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Barry Cawte
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer, Director of Scottish Hockey, Director of GB Hockey
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07506523610
Job description:Responsible for delivering the strategic direction and day to day management of Scottish Hockey
Hometown: Ashbourne, County Meath, Republic of Ireland
Lives: Newport (South Wales) and Glasgow for work
Hobbies: Running, Football, Golf, voluntary work with other sports, spending time with family
Twitter: Don’t have time
Instagram: Don’t have time
Nickname if any? Baz
Favourite TV programme/ movie: The Office & the original Superman
Favourite meal: Steak & eggs
Hidden talent: Ice skating
What is your favourite song/band: Billy Jean & Linkin Park
Favourite holiday destination: Cruising
Sporting hero: Ian Wright, Thierry Henry and my old man (was my football coach)
Notes / interesting info: Played Aussie rules football for Wales. From a family of famous Irish dancers


Jen Griffin
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Paul Elliott
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Paul Elliott
Job Title: Communications Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0141 550 5999
Job description: Create and deliver communications strategies to support the objectives set out by Scottish Hockey’s Strategic Plan.
Hometown: East Kilbride
Lives: Glasgow
Phone: 07793 882783
Hobbies: Music, writing, football, running, Munro-bagging
Twitter: @PaulElliott88
Instagram: paul_elliott8
Nickname if any? Pablo
Favourite TV programme/ movie? The Wire / The Thing
Favourite meal? Fajitas
Hidden talent: Music, although I’m sure many would disagree! My band was on a record label many moons ago.
What is your favourite song/band? The Smashing Pumpkins
Favourite holiday destination: Dubrovnik
Sporting hero? Usain Bolt
Notes / interesting info: I nearly went on Coach Trip.


Kelly Fillingham
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Kelly Fillingham
Job Title: West Regional Development Manager
Email: [email protected]
Name: Kelly Fillingham
Job title: West Regional Development Manager
Job description:
- Work towards building stronger clubs within west areas
- Implement a strategic plan for hockey in order to ensure the infrastructure of the sport develops effectively
- Link between Local Authorities, Clubs, Schools and other key stakeholders in the region
- Development of club, school and youth hockey in West of Scotland.
- Support local authorities and partners with club structures, coach education. implementing sustainable development initiatives etc.
- Work towards and support the KPI’s outlined within Scottish Hockey’s Strategic Plan
Email: kelly.fillingham@scottish-hockey.org.uk
Phone number:
Hometown: Sheffield
Lives: Glasgow
Hobbies: All sports. kayaking is my love after Hockey and SUP is a new hobby I’ve taken up recently since my move north. My lockdown hobby was going to be the Ukulele but I didn’t get much further than buying one and learning 4 cords! I equally love curling up with a book, I have a secret ancient history fascination and love wandering around bookshops adding to my collection.
Twitter: @Twiddel81
Instagram: @kel7
Nickname if any? Kel
Favourite TV programme/ movie? I love MasterChef and Ru Paul’s Drag race is my guilty pleasure! Fav films are Gladiator and any Musicals.
Favourite meal? Love tapas, but if I’m in a funk it’s got to be Tomato soup and Dairylea cheese sandwiches!
Hidden talent: I don’t really have any hidden talents as I tell everyone what I’m good at lol!
What is your favourite song/band? Tina Turner is my absolute go to but equally love a bit of everything, my work playlist has everything from Carmen, Les Mis and a bit of classical Jazz to Mumford & sons and Guns & Roses, just depends what mood I’m in.
Favourite holiday destination: Scotland before I moved here! Now it’s Yorkshire!
Sporting hero? Martina Navratilova
Notes / interesting info: I’ve got a really cool Dog called Willow


Mekala Osborne
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George Thornton
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George Thornton
Job Title: Youth Competitions & Events Manager
Name: George Thornton
Job title: Youth Competitions & Events Manager
Job description:
Plan and manage all national youth cups and tournaments, in line with our strategy.
Develop and promote the annual programme to meet the needs of youth members, clubs, schools and districts, aligned to the revised player pathway.
Own and apply youth competition rules, and manage all sanctions and appeals.
Email: [email protected]
Phone number: 0141 550 5999
Hometown: Edinburgh
Lives: Edinburgh
Hobbies: Watching any sport (especially hockey!) or walking Maya, my black Labrador
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Spooks / Local Hero
Favourite meal? Fish & Chips
Hidden talent: It’s still hidden!
What is your favourite song/band? Springsteen
Favourite holiday destination: Australia (but Elie is a lot easier to get to)
Sporting hero? My Dad – with Sir Chris Hoy a close second!
Notes / interesting info: I was a DJ as a teenager


