Welcome to
THE NEXT BIG TEAM
We are a highly qualified and experienced coaching team who have amassed in excess of 30 years coaching and playing experience throughout all levels of the game. Our coaches have a reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality coaching ensuring players are provided the opportunity to develop to their full potential.
Our aim is to inspire players and develop potential and passion for the game.
AMANDA PARTINGTON
SEAN HADFIELD
Experienced Club & School Coach, England Hockey Performance Centre Coach. Sean has played International Hockey for Scotland and is currently in goal for Alderley Edge HC in the EH National League.
KELLY PRYDE-FILLINGHAM
Women's National League Coach, Scotland U16 Girls & Masters Head Coach (World Cup, 2018, Europeans 2019), England Hockey Performance Centre Head Coach.. GB Advanced coach, selected for UK Coaching 'Women into High Performance programme (2019/2020). Experienced at all levels of the game (National College Champions with Greenhead College x3, junior development and participation programmes across Yorkshire).
Former International Coach for Wales Senior Women’s Squad (Commonwealth Games –Delhi 2010, Glasgow 2014 & World League, 2012, 2014 & Europeans 2011, 2013 & 2015). Domestic club Head Coach for over 20yrs (Alderley Edge Men 1, Bowdon Men 1, Loughborough and Poynton Ladies ). Experienced in Junior Regional & International programmes and has had the pleasure of working with a number of International seniors on their journey; Sam Quek, Laura Unsworth, Hannah Macleod, Nicola White, Sarah Jones, Sarah Thomas, Mikey Hoare, Brendan Creed, Ali Brogdon to date and is England Hockey Performance Centre Head Coach.
ANDY JACKSON
Men's Premier League player for Brooklands HC, England Hockey Performance Centre Coach.
VICKY DEAN
Experienced club and junior pathway coach, as well as being a senior coach educator and mentor.
Qualified PE teacher developing players and leaders at Primary and Secondary Schools.
STEFAN RAY-HILLS
Men's Premier League player for Brooklands HC, England Hockey Performance Centre Coach.
ASSOCIATE COACHES
James Mazarelo (GB U21s GK)
Mark Bateman (England U16 Boys Coach, ex Premier League Player/Coach)
Jimmi McKenna (ex Premier League Player/Coach)
Simon Egerton (Player for HC Rotterdam)
Robbie Turner (Premier League GK and International GK Coach)