New Great Britain Hockey Talent Framework is Launched

The Great Britain Hockey Talent System Framework provides the sport across the three home nations, with an in-depth reference point for the decision making in the development of Talent within hockey. The framework has been designed by GB Hockey in consultation with the three home nations, and the guiding principles align with, and will complement the Scottish Hockey BRAVE Performance Blueprint.

 

It provides a clear understanding for all stakeholders as we work together to deliver a phenomenal ‘talent pipeline’ of players through exceptional talent development experiences – and a talent identification and development system which attracts and excites young people irrespective of their background or geography.

 

The Talent System Framework is an evolution of the existing GB Talent Development Framework, providing greater clarity of the ideal experiences and environments that will support a player’s journey through the Talent System.

 

The purpose remains the same, while the framework has evolved to offer a more detailed reference and support system for all those operating in the Talent System across GB.

 

All three Home Nations Talent and GB Coaching teams have contributed to the development of the TSF, and there have been key contributions from Talent and Performance Coaches and current and ex-players from across GB.

 

Each Home Nation will align to the Talent System Framework and apply it through their own lens, based on their own priorities and needs. The BRAVE Performance Blueprint will be the vehicle used in Scotland to promote the principles contained within the TSF.

 

So, what’s new / different?

 

  • Definition of Talent – We will all have our own definitions of what talent is. Having a shared definition and understanding is not just an academic exercise, it is a fundamental piece of the puzzle that sits behind talent. It is something to come back to when we encounter problems and have decisions to make.
  • Talent Stories / Journey – Every single player who has pulled on a GB or Home Nation shirt for an official cap has a different talent journey and we hear from four players with different journeys and different experiences.
  • Player Experience Model – A priority for the Talent System is to keep the player at the centre and the Player Experience Model outlines the ideal experience, ‘where a player is thriving’ in their environment. This can be used to underpin the RARE (right athlete right environment) principle when considering which environment is best for a child.
  • Complete Player Profile – After extensive consultation with numerous performance and talent coaches and past and present players (female and male, including many of the Rio and Seoul Olympic Gold Medallists) a consensus of THE COMPLETE PLAYER and what it takes to be a future Great British Hockey Squad member has been collated.
  • Hockey Intelligence – Increased Hockey Intelligence to support a player’s understanding of the game and the highly skilled actions required to support a player’s development within the Talent System. New Hockey Intelligence content is available on the Hockey Hub for all coaches, players and parents.
Alan Forsyth GB Hockey
Alan Forsyth GB Hockey

GB Hockey Talent System Framework

Understanding that operating within the Talent System can be complex and recognising the significant detail within the Talent System Framework, we encourage all to read and digest the framework whilst we focus on helping bring the Talent System Framework to life.  To do that we are committed to:

  • Facilitating and sharing good practice from the sport, against key sections of the Talent System Framework.
  • Providing a suite of engagement opportunities to better understand, reflect and support player development through the talent system.
  • Develop relevant resources to help all involved in the Talent System put the player at heart.

Scottish Hockey Head of Performance Andy Tennant said “It has been great to collaborate with our partners in GB Hockey to help shape the new framework, which is a strong progression for talent development across GB. The principles align with those that run through our BRAVE Blueprint, and we look forward to rolling out the TSF principles, as we grow and evolve the BRAVE Talent System in Scotland.”

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