Be your best

Posted on August 23, 2017 by thetopofthed

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 →

Crutchley: “No time to hide.”

Posted on August 22, 2017 by thetopofthed

England head into what is effectively a quarter final against Ireland tomorrow with the winner progressing to the semi-finals of the Rabobank EuroHockey Championships.

Ireland and Germany are currently above England in the pool with four points apiece whilst Bobby Crutchley’s side have three points. With Germany expected to beat Poland in the other game, only a win will do for the Three Lions. Continue reading →

Ralph lauds “patient” England.

Posted on August 22, 2017 by thetopofthed

Head Coach David Ralph was delighted with his England side after they overcome old foes Scotland in a pulsating encounter. Goals from Jo Hunter and Giselle Ansley handed England the three points they needed to progress to the semi-finals causing Ralph to praise his “patient” side. Continue reading →

Hunter delighted with “most important goal.”

Posted on August 22, 2017 by thetopofthed

England star Jo Hunter was delighted after scoring the vital opener as England beat Scotland 2-0 to take their place in the semi-finals of the Rabobank EuroHockey Championships. The full interview is below. Continue reading →

Crutchley urges England to learn lessons from Germany defeat

Posted on August 21, 2017 by thetopofthed

England Coach Bobby Crutchley was upbeat despite his side coming out on the wrong side of a 4-3 score line in an enthralling encounter with Germany.

Crutchley’s side trailed to early strikes from Mats Grambusch and Niklas Wellen inside the first 11 minutes but rallied to lead 3-2 before eventually succumbing in the final quarter. Continue reading →