Another appearance on Galvanised Hockey’s “Hockey Shed” this time putting my interview skills to good use to chat to England and Great Britain Captain Alex Danson. Full video is below.
The Hockey Shed Extra: Alex Danson
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Creed and Sanford: England’s Dynamic Duo
Liam Sanford and Brendan Creed have turned heads since they came into the Central Programme with a series of excellent displays at full international level for England and Great Britain. Ahead of the semi-final clash with the Netherlands I decided to get to know England’s dynamic duo a bit better. Here’s the video: Continue reading
Be your best
Much of the talk in the wake of both the London and the Rio Olympics has been around inspiration and getting people not only playing hockey but improving as players. Dan Fox, who played at both of those tournaments as well as many others for his country is as aware as anyone about the need to provide quality coaching to inspire all types of players. That’s why he’s launched his own coaching company – 1-2-1 Coaching, to pass on his expertise to help hockey players to be the best they can be. Continue reading
David Ames: No More Mr Nice Guy
It’s hard not to like England international David Ames when you meet him. A polite, humble man with an unassuming demeanour; you could be forgiven for thinking his Mr Nice Guy personality does not lend itself to the rigours of international sport.
You’d be wrong, though. As soon as the conversation turns to hockey, Ames’ drive shines through and there is a different tone to his voice. One that tells the story of a steely determination required to overcome a series of personal setbacks just to take his place in Bobby Crutchley’s squad for the European Championships: Continue reading
Commonwealth Games Women’s Final: England 1-1 Australia (1-3 after shootout.)
Australia held their nerve to win the Commonwealth Games title with a dramatic shootout victory over England in Glasgow. Lily Owsley’s 48th minute strike had looked like it would be enough to give Danny Kerry’s team the win but Jodie Kenny’s leveller with seconds left on the clock took the game to a shootout which the Hockeyroos won 3-1. Continue reading
The Top of the D 