Vern Cotter presents new kit to Scotland’s U18 Girls ahead of the Euros

Scotland u18 kit vernScotland Rugby Head Coach Vern Cotter presented Scotland’s U18 Girls Hockey Team with new kit, and gave an inspirational team talk ahead of the EuroHockey Youth Championship II competition in Glasgow. Scotland U18 girls and boys are both competing at the tournament held at the National Hockey Centre in Glasgow.

The support from Vern Cotter follows inspirational messages of support from Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, and comedian Des Clarke. The players are now mentally and physically prepared as well as fully kitted out for the Euros.

The participating teams for the girls’ tournament in Pool A are: France; Ukraine; Lithuania; and Belarus, while Pool B will include: Scotland; Italy; Czech Republic; and Austria.

It is the first EuroHockey Nations outdoor tournament Scotland has hosted at any age group since 2007, and it is a fantastic opportunity for the U18 international squads to play at home in front of friends and family as they look to secure promotion back to the Championship division.

The participating teams for the boys’ tournament are: Scotland; Wales; France; and Ukraine in Pool A and Russia; Switzerland; Austria; and Poland in Pool B.

Vern Cotter said to the players: “It’s a pleasure to be here. Scottish players in every sport are honest, hard-working, and they self-analyse. They are the best I’ve ever coached. Be proud of your country, you’re a brave proud nation. I played hockey years ago, I was a goalie, it’s a great sport and I know you’ll play it right. Listen to your core values – it’s what makes your team special. This time right here, now, is special. You’re going to get your jerseys and that’s special. You’re going to create something – there’s going to be something about this team. Put your heart and soul into it, I know you will, and enjoy the moment.”

 

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Photo credit – Mark Pugh

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