Ep. 5 - Tunç Ilgin (Blackheath & Elthamians H.C. & Cyprus Hockey Association); Hockey Player Profiles

Hockey Player Profiles is the thirteenth season of the Half Court Press Podcast. In this series Tao MacLeod chats to players from the sport of hockey about their careers, lives and experiences. In episode five is with the captain of the Cypriot Men’s Hockey Team, Tunç Ilgin. Originally from South London he now plays for Blackheath & Elthamians Hockey Club, having previously turned out for Bromley and Beckenham HC, as well as his university side, whilst in Cardiff. Due to his Cypriot heritage Tunç qualifies to play for the national team of his paternal nation. Whilst studying at university, he was approached to play for the country of his father's birth and in 2017 he became the captain of the Cyprus Men's Hockey Team. In this interview we discuss sports development, the differences between international and domestic hockey and how best to help the lower grade national teams to improve… The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic