Hockey Victoria State Team & High Performance Leadership Roles
Hockey Victoria's High Performance department run numerous development and representative team programs annually. Hockey enthusiasts are encouraged to become a part of programs in a variety of roles.
This portal highlights the programs we run where members of the hockey community can actively contribute to the development of our athletes and to the performance of our teams.
Whether it be COACHING, TEAM MANAGING, SELECTING or providing MEDICAL SUPPORT, there may be a role here for you. We encourage interested persons to register their interest at ANY time.
2024
DATES: Expected to be approx Sep - Nov 2024
VENUE: Home & Away format
TRIAL DATES: tba (by invitation)
SQUAD NAMED: JULY
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HEAD COACH |
Andrew Smith |
HEAD COACH |
Dan Mitchell |
ASSISTANT COACH |
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TEAM MANAGER |
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PHYSIO / MEDICAL - Position Description |
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SQUAD DOCTOR | Vacant | ||
APPLY in writing to GENERAL MANAGER HV HIGH PERFORMANCE |
Leader applications will remain open. Hockey Victoria reserves the right to appoint suitable applicants at any time. Further to this, appointments can be extended for multiple years.
TEAM SELECTION PANELS |
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UNDER 21s
The Australian U21 Hockey Championships are hosted annually by Hockey Australia, usually over an 8 day period in March.
The Victorian squad generally arrives on site 1 to 2 days prior to the event, thus traveling for a period of 10 days.
The preparation period is usually 8-12 weeks, with 2 sessions per week.
2024
DATES: March 13 - 20
VENUE: Newcastle (NSW)
TRIAL DATES: Completed
SQUAD NAMED: Completed
MEN | WOMEN | |||
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HEAD COACH | Jesse Workman | HEAD COACH | Mitch Hayde | Position Description |
ASSIST COACH | Neil Hodgson | ASSIST COACH | Maria Romagosa | Position Description |
TEAM MANAGER | Kinnersley Smith | TEAM MANAGER | Lisa Ryan | Position Description |
PHYSIO / MEDICAL | Leigh Iacovangelo | PHYSIO / MEDICAL | Tom Feikema | Position Description |
APPLY HERE |
All successful applicants are required to have a current WWCC, with Hockey Victoria registered as an organisation on the Dept of Justice database. Successful applicants are also required to complete a 'statemewnt by supplier' form each calander year. We recommend that you you complete these via the following link and confirm completeion in your application. NOTE - completing the banking details via this link is a safe method to communicate this information and will help to facilitate timely processing of your agreed gratuity payment.
Leader applications will remain open. Hockey Victoria reserves the right to appoint suitable applicants at any time. Further to this, appointments can be extended for multiple years.
JUNIOR STATE TEAMS
Victoria annually competes in Australian Championship events at Junior level in Under 14, Under 16 and Under 18 levels. Each Australian Championship has a distinct purpose and set of objectives specifically defined for that age group and with the developmental requirements of the participating athletes, officials and coaches front of mind.
Australian Championship Framework.
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
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HEAD COACH | APPLY HERE |
ASSISTANT COACH | |
TEAM MANAGER | |
PHYSIO / MEDICAL |
All successful applicants are required to have a current WWCC, with Hockey Victoria registered as an organisation on the Dept of Justice database. Successful applicants are also required to complete a 'statemewnt by supplier' form each calander year. We recommend that you you complete these via the following link and confirm completeion in your application. NOTE - completing the banking details via this link is a safe method to communicate this information and will help to facilitate timely processing of your agreed gratuity payment.
