HOCKEY COACHING TEAM
Coaches who make the next decision clearer.
Technical specialists, team coaches and performance staff working from one practical hockey framework.
COACHING DIRECTOR
Jordan Mercer
Club Coaching Director · Team Systems Specialist
Jordan leads the club syllabus, coach development and performance pathway. Sessions connect technical detail to game situations and team responsibility.
- Advanced coaching qualification
- Junior and adult pathway design
- Team systems and match review
- Coach mentoring lead
“Useful feedback should improve the next decision, not overload the player.”
SPECIALIST TEAM
Coaches for every stage of the pathway
Elena Brooks
Movement foundations, confidence, stick skills and age-appropriate game learning.
Marcus Hale
Competition detail, transition speed, tactical units and match preparation.
Sofia Reed
Angles, set position, movement, rebound control and pressure decisions.
Daniel Kim
Beginner confidence, league preparation, team structure and social hockey routes.
COACHING FRAMEWORK
One language across the club
Observe
Identify the main performance need.
Simplify
Choose one useful coaching cue.
Rehearse
Repeat with suitable pressure.
Transfer
Use the skill in a game problem.
COACHING SPECIALTIES
Choose support around the player’s main goal
| Specialty | Typical focus | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| Technical coaching | Control, passing, finishing | All levels |
| Team systems | Units, transitions, special teams | Club and performance |
| Goalkeeping | Angles, movement, rebounds | Specialist players |
| Video review | Game decisions and habits | Competitive players |
COACH DEVELOPMENT
Coaches improve through the same review process as players
The club uses shared session plans, peer observation and regular review to maintain consistent coaching standards.
- Session planning standards
- Safeguarding and conduct
- Observation and feedback
- Player communication
- Continuing education
FIND THE RIGHT COACH
Start with the goal, not a random name
New player
Confidence, movement and basic control.
Club player
Pressure skills, role clarity and consistency.
Competitive player
Match-specific priorities and performance planning.
Goalkeeper
Specialist technical and tactical support.
COACHING RECOMMENDATION