Professional players and coaches will be travelling to Pretoria this coming weekend to share their knowledge and skills with developing players as part of the Investec Hockey Academy’s high-performance course.

While there is still much growth to be achieved in the sport in South Africa, many local icons are hoping that by sharing their expertise with school players, they can create a solid foundation for further individual growth in future players, to become more competitive on an international level.

Sheldon Rostron, SA Women’s Hockey Coach said she truly believe that the country’s current national players and coaches have the capacity to change the future of women’s hockey by laying a foundation for others to follow.

The Investec Hockey Academy’s coaches also include SA Women’s Hockey players Sulette Damons, Ilse Davids, Erin Hunter, Kara Botes, Stephanie Baxter, and Nicolene Terblanche, as well as FIH Umpire Michelle Joubert, sports scientist Maryke Eloff, and renowned sports physiotherapist Ruan Fourie.

Together they will be providing theoretical knowledge, skills training and an understanding of what it takes “behind-the-scenes” to succeed in sport.

“We would like to see more in-depth education of the coaches as they will have a quicker and greater impact on the players throughout the country, especially at a junior level, as this is where good habits are implemented and can be sustainable,” said former national coach Lindsey Wright.

Offering courses for players aged 8 to 18 and coaches of all levels, the Investec Hockey Academy will take place at St Mary’s School in Pretoria on 22 and 23 September.

For more information about the Investec Hockey Academy, visit www.investechockeyacademy.com or contact Bernadine Miller on 031-940-5565.

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