Field hockey commits to the challenge

Starting off the season against two ranked opponents in Delaware proved to be a challenge for Miami University field hockey.

However, the RedHawks (0-2) don’t mind. They like a challenge.

“We have a solid culture from generation to generation, and we base our sport in that,” head coach Iñako Puzo said.

What is this culture, rooted in challenge? Any student at Miami will say it is extremely demanding, both academically and in extracurricular activities. The field hockey team lives that every day.

From success grows expectations, and expectations invite pressure to live up to past successes. This cycle weeds out anyone that isn’t ready for that commitment and automatically draws in students and…