Talent Centre latest

We have exciting new opportunities for qualified coaches to help or lead our junior age groups on Sunday mornings throughout the 2023/ 2024 season.

We are a thriving family club and run our Junior coaching (with over 300 young children) on Sunday mornings from 9:00 - 13:00 and we are looking for qualified coaches to join us and help.

We offer good rates of pay and if you are already Coaching for County, we will honour your commitment so you can coach both. 

For more information about the role visit the Junior section of this website.

In the first instance please contact: Martyn Webb: - 07791 780670 or Message Martyn Webb

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Saffron Walden Hockey Club have been chosen as part of England Hockey to become a Talent Centre 

England Hockey's aspiration is to create:

A phenomenal generation of players which the hockey community in England and Great Britain are proud of

Exceptional talent development environments which breed competition for places at every level and lead to a vibrant elite game in England.

English clubs excelling in European club hockey and role models inspiring through consistent international success.

A player identification and development system which attracts and excites young people and inspires them to be the best they can be and which values both current performance and future potential

Safe, enjoyable, and inclusive talent development environments with a duty of care for everyone's wellbeing

Why a new talent system

https://www.englandhockey.co.uk/play/talent-system/about-the-talent-system

What is a Talent Centre?

A Talent Centre is a club that provides a high-quality provision for players at early talent development level This provision will be embedded within the club’s development environment and provision, not individual players

How will it affect my Club?

By becoming a Talent Centre, the impact on our club will be far reaching - not only for the junior section but also our adults. it will provide a challenge in all areas including selection and infrastructure. If you have any views or require further information, please contact 

Message Martyn Webb or call Martyn on 07791 780670

We want everyone to embrace the changes and help us on our journey as we go through the process