The Half Court Press Podcast

Hockey Development is the latest series of the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of hockey personalities, including players, coaches, umpires and media types on how to develop, grow and improve the sport, as well as discuss what’s already being done well.Episode six is with hockey journalist Rod Gilmour. He is the editor of the well known publication The Hockey Paper. Rod has had a long and broad journalism career. Over the past 25 years he has covered sports such as cricket and squash, as well as hockey. He has reported upon events including the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games and the Hockey World Cup for several national newspapers, including the Daily Telegraph and his own aforementioned outlet. Gilmour has also penned several books, including Seoul Glow; the Story Behind Great Britain’s 1998 Hockey Gold - a historical account of GB Men’s Olympic success. In this episode we chat about various aspects of the media within field hockey, including how outlets can help support the game. We also talk about the various tournaments that we see across the sport, such as the FIH Pro League and how this affects participation.Half Court Press⁠⁠www.halfcourtpressmagazine.com⁠⁠Facebook & Twitter; @HalfCourtPress1Threads & Instagram; @half_court_press1The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsAmazon MusicBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublicThe Half Court Press editor, Tao MacLeod, has written two books, entitled A Little Book About Hockey and A Little Book About Football. You can buy them now from Amazon…A Little Book About Hockey⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DDJMKHV6⁠⁠A Little Book About Football⁠⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FMXWKFYH⁠

Hockey Development is the latest series of the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of hockey personalities, including players, coaches, umpires and media types on how to develop, grow and improve the sport, as well as discuss what’s already being done well.Andy Mair is a well known Scottish umpire, who has officiated at a number of domestic and international events, including the EuroHockey Championships, the FIH World Cup and the Olympic Games. He has also branched out into the hockey media. Andy is the man behind photography brand Umpire Cam, that helps to provide images of the game. In this episode we chat about umpiring, the intricacies around video referrals as well as how photography and the media in general can help to promote the sport of field hockey.Half Court Press⁠www.halfcourtpressmagazine.com⁠Facebook & Twitter; @HalfCourtPress1Threads & Instagram; @half_court_press1The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsAmazon MusicBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublicThe Half Court Press editor, Tao MacLeod, has written two books, entitled A Little Book About Hockey and A Little Book About Football. You can buy them now from Amazon…A Little Book About Hockey⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DDJMKHV6⁠A Little Book About Football⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FMXWKFYH⁠

Hockey Development is the latest series of the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of hockey personalities, including players, coaches, umpires and media types on how to develop, grow and improve the sport, as well as discuss what’s already being done well.Lynne Morgan is a well known supporter of the sport of hockey, within the British Isles. Aside from being a Welsh Hockey superfan, she is also involved in the organisations the Hockey Museum and the Hockey Writers’ Club who look to support the growth of the sport in different ways. She is also a player for her local team Ashford (Middlesex) Hockey Club and represents Wales within the Masters setup. In 2023 Lynne was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s birthday honours for services to hockey. In this episode we chat about hockey in Wales and Britain, as well as major tournaments such as the World Cup and the Olympics and the juxtaposition between international and domestic games.Half Court Press⁠www.halfcourtpressmagazine.com⁠Facebook & Twitter; @HalfCourtPress1Threads & Instagram; @half_court_press1The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsAmazon MusicBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublicThe Half Court Press editor, Tao MacLeod, has written two books, entitled A Little Book About Hockey and A Little Book About Football. You can buy them now from Amazon…A Little Book About Hockey⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DDJMKHV6⁠A Little Book About Football⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FMXWKFYH⁠

Hockey Development is the latest series of the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of hockey personalities, including players, coaches, umpires and media types on how to develop, grow and improve the sport, as well as discuss what’s already being done well.Episode three is with Simon Mason, who is the Managing Director of Mercian Hockey, one of the top manufacturers of goalkeeping kit and other hockey related equipment. He is also one of the foremost English language commentators in the game, helping to provide media coverage of elite level competitions. Previously, Simon has represented the England and Great Britain men’s teams at the highest level, including events such as the Commonwealth Games, EuroHockey Championships and three Olympic Games. In this interview we chat about different tournaments (both domestic and international), the current state of hockey and how to develop the sport.Half Court Presswww.halfcourtpressmagazine.comFacebook & Twitter; @HalfCourtPress1Threads & Instagram; @half_court_press1The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsAmazon MusicBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublicThe Half Court Press editor, Tao MacLeod, has written two books, entitled A Little Book About Hockey and A Little Book About Football. You can buy them now from Amazon…A Little Book About Hockeyhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DDJMKHV6A Little Book About Footballhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FMXWKFYH

Hockey Development is the latest series of the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of hockey personalities, including players, coaches, umpires and media types on how to develop, grow and improve the sport, as well as discuss what’s already being done well.Scott Baird is a member of the Uddingston Hockey Club, in the west of Scotland, for whom he is now their Honorary President. He has an extensive experience in administrative roles, which has included being Director and Chair of Scottish Hockey Union Ltd. (2011 – 2019), being the Honorary President of West District Hockey and serving on the Indoor Competitions Committee (2009 – 2021) and the Outdoor Competitions Committee (2022 - Present). Scott is also a Scottish National League standard umpire. However, he has also acted as a technical official for both the European Hockey Federation (EHF) and the Federation of International Hockey (FIH). In addition to this Baird is a member of the Scottish Hockey Heritage Group, who look to share the stories of Scottish Hockey. In this episode we chat about who the Scottish Hockey Heritage Group are and what they do, umpiring in the sport of hockey, as well as the role administrators in the development of the game. Half Court Press⁠www.halfcourtpressmagazine.com⁠Facebook & Twitter; @HalfCourtPress1Threads & Instagram; @half_court_press1The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsAmazon MusicBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublicThe Half Court Press editor, Tao MacLeod, has written two books, entitled A Little Book About Hockey and A Little Book About Football. You can buy them now from Amazon…A Little Book About Hockey⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DDJMKHV6⁠A Little Book About Football⁠https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FMXWKFYH⁠