Lorna Esson
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Lorna Esson
Job Title: West Regional Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07561854008
Job description: I support clubs in the West Region to become the best they can be!
Hometown: Newtongrange
Lives: Edinburgh
Hobbies: Football, gardening & gigs
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Scrubs & Toy Story
Favourite meal? STEAK
Hidden talent: Unbeaten crossbar challenge champion for 4 seasons….
What is your favourite song/band? Anything Rock! Pearl Jam, ACDC, Muse…
Favourite holiday destination: Malta
Sporting hero? Iker Casillas
Notes / interesting info:
- Played ‘soccer’ in the states for a bit
- Happy to chat about Doctor Who anytime
- Die Hard is a Christmas movie….


Colleen Reid
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Colleen Reid
Job Title: Coach Education Development Manager
Email: [email protected]
Job description:
- Manage Tutor and Assessor Training & Development opportunities
- Manage, develop and implement all Coach and Umpire Education content and resources in conjunction with England Hockey and Hockey Wales
- Manage the Women in Coaching Programme and Talent Development Coach Programme
- Manage, develop and implement Continuous Professional Development opportunities
- Manage the process of identifying the need for Coach and Umpire Education courses at various levels; including arrange, implement, staff and support these courses
Phone number: 07967105091
Hometown: Crimond
Lives: Glasgow
Hobbies: Relaxing on the sofa
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Homes under the Hammer
Favourite meal? Mince and Tatties
Hidden talent: I can touch my nose with my tongue!
What is your favourite song/band? Emeli Sande
Favourite holiday destination: Home
Sporting hero? Alex Ferguson


Keith Macleod
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Keith Macleod
Job Title: Hockey Engagement Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0750 555196
Job description:
- Contribute to the new Strategic Plan for Hockey in Scotland, with a key focus on bringing hockey to new audiences and building hockey communities
- Create and implement key programmes to increase the reach of hockey in Scotland
- Work with key partners and stakeholders to support the sustainability and development of hockey facilities
- Lead point of contact for safeguarding within Hockey Development
Hometown: Edinburgh
Lives: Glasgow
Phone:
Hobbies: Fitness, musical performance, and cooking. An avid CrossFitter, for me there is nothing better to shut down the brain after a hard day than being told to lift heavier and move faster. Other than getting completely lost in the moment rehearsing for Kinky Boots, Sweet Charity, or Elf the Musical. Unless I’m locked in the kitchen with Delia absorbed in a recipe, duck fat, and all the butter… seems to be a common theme here!
Twitter: @KeithThomasJohn
Instagram: @KeithThomasJohnMacleod
Nickname if any? Keithington, Keefly, Keeks, Keefers
Favourite TV programme/ movie? You’ve Got Mail, Legally Blonde, The Devil Wears Prada… Currently battling my way through Greys Anatomy.
Favourite meal? What a question… Roast of any kind, Beef Welly, hot pot, lobster (I ADORE seafood), and eggs.
Hidden talent: I play the fiddle, can do the splits, and been told I’m an excellent whistler.
What is your favourite song/band? Beyoncé
Favourite holiday destination: London (weird, I know), but the speed of the city and the variety really draws me to it. Complete flip, West Coast… get me the catch of the day.
Sporting hero? Katherine Grainger
Notes / interesting info: Named Mr. Inclusive on BBC Three’s Hot Property… Have a watch, have a laugh, loose 45 minutes of your life!