UNDER 18's
TOURNAMENT DATES: July 3 - 11
VENUE: Gold Coast
KEY DATES:
- Academy Draft Camp - March 4 & 5
- Academy - March & April
- Open Player Assessment (non academy) - Wednesday April 26
- 1st Player Assesment - Sunday April 30
- 2nd Player Assesment - Wednesday April 3
- Training Sessions predominantly Monday & Wednesday evenings
- Depart Melbourne July 1 (pm), Return July 12 (am)
SQUAD NAMED: by May 5
MENS Victoria | MENS Vic Development | WOM Victoria | WOM Vic Development | |
HEAD COACH | Ben Guy | Josh Bretherton | Milagros Arrotea | Hayden Jones |
ASSISTANT COACH | Ben Newell | Will Rutley | Matt L'Hullier | Vacant |
ASSISTANT COACH | Brett Thompson | n/a | n/a | n/a |
TEAM MANAGER | Mark Taylor | Vacant | Kate Fewster | Cheryl Weaver |
PHYSIO / MEDICAL | Vacant | Vacant | Caelen Gothard | Vacant |
UNDER 16's
TOURNAMENT DATES: Sunday April 4 - Satirday April 11
VENUE: Hobart
KEY DATES:
- Academy Draft Camp - completed
- Academy - Jan/Feb
- Open Player Assessment (non academy) - Completed
- 1st Player Assesment - Completed
- 2nd Player Assesment - Completed
- Training Sessions - Sun Mornings & Wed evenings
- Depart Melbourne April 3 (am), Return April 11 (pm)
SQUAD NAMED: TBA
BOYS Victoria | BOYS Vic Development | GIRLS Victoria | GIRLS Vic Development | |
HEAD COACH | Mark Taylor | Charlie Hamilton | Rebecca Thompson | Courtney Jacklin |
ASSISTANT COACH | Paul Schram | Tom Pasquali | Bridget Tellefson | Enya Talbot |
TEAM MANAGER | Sandra Ambrose | Malina Knowles | Cheryl Weaver | Kylie Ross |
PHYSIO / MEDICAL | Garwing Luu | Tom Wigg | Meg Siegle | Mike Kelly |
UNDER 14's
DATES: September 29 - October 5
VENUE: Perth
KEY DATES:
- Academy Selections - Junior State Championships
- Academy - July
- Open Player Assessment (non academy) - tba
- 1st Final Player Assesment - Sun August 11
- 2nd Final Player Assesment - Wed August 14
- Training Sessions predominantly Sunday Mornings & Wednesday Evenings
- Depart Melbourne Sat Sept 28 (am), return Sun Oct 6
SQUAD NAMED: August 15
BOYS VENOM | BOYS VOLT | GIRLS VENOM | GIRLS VOLT | |
HEAD COACH | Vacant | Vacant | Anne-Marie Murray | Vacant |
ASSISTANT COACH | Vacant | Vacant | Rob Carruthers | Vacant |
TEAM MANAGER | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
PHYSIO / MEDICAL | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
Leader applications will remain open. Hockey Victoria reserves the right to appoint suitable applicants at any time. Further to this, appointments can be extended for multiple years.
For further information, please contact State Teams Admin Manager, James McCallum (0488 221 858)
VIC INDOOR
The Australian Indoor Hockey Championships are hosted annually by Hockey Australia.
For the past few years the event has taken place on ONE venue on ONE pitch throughout the month of January with age groups rotateing through every 5 to 6 days.
The preparation period is usually 8-12 weeks, with the volume of training sessions negotiated at the beggining of the process in consultation with the HV Indoor Chair of Selectors and HV High Performance Department.
2025
DATES:
- TBA
- Open & U21 expected to take place in December
- U18, U16 & U14 expected to take place in January
VENUE: CANBERRA
TRIAL DATES: Refer Nomination Link/Information
SQUAD NAMED: End of October
POSITION DESCRIPTIONS | |
HEAD COACH | APPLY HERE |
TEAM MANAGER | |
PHYSIO / MEDICAL |
All successful applicants are required to have a current WWCC, with Hockey Victoria registered as an organisation on the Dept of Justice database. Successful applicants are also required to complete a 'statemewnt by supplier' form each calander year. We recommend that you you complete these via the following link and confirm completeion in your application. NOTE - completing the banking details via this link is a safe method to communicate this information and will help to facilitate timely processing of your agreed gratuity payment.