Hockey Development is the latest series of the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of hockey personalities, including players, coaches, umpires and media types on how to develop, grow and improve the sport, as well as discuss what’s already being done well.Kareena "Kaz" Cuthbert (née Marshall) is a former Scottish Hockey international and captain of the ladies team. She has represented her country at the 2010 and 2018 Commonwealth Games. Kaz has recently stepped back from her role as the player-coach of Western Wildcats Hockey Club, in Glasgow. Currently she is the Head of High Performance for Bowls Scotland. In this episode we chat about the juxtaposition between domestic and international tournaments and how to better develop the game, as well as her wider views on hockey across Great Britain. This episode contains a small amount of strong language.Half Court Presswww.halfcourtpressmagazine.comFacebook & Twitter; @HalfCourtPress1Threads & Instagram; @half_court_press1The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsAmazon MusicBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublicThe Half Court Press editor, Tao MacLeod, has written two books, entitled A Little Book About Hockey and A Little Book About Football. You can buy them now from Amazon…A Little Book About Hockeyhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DDJMKHV6A Little Book About Footballhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FMXWKFYH

Conversations in Sport is the twenty-fourth series of the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of different sporting personalities, who have a range of roles and experiences within their respective games. We chat about a range of topics including domestic participation, international tournaments, as well as corporate responsibility within sport.In episode four we chat to John Hardie and Matthew Taylor, who both work within the sports programmes at Edinburgh Academy. John Hardie is a retired rugby player, who has moved into coaching. Born in New Zealand, he qualified to play for Scotland due to a familial link to the Scottish county of Fife. In New Zealand, he played for Southland and the Highlanders, before moving over to the UK. Here he played for Edinburgh and Newcastle Falcons. In 2015 John was picked to play for Scotland in the 2015 World Cup, reaching the quarter final stage. Since August 2024, John Hardie has been the Assistant Director of Rugby at the Edinburgh Academy. Matty Taylor is a newly capped goalkeeper for the Scottish national hockey team. He was a part of the squad that won the inaugural second tier of the FIH Nations Cup, in Muscat, Oman, that was held in February 2025. Also, a teacher at Edinburgh Academy, he is one of the coaches within the private school’s hockey programme. Having come through the youth teams at Inverleith Hockey Club he turned out for their first team, before moving across to play for local rivals Grange and then the University of Edinburgh team, with whom he won the Scottish Cup. In this episode we chat about school and club sport, multi-sports education for youth players, as well as the potential benefits of professionalism for minority sports.Half Court Presswww.halfcourtpressmagazine.comFacebook & Twitter; @HalfCourtPress1Threads & Instagram; @half_court_press1The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsAmazon MusicBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublic

Conversations in Sport is the twenty-fourth series of the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of different sporting personalities, who have a range of roles and experiences within their respective games. We chat about a range of topics including domestic participation, international tournaments, as well as corporate responsibility within sport.In episode three we hear from the Welsh Hockey super fan, Lynne Morgan BEM. A person of many roles within hockey Lynne is, amongst other things, a member of the Hockey Writers’ Club committee, the Welsh Masters hockey teams and Ashford (Middlesex) Hockey Club. In 2023 she was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to hockey, as part of the King’s first Birthday Honours List. In this conversation we chat about what’s been happening in Wales and Great Britain, the Hockey Writers’ Club, as well as the tournaments that fans can enjoy.Half Court Presswww.halfcourtpressmagazine.comFacebook & Twitter; @HalfCourtPress1Threads & Instagram; @half_court_press1The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsAmazon MusicBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublic

Conversations in Sport is the twenty-fourth series of the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of different sporting personalities, who have a range of roles and experiences within their respective games. We chat about a range of topics including domestic participation, international tournaments, as well as corporate responsibility within sport.In episode two we chat to Paul Schuttenbelt, a football coach and businessman from the town of Maastricht in the south of the Netherlands, who’s worked around the world. Since moving overseas he has been involved in football and sport in a variety of  roles and a variety of locations including Vietnam, India, Thailand and the USA. Currently he is teaching students about entrepreneurship in sports and business models in football at the Rome City Institute, in Italy. In this role he has an educational focus on ethics and using sport as a tool for development in emerging economies. In this interview we talk about sports development and corporate social responsibility. Half Court Presswww.halfcourtpressmagazine.comFacebook & Twitter; @HalfCourtPress1Threads & Instagram; @half_court_press1The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsAmazon MusicBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublic

Conversations in Sport is the twenty-fourth series of the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of different sporting personalities, who have a range of roles and experiences within their respective games. We chat about a range of topics including domestic participation, international tournaments, as well as corporate responsibility within sport.In episode one, we chat to Jesse Drake and Greg Mackenzie of Edinburgh based Inverleith Hockey Club, who are both goalkeepers in the men’s first team. Here we talk about the importance of club hockey, the intricacies of goalkeeping, as well as different hockey tournaments. Hailing from New Zealand Jesse even compares and contrasts Kiwi hockey to that of where he is now playing in Scotland.Half Court Presswww.halfcourtpressmagazine.comFacebook & Twitter; @HalfCourtPress1Threads & Instagram; @half_court_press1The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsAmazon MusicBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublic

Alan Veitch is an archivist and a statistician for the sport of field hockey. He is one of the people behind the organisation that celebrates and records the game in the North of Britain, called Scottish Hockey Heritage. In this series of episodes, taken from an interview recorded in Edinburgh on May of 2025, we chat about a variety of topics, including what Scottish Hockey Heritage does, what it plans to do in the future and how you and others can help to record the history of hockey in Scotland. All episodes were done in conjunction with the Half Court Press and Scottish Hockey Heritage. The producer was Tao MacLeod.Scottish Hockey Heritagewww.scottish-hockey-heritage.orgAlan Veitch Hockey Archivist and StatisticianInterview location; EdinburghInterview date; 09.05.2025Episode 1; Alan Veitch of Scottish Hockey Heritage an IntroductionEpisode 2; Alan Veitch on Scottish Hockey HeritageEpisode 3; Alan Veitch on the Current Activities of Scottish Hockey HeritageEpisode 4; Alan Veitch on the Future Plans of Scottish Hockey HeritageHalf Court Presswww.halfcourtpressmagazine.comFacebook & Twitter; @HalfCourtPress1Threads & Instagram; @half_court_press1The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsAmazon MusicBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublic

Alan Veitch is an archivist and a statistician for the sport of field hockey. He is one of the people behind the organisation that celebrates and records the game in the North of Britain, called Scottish Hockey Heritage. In this series of episodes, taken from an interview recorded in Edinburgh on May of 2025, we chat about a variety of topics, including what Scottish Hockey Heritage does, what it plans to do in the future and how you and others can help to record the history of hockey in Scotland. All episodes were done in conjunction with the Half Court Press and Scottish Hockey Heritage. The producer was Tao MacLeod.Scottish Hockey Heritagewww.scottish-hockey-heritage.orgAlan Veitch Hockey Archivist and StatisticianInterview location; EdinburghInterview date; 09.05.2025Episode 1; Alan Veitch of Scottish Hockey Heritage an IntroductionEpisode 2; Alan Veitch on Scottish Hockey HeritageEpisode 3; Alan Veitch on the Current Activities of Scottish Hockey HeritageEpisode 4; Alan Veitch on the Future Plans of Scottish Hockey HeritageHalf Court Presswww.halfcourtpressmagazine.comFacebook & Twitter; @HalfCourtPress1Threads & Instagram; @half_court_press1The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsAmazon MusicBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublic

Alan Veitch is an archivist and a statistician for the sport of field hockey. He is one of the people behind the organisation that celebrates and records the game in the North of Britain, called Scottish Hockey Heritage. In this series of episodes, taken from an interview recorded in Edinburgh on May of 2025, we chat about a variety of topics, including what Scottish Hockey Heritage does, what it plans to do in the future and how you and others can help to record the history of hockey in Scotland. All episodes were done in conjunction with the Half Court Press and Scottish Hockey Heritage. The producer was Tao MacLeod.Scottish Hockey Heritage⁠www.scottish-hockey-heritage.org⁠Alan Veitch Hockey Archivist and StatisticianInterview location; EdinburghInterview date; 09.05.2025Episode 1; Alan Veitch of Scottish Hockey Heritage an IntroductionEpisode 2; Alan Veitch on Scottish Hockey HeritageEpisode 3; Alan Veitch on the Current Activities of Scottish Hockey HeritageEpisode 4; Alan Veitch on the Future Plans of Scottish Hockey HeritageHalf Court Press⁠www.halfcourtpressmagazine.com⁠Facebook & Twitter; @HalfCourtPress1Threads & Instagram; @half_court_press1The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsAmazon MusicBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublic

Alan Veitch is an archivist and a statistician for the sport of field hockey. He is one of the people behind the organisation that celebrates and records the game in the North of Britain, called Scottish Hockey Heritage. In this series of episodes, taken from an interview recorded in Edinburgh on May of 2025, we chat about a variety of topics, including what Scottish Hockey Heritage does, what it plans to do in the future and how you and others can help to record the history of hockey in Scotland. All episodes were done in conjunction with the Half Court Press and Scottish Hockey Heritage. The producer was Tao MacLeod.Scottish Hockey Heritagewww.scottish-hockey-heritage.orgAlan Veitch Hockey Archivist and StatisticianInterview location; EdinburghInterview date; 09.05.2025Episode 1; Alan Veitch of Scottish Hockey Heritage an IntroductionEpisode 2; Alan Veitch on Scottish Hockey HeritageEpisode 3; Alan Veitch on the Current Activities of Scottish Hockey HeritageEpisode 4; Alan Veitch on the Future Plans of Scottish Hockey HeritageHalf Court Presswww.halfcourtpressmagazine.comFacebook & Twitter; @HalfCourtPress1Threads & Instagram; @half_court_press1The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsAmazon MusicBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublic

