Grove Menzieshill appoint Club Development Co-ordinator
Grove Menzieshill Hockey Club have announced the
appointment of Andrew Gillespie to the role of Club Development
Co-ordinator.
The newly-created position, which is part-funded by Sportsmatch,
will enable the club to develop and strengthen links with local
schools and provide young players with more opportunities to play
and enjoy hockey.
Over the next year Andrew will oversee the youth hockey
development programme by leading hockey sessions in primary and
secondary schools with a view to increasing participation of hockey
throughout Dundee.
Andrew currently plays for Grove Menzieshill men’s 2nd XI,
having previously played for Madras, Heriot-Watt University, Grange
and Inverleith. His coaching experience extends to Active Schools
Fife, Sport Tayside & Fife, St Andrews University and Abertay
University, whom he continues to coach.
Club President, Linsey Thomson, commented:
“Grove Menzieshill Hockey Club is looking forward to working
closely with Andrew over the next 12 months. We are grateful for
the support provided by Sportsmatch which has allowed us to develop
hockey further within Primary and Secondary schools in the city.
Andrew has demonstrated his enthusiasm for the role and we are
confident that hockey within Dundee will benefit”.
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