England Hockey would like to update on some of the exciting changes planned for talent development in England; described by Performance Director Ed Barney as 'potentially some of the most significant changes to our pathway in a decade, if not a lifetime.'

We have been asking ourselves what is right for the sport in the long run, and we are grateful to everyone who shared their views on this topic in the Talent Survey earlier this year.

We want to engender change in genuine partnership, we want to create shared ambitions which will see a sport that is exciting and accessible for all. And, we want to see a sport that is inclusive and diverse, with a talent pipeline that everyone is proud of.

The intended direction of travel has today been published in full in the document below from Ed.

In addition, we have a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Over the next few months, we will be setting up a number of forums and workshops to explore topics and develop the detail. Following on from this, in a few months, we hope to share a much more detailed plan for the future of junior talent development.

If you have any further questions, comments or feedback, we encourage you to please email talent@englandhockey.co.uk

We would like to take this opportunity to recognise the hard work, commitment and passion of the people who support junior hockey. We look forward to working alongside you to deliver the next exciting chapter of English hockey.

We will add all updates on this project to www.englandhockey.co.uk/talentstrategy2021