Dennis Hay Interview Scottish Hockey Heritage Dennis Hay is a former Scottish hockey player and coach who has had an interesting and long lasting career. As a player he toured Australia with Great Britain, when such things where less common, and went to the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, that was overshadowed by infamous terror attack, by a militant organisation. He went on to coach both domestically with the University of Edinburgh, as well as internationally with Scotland and Great Britain. Here he coached the women’s team at the Olympic Games in 1988 and to a bronze medal in 1992.  In this series of four segments of his interview, recorded on 08.03.2024, we explore the various aspects of his hockey life. Starting with his early days and entry into the game, Dennis talks about his memories from his playing career, as well as his experiences as a coach. Episode One; Dennis Hay Introduction Episode Two; Dennis Hay on his Playing Career Episode Three; Dennis Hay on his Coaching Career Episode Four; Dennis Hay on his Memories of his Career This interview has been produced in conjunction with Scottish Hockey Heritage.  Dennis Hay Former Scotland & Great Britain Hockey Player Former University of Edinburgh Hockey, Scotland & Great Britain Hockey Coach Interview location; Edinburgh Interview date; 08.03.2024 Interview produced in conjunction with Scottish Hockey Heritage The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Breaker Overcast Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Dennis Hay Interview Scottish Hockey Heritage Dennis Hay is a former Scottish hockey player and coach who has had an interesting and long lasting career. As a player he toured Australia with Great Britain, when such things where less common, and went to the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, that was overshadowed by infamous terror attack, by a militant organisation. He went on to coach both domestically with the University of Edinburgh, as well as internationally with Scotland and Great Britain. Here he coached the women’s team at the Olympic Games in 1988 and to a bronze medal in 1992.  In this series of four segments of his interview, recorded on 08.03.2024, we explore the various aspects of his hockey life. Starting with his early days and entry into the game, Dennis talks about his memories from his playing career, as well as his experiences as a coach. Episode One; Dennis Hay Introduction Episode Two; Dennis Hay on his Playing Career Episode Three; Dennis Hay on his Coaching Career Episode Four; Dennis Hay on his Memories of his Career This interview has been produced in conjunction with Scottish Hockey Heritage.  Dennis Hay Former Scotland & Great Britain Hockey Player Former University of Edinburgh Hockey, Scotland & Great Britain Hockey Coach Interview location; Edinburgh Interview date; 08.03.2024 Interview produced in conjunction with Scottish Hockey Heritage The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Breaker Overcast Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Dennis Hay Interview Scottish Hockey Heritage Dennis Hay is a former Scottish hockey player and coach who has had an interesting and long lasting career. As a player he toured Australia with Great Britain, when such things where less common, and went to the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, that was overshadowed by infamous terror attack, by a militant organisation. He went on to coach both domestically with the University of Edinburgh, as well as internationally with Scotland and Great Britain. Here he coached the women’s team at the Olympic Games in 1988 and to a bronze medal in 1992.  In this series of four segments of his interview, recorded on 08.03.2024, we explore the various aspects of his hockey life. Starting with his early days and entry into the game, Dennis talks about his memories from his playing career, as well as his experiences as a coach. Episode One; Dennis Hay Introduction Episode Two; Dennis Hay on his Playing Career Episode Three; Dennis Hay on his Coaching Career Episode Four; Dennis Hay on his Memories of his Career This interview has been produced in conjunction with Scottish Hockey Heritage.  Dennis Hay Former Scotland & Great Britain Hockey Player Former University of Edinburgh Hockey, Scotland & Great Britain Hockey Coach Interview location; Edinburgh Interview date; 08.03.2024 Interview produced in conjunction with Scottish Hockey Heritage The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Breaker Overcast Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Dennis Hay Interview Scottish Hockey Heritage Dennis Hay is a former Scottish hockey player and coach who has had an interesting and long lasting career. As a player he toured Australia with Great Britain, when such things where less common, and went to the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, that was overshadowed by infamous terror attack, by a militant organisation. He went on to coach both domestically with the University of Edinburgh, as well as internationally with Scotland and Great Britain. Here he coached the women’s team at the Olympic Games in 1988 and to a bronze medal in 1992.  In this series of four segments of his interview, recorded on 08.03.2024, we explore the various aspects of his hockey life. Starting with his early days and entry into the game, Dennis talks about his memories from his playing career, as well as his experiences as a coach. Episode One; Dennis Hay Introduction Episode Two; Dennis Hay on his Playing Career Episode Three; Dennis Hay on his Coaching Career Episode Four; Dennis Hay on his Memories of his Career This interview has been produced in conjunction with Scottish Hockey Heritage.  Dennis Hay Former Scotland & Great Britain Hockey Player Former University of Edinburgh Hockey, Scotland & Great Britain Hockey Coach Interview location; Edinburgh Interview date; 08.03.2024 Interview produced in conjunction with Scottish Hockey Heritage The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Breaker Overcast Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Coaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching then this is the podcast for you… Episode nine is with Alyson Annan. A legend of the game of hockey, she is one of the few people to have been a world class player and a world class coach. As a player she had a ten year international career with the Australian Hockeyroos and stayed in the game after retirement. In 2018 she led the Dutch ladies team to victory in the London World Cup, before coaching the side to the Gold Medal in the 2020(1) Tokyo Olympic Games. Now Alyson is the Head Coach of the Chinese women’s hockey team, who won the Asian Games in 2023. In the same year Annan was named the FIH Women’s Coach of the Year. The Half Court Press Magazine has listed her as one of the six most iconic hockey coaches of all time. In this episode we chat about how to develop a positive learning environment, handling different communication styles and how to create a balanced team You can check out the Half Court Press online. Check out the following prompts listed below. Website; www.halfcourtpressmagazine.com Social Media Facebook; @HalfCourtPress1 