After the successful completion of FIH Academy – Hockey India Level 2 Technical Officials Course followed by the FIH Academy- Hockey India Level 2 Umpiring course, the FIH Academy Educator Course as well as the FIH Academy Level 1 Coaching Course presented by Mike Joyce, Executive Director – The Hockey Foundation and FIH Development Director is underway here in Bhubaneswar.
The seven attendees from India, Kenya, Japan and the Netherlands who are participating in the FIH Academy Educator Course spent couple of hours on the main pitch at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Tuesday, which was a rest day in the on-going tournament, with Mike Joyce engaging in animated discussions about match-situations and presenting scenarios on how to deal with it.
“Hockey India’s is clearly demonstrating its commitment to the development of Umpires, Technical Officials and Coaches through knowledge and practical-based courses that will equip them to deliver within the modern hockey environment,” stated Mike Joyce, Executive Director – The Hockey Foundation and FIH Development Director.
“The educator’s programme will help develop a modern national performance pathway from grassroots to elite level with full integration into FIH education programmes. The FIH Academy is very happy to be working with Hockey India to develop their Coaching and Umpiring pathways,” Joyce added.
Ahead of the FIH Academy – Hockey India Coaching Education Pathway Level ‘1’ Coaching Course which began on Wednesday, Over 35 aspiring coaches who successfully completed the Hockey India Level ‘2’ Coaching Course last month were honoured with Hockey India Level ‘2’ Coach Certification.
Over 35 candidates honoured HI level ‘2’ Coach Certification Course
