Women's Performance Hockey
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ offers a unique environment to develop in sport whilst gaining a prestigious degree. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students Hockey Club offers many competitive opportunities; the first team play in the England Hockey Investec Premier League (outdoor), British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) National Premier League as well as the Midlands Division (indoor).
Each year º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ invests a million pounds in performance sport, and a million pounds in facilities. Thanks to this investment, Head Coach Jamie Cachia is able to lead a professional programme of coaching and support.
As a first team squad member you will receive expert coaching, access to our world class facilities, heavily discounted Powerbase gym membership, strength and conditioning training, sports science and sports medicine support.
A normal week could include:
Jamie Cachia
Head Coach
Jamie has been involved in university hockey since 2006 as both a player and coach. As a former Scottish senior international goalkeeper, gaining over 50 international caps, worked for EDP as a goalkeeper coach and as an assistant coach for the Scottish Senior Mens, he brings a wealth of experience to our hockey program. Jamie’s aim for the program is to develop the team as both people and players while giving them the best hockey experience of their lives.
Notable alumni
- Laura Unsworth MBE - BSc Accounting and Financial Management 2013 - European and Olympic Gold Medallist, Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist
- Giselle Ansley MBE - BSc Sport and Exercise Science 2014 - European and Olympic Gold Medallist, Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist
- Nicola White MBE - BSc Applied Sports Science 2013 - European and Olympic Gold Medallist
- Maddie Hinch MBE - BSc Sport and Exercise Science 2013 - European and Olympic Gold medallist, FIH GK of the year; 2015, 2017, Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist
- Hannah MacLeod MBE - BSc Sport and Exercise Science 2005 - European and Olympic Gold medallist
- Ellie Rayer - BSc Sports Technology current student - Junior Performance Player of the Year 2017, England Senior, Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist
- Izzy Petter - Tokyo Olympic Broze Medallist and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist
Scholarships
For our most exceptional performance hockey players, we offer sports scholarships to help with the costs of training and competition.
Prospective students
To apply for a place or find out more information please register your interest
Thank you to our Sponsors
We would like to thank SiS Pitches, Scott Group and Fendt for their support of the women's hockey team for the 2019/20 season.