Instagram; @half_court_press1 Threads: @half_court_press1 X (Twitter); @HalfCourtPress1 The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Coaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching then this is the podcast for you… Episode eight is with Tom Barton, who has had an interestingly diverse coaching career. He is currently the head of the youth programmes at Edinburgh based Inverleith Hockey Club, which is a committee position. He is also a co-coach of the ladies first team in the Scottish Premiership. At the same time Barton is an international standard coach with the Cyprus Men’s Hockey Team. All of this he has achieved before the age of 30, whilst also playing in his club’s men’s first eleven. In this episode we chat about coaching styles and principles, how to engage players within a positive team culture, as well as how to coach junior, senior and elite level players. You can check out the Half Court Press online. Check out the following prompts listed below. Website; www.halfcourtpressmagazine.com Social Media Facebook; @HalfCourtPress1 Instagram; @half_court_press1 Threads: @half_court_press1 X (Twitter); @HalfCourtPress1 The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Coaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching then this is the podcast for you… Episode seven is with Kareena ‘Kaz’ Cuthbert (née Marshall). A former captain of the Scottish national team, for the past few years she has been the Head Coach of Glasgow based hockey club Western Wildcats. Previously Cuthbert was the Vice President of Scottish Hockey, but recently has been named as the Head of High Performance at Bowls Scotland. In this interview we chat about what makes a good coach, how to develop a positive culture, as well as the importance of building relationships with people.   You can check out the Half Court Press online. Check out the following prompts listed below. Website; www.halfcourtpressmagazine.com Social Media Facebook; @HalfCourtPress1 Instagram; @half_court_press1 X (Twitter); @HalfCourtPress1 The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Coaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching then this is the podcast for you… Episode six is with John Bagnall, who is the head coach of the Scottish korfball national team. In addition to this, John is also the coach of English Premier League side Bristol Thunder Korfball Club. In this interview we chat about Bagnall’s coaching principles, his experiences of training elite level players and the differences between working at domestic and international level.   You can check out the Half Court Press online. Check out the following prompts listed below. Website; www.halfcourtpressmagazine.com Social Media Facebook; @HalfCourtPress1 Instagram; @half_court_press1 X (Twitter); @HalfCourtPress1 The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Coaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching then this is the podcast for you… Episode five is with the celebrated hockey umpire educator Keely Dunn. Whilst officiating in England, the Canadian set up FHumpires as an online platform to interact with other match officials. Over the years it’s developed in to a resource to help inform, educate and coach field hockey umpires around the world. In this interview we chat about teaching philosophies, communicating with a variety of people and how to tailor educational methods to the needs of the individual. You can check out the Half Court Press online. Check out the following prompts listed below. Website; www.halfcourtpressmagazine.com Social Media Facebook; @HalfCourtPress1 Instagram; @half_court_press1 X (Twitter); @HalfCourtPress1 The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Coaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching then this is the podcast for you… Episode four is with korfball coach Dan Pratt. Currently he is coaching the first team at Edinburgh City Korfball Club, but has previously been involved with his hometown side Croydon KC, as well as the University of Edinburgh sides. As a player Dan has captained the Scotland national team. In this interview we chat about how to prepare a team, change a system and develop a positive culture. You can check out the Half Court Press online. Check out the following prompts listed below. Website; www.halfcourtpressmagazine.com Social Media Facebook; @HalfCourtPress1 Instagram; @half_court_press1 X (Twitter); @HalfCourtPress1 The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Coaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching then this is the podcast for you… Episode three is with Matt Christie, who is a coach at Inverleith Hockey Club. Hailing from Leith, he comes from a hockey family and has played in and around the Edinburgh area for several years. Having started his coaching career with the Waverley Inveresk Trinity HC youth teams, Matt is now down the road with Inverleith. Here he is the Ladies 2nd XI and Men’s 3rd XI coach. Last season saw some silverware come his way, Christie coached the Ladies 3rd XI to the league title and received the club’s Coach of the Year Award for 2023. In this episode we chat about coaching and communication styles, the development of a positive culture, as well helping the individual alongside the wider group.  You can check out the Half Court Press online. Check out the following prompts listed below. Website; www.halfcourtpressmagazine.com Social Media Facebook; @HalfCourtPress1 Instagram; @half_court_press1 X (Twitter); @HalfCourtPress1 The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Coaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching then this is the podcast for you… Episode two is with football coach Jordan Forrester. Originally from South Queensferry, he is a product of the Edinburgh College Sports Programmes. Now Jordan is the assistant coach at Livingston Women’s Football Club. Last season his side won the Championship division, which is the third tier of Scottish football, allowing for promotion to the Scottish Premier League Two. In this interview we chat about principles of coaching, team development and how to build a positive culture.  You can check out the Half Court Press online. Check out the following prompts listed below. Website; www.halfcourtpressmagazine.com Social Media Facebook; @HalfCourtPress1 Instagram; @half_court_press1 X (Twitter); @HalfCourtPress1 The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Coaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching then this is the podcast for you… Episode one is with Aiden Wren. He is the founder and director of AW Performance Hockey, which runs coaching clinics and sports sessions for youth players. Aiden is also a hockey coach at Watsonians and ESM Hockey Clubs. In this interview we discuss the development of youth players, some of the pressures faced by young athletes and about some of his coaching methods and processes. You can check out the Half Court Press online. Check out the following prompts listed below. Website; www.halfcourtpressmagazine.com Social Media Facebook; @HalfCourtPress1 Instagram; @half_court_press1 X (Twitter); @HalfCourtPress1 The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Pocket Casts RadioPublic

