REAL sport!!!!!!!!! UGGGGG!
Dude, your gym teacher played field hockey in the olympics!? That's awesome!!! I'm jealous.
You should totally play field hockey since you like it so much! Some of the best people i've played have been guys. With guys its always so much more competitive... I love it!