Deadline for Club Head Coach applications extended

Scottish Hockey, in partnership with Aberdeen Asset
Management, is delighted to announce that the governing body is now
recruiting for three full-time Head Coaches to work within the
Professional Coaching Programme.

The closing date for applications has now been extended to
Monday 1 October.

Please visit the Vacancies page
for more information about the Club Head Coaches
and to apply for the vacant positions.

Aberdeen Asset Management has invested valuable funds in this
forward-thinking programme and following a successful application
process, three clubs have been selected by Scottish Hockey to
employ the expertise of a Head Coach to work with the club on a
full-time basis. These are Clydesdale Hockey Club (Men),
Granite City Wanderers (Women) and Grove Menzieshill
(Men).

Callum McLeod, Scottish Hockey Performance Manager, said: “This
is a fantastic opportunity to be directly employed as part of a
pioneering and innovative programme within hockey in Scotland.
We’re seeking qualified individuals who can demonstrate the ability
to take the lead in the development and implementation of high
performance programmes for players at each club.

“The ultimate aim of the programme is to increase the quality of
players in our National League competitions and raise the standard
of hockey within Scotland. Hopefully our competitions will become
stronger and more attractive for people to come and spectate.”

The recruitment and selection process will include the
submission of applications to Scottish Hockey, compilation of a
shortlist of candidates and subsequent interviews to assess each
candidate’s suitability for the Head Coach position.

“We hope to have the successful applicants in place in November
so that the individuals can start working with the clubs to
implement their ideas and programmes”, said McLeod.

Martin Gilbert, CEO of Aberdeen Asset Management, said: “This is
the first major step in our joint endeavour with Scottish Hockey to
develop hockey talent at grassroots level in Scotland and we are
delighted that our support is having such a positive impact.”

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