Coaching Advisory Group Pilot Members Appointed

October 26, 2022

Members for the Coaching Advisory Group have been appointed, find out who will be involved

Hockey NZ is excited to announce the members of the Coaching Advisory Group Pilot for 2022-23. The 12-month pilot will enable an opportunity to explore how advisory functions may be provided to the Community Coaching Manager to support the implementation of the Community Coaching PlanThe pilot will also provide critical insights to support future steps.


Coaching Advisory Group Members

Following an overwhelming response of high quality applicants, the appointment panel have extended the membership to have six highly capable and diverse members.


Congratulations to the appointed members.

  • James Davidson, Hamilton, Regional Coaching Advisor Sport Waikato
  • Kiri Playle, Wairarapa, Deputy Principal Solway College
  • Steven Dillon, Auckland, Oceania Football Confederation Clubs and Leagues Manager
  • Lydia Woods, Auckland, PhD Student/Neuroscience Researcher
  • Sunjay Ganda, Christchurch, Canterbury Hockey Development Manager
  • Samuel Chatfield, Hastings, Deputy Principal Te Mata Primary School


Hockey NZ would like to acknowledge and thank everyone who applied, and the work of the appointments panel in carrying out a robust appointment process in alignment to the Terms of Reference.

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