"We know all teams will arrive well prepared at the Commonwealth Games and we certainly aren't taking anything for granted, but our expectations on ourselves are very high," Hager said.
"We've put our faith in the majority of players who played and finished second at the World League Final in December, and are confident we have the necessary talent in this side.
"Given our performances over recent years there will rightly be an expectation on us to win a medal and I think it's healthy to have that pressure and it's great to know we'll have support on the Gold Coast and back home."
Black Sticks team for the Commonwealth Games:
Goalkeepers: Grace O'Hanlon, Sally Rutherford
Defenders: Liz Thompson, Brooke Neal, Rose Keddell, Ella Gunson, Sam Charlton.
Midfielders: Stacey Michelsen (c), Anita McLaren, Tessa Jopp, Pippa Hayward, Shiloh Gloyn, Maddie Doar, Frances Davies, Tarryn Davey.
Strikers: Kelsey Smith, Sam Harrison, Olivia Merry.