Scottish Hockey Staff

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

Job Title: Director of Hockey Operations

Email: [email protected]

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

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

Job Title: East Regional Development Manager

Email: [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Claire Sammeroff