Chris Anderson
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Chris Anderson
Job title: Regional Development Manager East Region
Job description:
- Work towards building stronger clubs within the East of Scotland.
- Implement a strategic plan for hockey in order to ensure the infrastructure of the sport develops effectively
- Link between Local Authorities, Clubs, Schools and other key stakeholders in the East of Scotland
- Development of club, school and youth hockey in the East of
- Support local authorities and partners with club structures, coach education. implementing sustainable development initiatives.
- Work towards and support the KPI’s outlined within Scottish Hockey’s National Plan
Email: chris.anderson@scottish-hockey.org.uk
Phone number: +44 (0) 7793240920
Hometown: Broughty Ferry
Lives: Broughty Ferry
Hobbies: Hockey!!
Twitter: n/a
Instagram: n/a
Nickname if any? Giggs
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Sopranos
Favourite meal? Difficult as I’m a real foodie but steak is always a winner.
Hidden talent: Not very hidden but I love cooking.
What is your favourite song/band? Anything from In The Night Garden
Favourite holiday destination: Black Isle
Sporting hero? Tough choice but I was privileged to watch Ayrton Senna live
Notes / interesting info: I was born in Ipoh


Lewis Sinclair
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Lewis Sinclair
Job Title: Development Administrator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07506854126
Job description:
- Contribute to the new strategic plan for hockey in Scotland.
- Plan, deliver and monitor key work areas aligned to Scottish Hockey’s strategic plan.
- Contribute to the overall “One Team” culture within the organisation to achieve a world class team and working environment.
- Provide administration support to the hockey development team.
- Provide administration support to the BRAVE programme.
Hometown: Stirling
Lives: Glasgow
Hobbies: Running, cycling, walking, going to the gym, season ticket holder at Stirling Albion FC & Scotland (Home & Away), playing the guitar.
Twitter: @Lewis_Sinky
Instagram: @Lewis_Sinky
Nickname if any? Sinky
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Still Game for TV. Local Hero for Film.
Favourite meal? Fajitas
Hidden talent: A decent singing voice (sometimes!)
What is your favourite song/band? Tears For Fears for band. Song would be There She Goes by The La’s.
Favourite holiday destination: Can’t beat a wee trip doon the watter to Rothesay!
Sporting hero? Steve Clarke
Notes / interesting info: I am currently an active football referee for the SFA. I also used to live in the Netherlands.


Michael McDougall
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Michael McDougall
Job Title: Development Administrator
Email: [email protected]
Name: Michael McDougall
Job description: Manage all senior competitions and events,
Phone number: (0)141 550 5999
Hometown: County Donegal
Lives: Paisley
Hobbies: I enjoy most sports but mostly football takes up my time, though that’s limited nowadays with a young daughter!
Nickname if any? Dougal or Dougs, nothing too exciting!
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Suits/Harry Potter
Favourite meal? Indian
Hidden talent: I can do over 1000 keepy uppies with a football (1012 is my PB)
What is your favourite song/band? Foo Fighters – All My Life
Favourite holiday destination: New York
Sporting hero? Steven Gerrard


Ailsa Maguire
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Ailsa Maguire


Chris Duncan
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Chris Duncan
Job Title: Scotland Women's National Team Head Coach
Email: [email protected]
Hometown: Edinburgh
Lives: Edinburgh
Hobbies: Running, golf & spending time with my family
Twitter: @chrisduncan91
Instagram: @chrisduncan91
Nickname if any? Duncs
Favourite TV programme/ movie? The Shawshank Redemption
Favourite meal? Steak & Chips
Hidden talent: Excel Spreadsheets!
What is your favourite song/band? Heather Small – Proud
Favourite holiday destination: South Africa
Sporting hero? Tony Dungy, an American Football Coach who dared to do things differently in pursuit of high performance for his teams
Notes / interesting info: Played golf to a high level with a handicap of 3 at age 17 before hockey took over!


Neil Menzies
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Neil Menzies
Job Title: U21 Women's Head Coach & Assistant Senior Women's Head Coach


Lloyd Sammeroff
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Lloyd Sammeroff
Job Title: Senior Finance Officer
Email: [email protected]
Phone number: 0141 550 5999
Job description: Finance and Operations
Hometown: Glasgow
Lives: Glasgow
Hobbies: Bad Jokes
Twitter: @lloydsammeroff
Instagram: lloydsammeroff
Nickname if any? Lloydy
Favourite TV programme/ movie? Starsky and Hutch – I look like Starsky
Favourite meal? Homemade Vegetarian Lasagne
Hidden talent: Puns (mostly bad ones)
What is your favourite song/band? Chas and Dave – Rabbit
Favourite holiday destination: Bruges
Sporting hero? Forrest Gump (he excelled in lots)


Sarah Glendinning
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Sarah Glendinning


Claire Sammeroff
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Claire Sammeroff
