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  Lisa Jacob

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  Smith names Ireland squad for Valencia training camp

  Group to begin preparations ahead of World League Round 2

  Posted 4 months ago.

  New Irish Women's coach Darren Smith has announced his first ‘Electric Ireland' Senior Women's Squad for the upcoming training camp in Valencia, Spain. Smith's squad will train under the new coach from the 2nd - 11th February 2013 and will also play three friendly games vs. Spain during the training camp. More

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  Rabo FIH Champions Trophy - Day 4 - Korea v New Zealand

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  Pacy Punt given sprint event wildcard

  Black Stick Anita to compete in Christchurch's International Track Meet

  Posted 4 months ago.

  In The News – New Zealand: You could say the organisers of next month's Christchurch's International Track Meet are taking a punt in the women's sprint event. Black Sticks hockey player Anita Punt was confirmed yesterday as a wildcard entry for the meet on the grass track at Christ's College on February 2. More

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  Craig Parnham

  (Photo: England Hockey / Ady Kerry)

  Craig Parnham takes charge of USA women

  "It's a wonderful opportunity" says former GB Assistant Coach

  Posted 4 months ago.

  USA Field Hockey has today announced that former Great Britain Assistant Coach Craig Parnham has been named head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team. Parnham - A who was a key figure in the coaching staff that led Great Britain to the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympic Games - will relocate to Chula Vista, California with his wife, Emma, in early February. More

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  Salva Indurain, the newly appointed coach of Spain men.

  (Photo: RFEH)

  Spain appoints new national team coaches

  Salva Indurain (men) and Adrian Lock (women) given key roles

  Posted 4 months ago.

  Real Federación Española de Hockey (Royal Spanish Hockey Federation) President Santiago Deo has announced the new Head Coaches for the Spanish men's and women's teams. More

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  Kate Walsh (#11) will serve for four years on the Athlete's Commission

  (Photo: England Hockey / Ady Kerry)

  Kate Walsh elected to BOA Athletes' Commission

  GB captain selected by peers to serve on advisory group

  Posted 4 months ago.

  Congratulations to Kate Walsh, who has been elected to serve on the British Olympic Association's Athletes' Commission. Kate, the captain of the Great Britain and England teams, is one of six Olympians who have been elected by their peers to serve on the Commission. Each of the athletes has been elected for a four year term. More

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  CAH President Daniel Marcellini with newly appointed Leonas coach Marcelo Garaffo

  (Photo: CAH Press / Matías Correa Arce)

  New coaching staff confirmed for Las Leonas

  Marcelo Garaffo takes charge of Argentina women

  Posted 4 months ago.

  The Confederación Argentina de Hockey (Argentinean Hockey Confederation) has announced the coaching staff that will oversee the management of the Argentina women’s hockey team.  x 21 More

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  Pierre Coppin

  (Photo: FIH / Swiss Hockey)

  Pierre Coppin named Swiss women’s coach

  Belgian to prepare team ahead of EuroHockey Championship III

  Posted 4 months ago.

  Swiss Hockey is delighted to announce that Pierre Coppin is the new women’s national team Coach. Coppin, a native of Belgium, will prepare the team for the EuroHockey Championship III, which takes place in Athens, Greece in July of this year. More

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  Tina Bachmann

  (Photo: FIH / Stanislas Brochier)

  Bachmann set for Germany return

  34 year old Tina given second chance by coach Mülders

  Posted 4 months ago.

  After a two year absence, Germany’s Tina Bachmann - a member of the team that won Olympic Gold at Athens 2004 - looks set to make her return to international hockey in 2013. According to an article on Dutch website Hockey.nl, the 34-year-old former captain was recalled to the Germany training squad last month by new coach Jamilon Mülders. More

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  Marketing Communications Coordinator - USA Field Hockey

  Posted 4 months ago.

  USA Field Hockey is seeking a Marketing Communications Coordinator. The role of the Marketing Communications Coordinator is to work closely with the Communications Manager as well as the National Office Staff, National Team coaching staff and members to execute the strategic vision for the organization as it relates to all forms of marketing and communications. More

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  2012 Olympic Games (women), London

  (Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek)

  USA star Swensen announces retirement

  Ace keeper steps away from the game after 163 int. appearances

  Posted 5 months ago.

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Today, two-time Olympic field hockey player, 2006 Samsung World Cup Best Goalkeeper and once recognized as the No. 1 goalkeeper in the world, Amy Swensen (née Tran), announced her retirement from the U.S. Women’s National Field Hockey Team. Swensen’s career with the National Team began in 2001, competing in a Team USA uniform for over a decade and representing her country in 163 international competitions. More

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  David Ames in action for Ireland

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  Ames & Sloan withdraw from Irish selection

  IHA confirm duo plan to represent England & Great Britain

  Posted 5 months ago.

  The IHA have been formally notified that Senior International players David Ames and Ian Sloan have declared to play for England & Great Britain and as result have withdrawn themselves from selection for the Ireland Senior Men's Team. Both players are currently based in England and have indicated that they foresee their future hockey careers and professional lives there. More

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  12 exciting months lie ahead in 2013

  A quick peek at what the new year holds for hockey

  Posted 5 months ago.

  The calendar has flipped to 2013 and another year lies ahead. What awaits the world of hockey in the upcoming 12 months? The FIH takes a month-by-month look at the international hockey calendar and highlights the top events to look forward to between now and when the clock strikes midnight to ring in 2014. More