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England Age Group Players Win REPS Awards
The England U18 and U16 squads have presented REPS awards for the first phase of the season, recognising players who have exemplified key qualities and values throughout the past four months.
Players came together at the end of a recent training camp to celebrate the awards and the progress that all the young players have made through the assessment phase and early training camps.
#RelentlessSpirit
#EmbraceDiversity
#PursuitOfExcellence
#SupportAndChallenge
The Talent System Framework highlights four key qualities that future Great Britain international hockey players need to thrive and succeed. We’re excited to bring these values to life and celebrate them in our programmes.
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#RelentlessSpirit
The #RelentlessSpirit award celebrates behaviour on and off the field of play. On the field, these players show constant effort. In possession, that looks like lead-throughs, getting ahead of the ball, hard sprinting leading for the ball or to create space for others, quickly getting into shape and structure. Out of possession, that looks like tackle-backs, setting structure quickly, positioning and moving quickly when we lose the ball. Off the pitch, we notice the effort they are giving to their training, their nutrition, hydration and video work - all aspects that allow them to perform tirelessly for the team.
Winners: Monica Watkins (U18 Girls), Will DiBiaise (U18 Boys), Bella Muñoz (U16 Girls), Lucas Smart (U16 Boys)
#EmbraceDiversity
The #EmbraceDiversity award is a recognition of the diversity of players’ superstrengths. Our highest-performing GB squads have been forged from efficiently and effectively utilising the best assets of all individuals. This award is for a player who has a unique superstrength and can deliver on it consistently for the benefit of the team. They recognise the strengths in others and utilise their game to bring out the best in others in the squad.
Winners: Liv Breed (U18 Girls), Jonny Sturch-Hibbitt (U18 Boys), Martha Bainbridge (U16 Girls), Marcus Lake (U16 Boys)
#PursuitOfExcellence
The #PursuitOfExcellence award is for players who constantly push themselves outside of their comfort zone to achieve progression. It takes courage to consistently strive to be better. These players have courage and commitment.
Winners: Anya Jackson (U18 Girls), Ollie Rundle (U18 Boys), Evie Smith (U16 Girls), Oli Bennett (U16 Boys)
#SupportAndChallenge
The #SupportAndChallenge award is awarded to a player who has the capability and personality to both support and challenge their teammates, their coaches and also accept being challenged and supported by others. It is about their give and take from the team, giving energy to others whilst also recognising they can positively challenge those that take energy from the group in order for the group to move forward together.
Winners: Star Horlock (U18 Girls), Jake Edwards (U18 Boys), Caitlin Thompson (U16 Girls), Toby Day (U16 Boys)
