Sittingbourne Hockey Club would like to announce another performance coach signing - Keir Starley for the coming 2024/25 season. The signing of Keir is an exciting prospect for the Performance Squad Goalkeepers and all Goalkeepers within the club.
Keir himself will join the SHC coaching team and head up the coaching of our performance goalkeepers being our Women's and Men's 1st and 2nd XI keepers. As well as this Keir will be working with Darren Marchant, SHC's club goalkeeper coach, to develop and improve all goalkeepers across the club.
Keir a former international goalkeeper himself owns and runs Hero Goalie co and has built a national goalkeeper performance academy with an excellent reputation developing goalkeepers across the country from grass roots to international high performance level.
When asked about his appointment Keir said, "I'm delighted to join the SHC performance coaching team, they are building something special here and I cannot wait to get started. I'm thrilled to be able to share my knowledge and expertise and help the goalkeepers reach new heights in abilities right from youth section, the senior club and the performance squads. I was very impressed with the future plans for the club and the vision that Sittingbourne has as a top tier club, they are taking it very seriously..any keepers out their not getting what they need will certainly get it here."
It's well known that goalkeepers are a different breed of hockey player who can be over looked and taken for granted. At SHC that is not the case, we have always strived to have the best possible coaching for all our players no matter what level. We have upped the investment in performance level coaching which we believe is an essential part of any modern club that is serious about progression. This will filter down through the club and gives players something to aim for as well as joy to watch and be very much a part of.
Head of Club Goalkeeper Coaching Darren Marchant said, "I've worked with and been coached by Keir for a number of years and his enthusiasm and knowledge will undoubtably help us to create something exciting at SHC. There is no other club that is working this hard to build something special and be setting the standard for goalkeeper coaching in the county. I am very much looking forward to this season, things are shaping up nicely at SHC."
Sittingbourne Hockey Club provide over 3 hours of regular, weekly goalkeeper coaching throughout pre-season and in-season. Whether it's performance or club level the goalkeeper coaching is of the highest standard with every keeper having access to specific structured coaching. Each player who attends regularly will have their own tailored development plans to help them improve and ultimately enjoy the playing experience at SHC.
Head of Performance at SHC Iain Burwood said, "The appointment of Keir is an essential addition to our performance coaching team. What Keir will bring is invaluable; there are not many other clubs in Kent that will provide such high level coaching on a weekly basis at performance level as well as club level. This is another demonstration of our clear intent to uplift the quality of hockey across the club in achieving our ambitious 5 year targets."
If you have read this and want to be part of this journey in any way, whether it be a performance or club player or coach, then don't hesitate to email us on info@sittingbournehc.co.uk.
Everyone is welcome.
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