Men's 1st Team Coach
Newbury & Thatcham Hockey Club Newbury, Berkshire🎯 Now Hiring: Men’s 1st Team Head Coach - Newbury and Thatcham Hockey Club
🏑 Help shape the future of a performance-driven, community-powered club
🔹 Who We Are
A vibrant, competitive club with a strong record in mid-tier leagues (Grade 3). We’re seeking an experienced, committed coach to lead our Men’s 1st Team and help drive the squad and wider club to new heights.
Driven by passionate volunteers, we offer a welcoming, inclusive, and development-focused environment, with a strong junior-to-senior pathway backed by a mix of emerging and seasoned players.
🔹 Your Role
As Head Coach, you’ll:
🔥 Lead our Men’s 1st Team (South Central Div 1 North) toward promotion
📈 Design and deliver progressive training programmes for 1st & 2nd teams
🧠 Collaborate with the Men’s Club Captain on objectives, selection, and junior integration
📅 Coach weekly (Tues eves) + matchdays (Saturdays)
🚀 Run pre-season from 1st Sept – warmups, training, talent spotting
🎥 Host team meetings & support with match analysis
🤝 Attend 1 club-wide session per month to mentor volunteer coaches
🔹 What You’ll Bring
✅ England Hockey qualifications (Level 3 preferred)
✅ Proven coaching success and player development focus
✅ Strategic mindset, energetic presence, team-first approach
✅ Experience at or above our current 1st Team level
💷 Pay: Competitive, based on experience & qualifications
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