Talent Story - Sam Ward

England and Great Britain Hockey Player Sam Ward shares his journey to become a senior international player.

What did the consultation and engagement process find?

What did the consultation and engagement process find?

Academy Centre

Provides a high quality talent programme for players identified in U13-U17 age groups

What is the Club, Talent Centres or academy role in relation to First Aid?

What is the Club, Talent Centres or academy role in relation to First Aid?

Should coaches, clubs, Talent Centres and academies be providing face masks for penalty corners?

Should coaches, clubs, Talent Centres and academies be providing face masks for penalty corners?

Why is a transgender woman not allowed to play in the Female category

Why is a transgender woman not allowed to play in the Female category

The Complete Player Qualities

The Complete Player Qualities define the requirements for future GB squad members, considering the holistic development of athletes. This is vital for expanding the talent pool to meet the demands of international hockey.

Right Athlete Right Environment

RARE recognises there are multiple environments within the Talent System offering different experiences and supports players, parents and coaches to consider at any given time which environments are best placed to meet the needs of a young person.

County Hockey

County Hockey continues to offer an important development experience within the new talent system.

How are the selection processes going to evolve and improve?

How are the selection processes going to evolve and improve?