Wednesday, May 8, 2024

David Harte

David plays for Ireland and Kampong in the Dutch league. He is also a member of the European Olympic Committee.

Masters Hockey – A diamond in the rough

A hockey player’s career is as long as one dares to make it. For me, that is exactly what Masters hockey is all about....

Club hockey life in the Netherlands: A safe haven that has to be witnessed

Packed stands, party atmosphere, drinks flowing and the hustle and bustle of young hockey fans is what springs to mind when I think of...

The magic of the Euro Hockey League

The ‘world’s best club hockey competition’ has returned to the historic HTHC club in the beautiful city of Hamburg. In case you've been hiding...

What is hockey’s penalty corner future?

With the FIH’s recent worldwide consultation regarding the penalty corner, and in particular the safety side of things, it has got me thinking about...

Hockey Women’s World Cup: Crowds, umpire referrals, positives and the future

Was the 2022 Women's World Cup a success story? Our columnist runs the rule over the highs and lows of the co-hosted tournament Logistics There were...

Women’s Hockey World Cup: My dark horses, key matches and predictions

Having been a part of the FIH commentary team from the 2014 World Cup hosted in The Hague, I can certainly say that the...

Hockey and football: Learning from different sports in the Netherlands

Most things in the Netherlands are close by. Any journey over 45 minutes is a ‘pain in the ass’ according to my team-mates. I...

How David Harte braved Dutch interviews to secure dream role in professional football 

It’s rare that you find a job that combines both of your passions, but somehow I’ve managed to do that. My whole life, I’ve...