The Half Court Press Podcast is back! Goalmouth Gossip is our latest series, where we focus on the first player on any hockey team sheet. Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of goalkeepers from around the world about training, development and personal backgrounds. In episode four we hear from three goalkeepers who have all played in the German Bundesliga at some point in their careers; Jean Danneberg, Amy Tennant and Tommy Alexander. Jean Danneberg is a goalkeeper for the German national team and Rot-Weiss Köln. He was a part of the World Cup winning side, where he made a name for himself as a penalty saving hero for his country. Amy Tennant is one of the goalies for the England and GB hockey teams. Currently, she plays her club hockey for Reading, but previously turned out for Großflottbeker THGC, in Hamburg, as well as East Grinstead and Bowdon HIghtown. Tommy Alexander is Scotland’s number one keeper. He is playing in the Bundesliga, in both the indoor and outdoor codes, for der Club an der Alster, having previously kept goal for UHC Hamburg, Indian Gymkhana and Reading HC. In this episode we chat about goalie kit, playing styles and what they think makes a good goalkeeper. The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

The Half Court Press Podcast is back! Goalmouth Gossip is our latest series, where we focus on the first player on any hockey team sheet. Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of goalkeepers from around the world about training, development and personal backgrounds. In episode three we hear from the South African ladies goalkeepers Phumelala Hlophe (née Mbande) and Marlise van Tonder. Hailing from Mthatha, in the Eastern Cape, Phumelala has been the first choice goalie for her country for several years playing in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, as well as the Tokyo 2020/1 Olympic Games, captaining the team in the latter two tournaments. Van Tonder, coming from capital city Pretoria, has travelled with her friend and team mate around the world as one of the other keepers in the programme, being a member of the squad in the 2018 World Cup. Marlise has also played in American collegiate system, whilst studying in the USA. In this conversation we chat about what makes a good goalie, their preference for protective kit and why the goalkeeper is the most important player on the pitch. The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

The Half Court Press Podcast is back! Goalmouth Gossip is our latest series, where we focus on the first player on any hockey team sheet. Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of goalkeepers from around the world about training, development and personal backgrounds. In episode two we hear from James Mazarelo of England and Great Britain, as well as Jess Buchanan of Scotland and the Great Britain Elite Development Programme (EDP). James Mazarelo hails from the Northern English city of Manchester, where he started his hockey career with local club Bowdon, before moving on to Loughborough Students. Now he plays his domestic hockey for Surbiton, whilst being a part of the British setup. Originally from Glasgow, Jess Buchanan has recently moved back to the UK to be a part of the GB EDP, having spent the last few seasons playing in goal for Catalonian side Atlètic Terrassa Hockey Club. Next season she will be playing for Exeter University, whilst looking to progress in her international career, with Scotland and GB. In this interview we chat about playing styles, the differences and similarities between indoor and outdoor hockey for goalies, as well as how the aerial rule affects goalkeepers.  

The Half Court Press Podcast is back! Goalmouth Gossip is our latest series, where we focus on the first player on any hockey team sheet. Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of goalkeepers from around the world about training, development and personal backgrounds. In episode one we hear from Aleisha Power, of the Australian Hockeyroos, and Brooke Roberts, of the New Zealand Black Sticks. Their friendship goes back several years, having first met at the Junior World Cup, whilst representing their respective national youth teams. Since then, both have represented their countries at the Commonwealth Games and the Hockey World Cup. In this interview we chat about overcoming challenges, goalkeeper playing styles and who the other goalkeepers that they appreciate and enjoy… The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Ross Stott is a former international hockey player, who earned over 120 caps for the Scottish National Team and played in both the Delhi 2010 and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Originally from Tayside, he came through the youth ranks at Dundee Wanderers, before playing for local rivals Grove Menszieshill Hockey Club, as well as Kelburne H.C. After moving to England he played for Bowdon H.C. and is now in his second stint at East Grinstead H.C. Mental Health in Hockey is a three part series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Ross Stott talks to Tao MacLeod about different mental health aspects within the game. In Episode One, Ross talks about his own experiences. In Episode Two we talk about how sport can positively affect mental health. In Episode Three Ross and Tao discuss how different organisations can help those with mental health issues. Warning; these episodes deal with depression and other mental health issues, which might be triggering for some listeners. There is also a smattering of swearing and strong natured language. Recommended reading: Everything Is F*cked; A Book About Hope (Mark Manson) The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck; A Counterintuitive Approach To Living A Good Life (Mark Manson)

Ross Stott is a former international hockey player, who earned over 120 caps for the Scottish National Team and played in both the Delhi 2010 and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Originally from Tayside, he came through the youth ranks at Dundee Wanderers, before playing for local rivals Grove Menszieshill Hockey Club, as well as Kelburne H.C. After moving to England he played for Bowdon H.C. and is now in his second stint at East Grinstead H.C. Mental Health in Hockey is a three part series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Ross Stott talks to Tao MacLeod about different mental health aspects within the game. In Episode One, Ross talks about his own experiences. In Episode Two we talk about how sport can positively affect mental health. In Episode Three Ross and Tao discuss how different organisations can help those with mental health issues. Warning; these episodes deal with depression and other mental health issues, which might be triggering for some listeners. There is also a smattering of swearing and strong natured language. Recommended reading: Everything Is F*cked; A Book About Hope (Mark Manson) The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck; A Counterintuitive Approach To Living A Good Life (Mark Manson)

Ross Stott is a former international hockey player, who earned over 120 caps for the Scottish National Team and played in both the Delhi 2010 and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Originally from Tayside, he came through the youth ranks at Dundee Wanderers, before playing for local rivals Grove Menszieshill Hockey Club, as well as Kelburne H.C. After moving to England he played for Bowdon H.C. and is now in his second stint at East Grinstead H.C. Mental Health in Hockey is a three part series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Ross Stott talks to Tao MacLeod about different mental health aspects within the game. In Episode One, Ross talks about his own experiences. In Episode Two we talk about how sport can positively affect mental health. In Episode Three Ross and Tao discuss how different organisations can help those with mental health issues. Warning; these episodes deal with depression and other mental health issues, which might be triggering for some listeners. There is also a smattering of swearing and strong natured language. Recommended reading: Everything Is F*cked; A Book About Hope (Mark Manson) The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck; A Counterintuitive Approach To Living A Good Life (Mark Manson)

The latest season of the Half Court Press Podcast takes a look at several players who have been entertaining us at this summers tournaments and elsewhere. In Hockey Player Profiles, Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of international players, within the sport of hockey, about their lives, careers and backgrounds. In episode seven we speak to goalkeeper Phumelela Mbande (now Hlophe), who since the recording of this episode has married her long term partner. She has had a very successful career. As the goalkeeper for the South African hockey team she has won the African Cup of Nations, played in two Commonwealth Games, two World Cups and the Tokyo Olympic Games, most recently as captain. In this interview we talk to Phumelela about what she does outside of hockey, her thoughts on how her team has performed in the recent international tournaments and some suggestions on how to develop the sport. The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

