Wednesday, January 21, 2026

How is England Hockey Talent Academy system faring in north regions?

Rob Turner, player/coach at Timperley HC, says the new talent system has “opened his eyes” to where player development lies in the northern regions.

Turner coaches the U18s and the U16s with volunteers, alongside his duties with the men’s 1s where he is also captain.

READ MORE: England Hockey’s restructure and talent system

In a state school dominated area when it comes to hockey, Turner says coaching is a “void we need to fill”.

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