The latest season of the Half Court Press Podcast takes a look at several players who have been entertaining us at this summers tournaments and elsewhere. In Hockey Player Profiles, Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of international players, within the sport of hockey, about their lives, careers and backgrounds. In episode six we speak to Fiona Burnet of Wimbledon Hockey Club and the Scottish National Team. Originally from the West Coast of Scotland, she worked her way up through the ranks and now plays her senior matches as a forward. Having recently competed for Scotland in the Commonwealth Games, in Birmingham, she is also a part of the GB Hockey Olympic training squad. Fiona also works within the realms of the UK Parliament within International Relations, managing bi-lateral relations between the United Kingdom and the Asia-Pacific region. In this job she also engages in female political empowerment and climate related activities. In this interview, we talk about the Commonwealth Games, how to develop hockey and environmental sustainability within the game hockey. The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

The latest season of the Half Court Press Podcast takes a look at several players who have been entertaining us at this summers tournaments and elsewhere. In Hockey Player Profiles, Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of international players, within the sport of hockey, about their lives, careers and backgrounds. In episode five we hear from Hockey Australia goalkeeper Aleisha Power. The twenty-five year old has recently represented her country at the Hockey World Cup (winning the bronze medal) and the Commonwealth Games, where she was a part of the side that won silver. In addition to playing for the Hockeyroos, Aleisha represents the Perth Thundersticks in the state representative franchise league, Hockey One. In this interview we talk about the positives of women’s hockey, her international experiences over the summer and the hockey culture in Australia. The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

The latest season of the Half Court Press Podcast takes a look at several players who have been entertaining us at this summers tournaments and elsewhere. In Hockey Player Profiles, Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of international players, within the sport of hockey, about their lives, careers and backgrounds. In episode four we hear from England and Great Britain player, Darcy Bourne. The 20 year old forward is a recent addition to the centralised programme, having made her international debut against Argentina in February of 2022. Having spent most of her domestic career playing for Surbiton, Bourne has also spent some time in the United States where she was a part of the hockey team at Duke University. In this interview she speaks about her experiences playing at the 2022 World Cup, her inclusivity activism with the Beyond Our Game organisation (which she co-founded) and Spencer Lynx Hockey Club (for whom she is an ambassador). The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

The latest season of the Half Court Press Podcast takes a look at several players who have been entertaining us at this summers tournaments and elsewhere. In Hockey Player Profiles, Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of international players, within the sport of hockey, about their lives, careers and backgrounds. In episode three we hear from New Zealand Black Sticks goalkeeper Brooke Roberts. The Kiwi international has recently competed in the 2022 Hockey World Cup, as well as the hockey tournament of the Commonwealth Games, in Birmingham. In this interview she talks about her participation in these competitions, her journey as an elite level athlete and what she does outside of hockey as a business owner. The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

The latest season of the Half Court Press Podcast takes a look at several players who have been entertaining us at this summers tournaments and elsewhere. In Hockey Player Profiles, Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of international players, within the sport of hockey, about their lives, careers and backgrounds. In episode two we hear from Chilean player Francisca Tala, who plays as a forward for the Las Diablas. This summer we saw her and team entertain us at the recent World Cup, where she famously scored against the Dutch. In this interview she talks to us about the story behind that goal, her career as a doctor, outside of hockey, and what we should know about the sport in her country. The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

The latest season of the Half Court Press Podcast takes a look at several players who have been entertaining us at this summers tournaments and elsewhere. In Hockey Player Profiles, Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of international players, within the sport of hockey, about their lives, careers and backgrounds. In episode one we hear from the Canadian goalkeeper, Rowan Harris. The 26 year old is from the city of Vancouver, in the region of British Colombia, and is from a strong hockey family in Canada. It has been a busy few months for Harris. Recently, she has represented her National Team at both the World Cup and the hockey tournament of the Commonwealth Games. The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

The EuroHockey Qualifier D, Men's event is happening at Uddingston Hockey Club (Scotland), between Wednesday 24th August and Saturday 27th August 2022. Wales, Switzerland, Scotland and Gibraltar play a round robin format tournament in order to qualify for the EuroHockey Championships.   Jorgen Haveland is one of the more experienced players in a very young Gibraltarian squad at the tournament. Here, in this interview, he gives us his thoughts on the match against Wales. He also gives us a little insight into what's happening with Gibraltarian hockey... Toby Reynolds-Cotterill is the goalkeeper for the Welsh National Hockey Team. Here are his post match thoughts after the third and final match of the qualifying event, against Gibraltar. The seven nil win secured Welsh qualification to the A Grade EuroHockey Championships in 2023. Toby Reynolds-Cotterill also discusses what's upcoming for Hockey Wales.   Wales 7 - 0 Gibraltar  27.08.2022   The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…   iTunes   Spotify  Google Podcasts   Apple Podcasts   Breaker  Overcast  Anchor  Pocket Casts  RadioPublic

The EuroHockey Qualifier D, Men's event is happening at Uddingston Hockey Club (Scotland), between Wednesday 24th August and Saturday 27th August 2022. Wales, Switzerland, Scotland and Gibraltar play a round robin format tournament in order to qualify for the EuroHockey Championships. Toby Reynolds Cotterill is the goalkeeper for the Welsh National Hockey Team. In their second match of this tournament Wales beat their British rivals, Scotland to put themselves into a strong position to qualify for the A Grade EuroHockey Championships... Rupert Shipperley is a player for the Welsh National Hockey Team and Great Britain. In this interview he gives his post match thoughts on the one nil win against Scotland, as Wales looks to qualify for the A Grade EuroHockey Championships. Scotland 0 - 1 Wales  25.08.2022 The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…   iTunes   Spotify  Google Podcasts   Apple Podcasts   Breaker  Overcast  Anchor  Pocket Casts  RadioPublic

The EuroHockey Qualifier D, Men's event is happening at Uddingston Hockey Club (Scotland), between Wednesday 24th August and Saturday 27th August 2022. Wales, Switzerland, Scotland and Gibraltar play a round robin format tournament in order to qualify for the EuroHockey Championships.   Patrick Krüsi (who speaks with an Australian accent) and Elias Brönniamann both play hockey for the Swiss National Team. Both players got themselves on the score sheet today, with Elias Brönniamann bagging four of them in a nine goal game against Gibraltar.   Eric Abudarham is one of the more experienced players in a very young Gibraltarian squad at the tournament. Here, in this interview, he gives us his thoughts on the match against Switzerland. Switzerland 7 - 2 Gibraltar  25.08.2022   The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…   iTunes   Spotify  Google Podcasts   Apple Podcasts   Breaker  Overcast  Anchor  Pocket Casts  RadioPublic

The EuroHockey Qualifier D, Men's event is happening at Uddingston Hockey Club (Scotland), between Wednesday 24th August and Saturday 27th August 2022. Wales, Switzerland, Scotland and Gibraltar play a round robin format tournament in order to qualify for the EuroHockey Championships. Alan Forsyth is the captain of the Scottish Hockey Men's National Team. As a forward, he is also one of the main goal scoring threats.    Tommy Alexander is the goalkeeper for the Scottish Men's national team. In this interview he gives his immediate feedback on his side's nine nil win against Gibraltar. Struan Walker is a player for the Scottish National Team. He scored a hat trick against Gibraltar in the host nation's opening game in the EuroHockey Qualifying tournament. Scotland 9 - 0 Gibraltar  24.08.2022 The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

The EuroHockey Qualifier D, Men's event is happening at Uddingston Hockey Club (Scotland), between Wednesday 24th August and Saturday 27th August 2022. Wales, Switzerland, Scotland and Gibraltar play a round robin format tournament in order to qualify for the EuroHockey Championships.   Daniel Newcombe is the Head coach of the Hockey Wales Men's National Team. In this interview he gives his opinion on the opening match of the qualification tournament.   Gareth Furlong is a set piece specialist for Hockey Wales. He is a defender for the Welsh National Team, who can also add a goal to the score line from a short corner. Wales 9 - 0 Switzerland  24.08.2022   The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…   iTunes   Spotify  Google Podcasts   Apple Podcasts   Breaker  Overcast  Anchor  Pocket Casts  RadioPublic

Three Games of Hockey is the sixteenth season of the Half Court Press Podcast. In this series, Tao MacLeod, talks to a variety of hockey players, coaches, journalists and personalities about three matches that have been particularly important to them in their lives and careers. In episode six we hear from Ross Stott of East Grinstead and formerly the Scottish Hockey National Men’s Team. Ross gained in excess of 120 caps for his country, has been to two Commonwealth Games (Delhi 2010 and Glasgow 2014), several European Championships and has even won a bronze medal at the Youth Olympics with a Great Britain Under 21 side. After starting out with Dundee Wanderers, in his native Tayside, he had successful stints for several other teams north of Hadrian’s Wall, before moving to play for East Grinstead. Here he has won eight English Indoor titles, as well as a bag full of outdoor trophies. In this episode, Ross Stott describes his favourite game of hockey as a club player, as an international player and as a hockey fan. The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Three Games of Hockey is the sixteenth season of the Half Court Press Podcast. In this series, Tao MacLeod, talks to a variety of hockey players, coaches, journalists and personalities about three matches that have been particularly important to them in their lives and careers. In episode five we hear from Kareena ‘Kaz’ Cuthbert (née Marshall) is the Vice-President of Scottish Hockey, which is the national governing body for the sport in Northern Britain. As an international standard player, she went to two Commonwealth Games (Delhi 2010 and Gold Coast 2018) and several continental tournaments, captaining her side to victory in the 2019 EuroHockey Championships II Division. Currently, she is the player/coach at Western Wildcats in the Scottish Premiership, and has recently lead her club to their first ever national title. In this episode, Kareena describes her favourite game of hockey as a player, as a coach and as a hockey fan. The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Three Games of Hockey is the sixteenth season of the Half Court Press Podcast. In this series, Tao MacLeod, talks to a variety of hockey players, coaches, journalists and personalities about three matches that have been particularly important to them in their lives and careers. In episode four we hear from hockey journalist, John Lee, who plays his club hockey for Fremantle Cockburn H.C. John is famous for being one of the co-hosts of The Reverse Stick; Global Hockey Podcast. In addition to this, he has been been involved with the Push Pass Pundits Podcast, which celebrates all things to do with Indian hockey, Not the Footy Show, with Ashley Morrison, as well as being one of the contributors for the Hockey World News Magazine. In this episode, John Lee gives his favourite game of hockey as a school team player, a club player and a veterans player The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic

Three Games of Hockey is the sixteenth season of the Half Court Press Podcast. In this series, Tao MacLeod, talks to a variety of hockey players, coaches, journalists and personalities about three matches that have been particularly important to them in their lives and careers. In episode three we hear from 20 year old University College of Dublin player and Ireland international, Sarah McAuley. After starting out at Avoca Hockey Club, before playing for Muckross H.C., she then moved to UCD for her university studies, in Social Policy and Sociology. As a part of the Ireland senior team, she has played in several tournaments recently, including a World Cup Qualifier, the EuroHockey Championships and the Tokyo Olympic Games. Here she describes her favourite game of hockey as a school team player, as a club player and as an international player. The Half Court Press Podcast is available on… iTunes Spotify Google Podcasts Apple Podcasts Breaker Overcast Anchor Pocket Casts RadioPublic