HV Indoor Chair of Selectors |
Steve McDonald | Tenure: July 2023 thru Feb 2025 |
ROLE |
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WOMEN |
OPEN COACH | Vacant | Vacant |
OPEN MANAGER | Vacant | Vacant |
OPEN PHYSIO / MEDICAL | Vacant | Vacant |
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U21 COACH | Vacant | Vacant |
U21 MANAGER | Vacant | Vacant |
U21 PHYSIO / MEDICAL | Vacant | Vacant |
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U18 COACH | Vacant | Vacant |
U18 MANAGER | Vacant | Vacant |
U18 PHYSIO / MEDICAL | Vacant | Vacant |
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U15 COACH | Vacant | Vacant |
U15 MANAGER | Vacant | Vacant |
U15 PHYSIO / MEDICAL | Vacant | Vacant |
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U13 COACH | Vacant | Vacant |
U13 MANAGER | Vacant | Vacant |
U13 PHYSIO / MEDICAL | Vacant | Vacant |
Leader applications will remain open. Hockey Victoria reserves the right to appoint suitable applicants at any time. Further to this, appointments can be extended for multiple years.
VIC COUNTRY
2024
DATES: Saturday August 3 thru Saturday August 10
VENUE: Goulburn (NSW)
TRIAL DATES:
- May 5th - Bendigo
- May 19th - Geelong
- June 2nd - Parkville
SQUAD NAMED: June 5th
HV Country Rep Coordinator |
Mick Gulson | Tenure: Current until September 2024. |
MEN | WOMEN | |||
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HEAD COACH | Paul Schram | HEAD COACH | Tammy Hansford | Position Description |
ASSISTANT COACH | Chris Mitchell | ASSISTANT COACH | Jarrod Lougoon | Position Description |
TEAM MANAGER | Jeff Sly | TEAM MANAGER | Gillian Armstead | Position Description |
PHYSIO / MEDICAL | Vacant | PHYSIO / MEDICAL | Vacant | Position Description |
APPLY HERE |
Leader applications will remain open. Hockey Victoria reserves the right to appoint suitable applicants at any time. Further to this, appointments can be extended for multiple years.
MENS MASTERS
For information about the Australian Masters events:
2024
EVENT DATES:
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12 - 20 July (34+ to 50+ age divisions)
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18 July* - 27 July (55+ to 65+ age divisions)
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14 - 27 July (70/75+ age division)
VENUE: Hobart
TRIAL DATES, TIMES, LOCATIONS:
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- Trial 1 – Sunday 17th March 2024
- Footscray Hockey Centre
- Over 65s - 8am-10:00pm.
- Over 70s - 10am-12pm.
- Over 75s - 10am-12pm
- Over 80s - 10am-12pm.
- Trial 2 – Sunday 24th March 2024
- Footscray Hockey Centre
- Over 55s - 8:00am-10am.
- Over 60s - 10am-12:00pm.
- Trial 3 – Sunday 14th April 2024
- Footscray Hockey Centre
- Over 34s - 10am-12pm.
- Over 40s - 10am-12pm.
- Over 45s - 8am-10pm.
- Over 50s - 10am-12pm
SQUAD NAMED: TBA
HV Men's Masters Coordinator |
Bill West |
Tenure: Current until December 2024 |
MEN (multiple divisions) | 34's | 40's | 45's D1 | 45's D2 | 50's D1 | 50's D2 | 55's D1 | 55's D2 | 60's D1 | 60's D2 | 65's D1 | 65's D2 | 70's | 75's | 80's |
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HEAD COACH | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
ASSISTANT COACH | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
TEAM MANAGER | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
PHYSIO / MEDICAL | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
SELECTORS | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
APPLY HERE |
Leader applications will remain open. Hockey Victoria reserves the right to appoint suitable applicants at any time. Further to this, appointments can be extended for multiple years.
WOMENS MASTERS
For information about the Australian Masters events:
2024
EVENT DATES: Touring Dates = June 25 thru July 7
VENUE: Sydney
TRIAL DATES:
All trials to be held at Essendon Hockey Centre, 1 Hockey Lane, Ascot Vale, 3032
- 55's, 60's, 65's, 70's
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- Trial 1 – Saturday 2 March 2024
- 8:00am-10:30am.
- Trial 2– Saturday 16 March 2024
- 8:00am-10:30am.
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- 34's, 40's, 45's, 50's
- Trial 1 – Sunday 3 March 2024
- 8:00am-10:30am.
- Trial 2 – Sunday 17 March 2024
- 34's, 40's, 45's, 50's
SQUAD NAMED:
- April 1
APPLICATIONS FOR 2024 ROLES CLOSE:
- COACHES - February 16
- SUPPORT STAFF - February 23
HV Women's Masters Coordinator |
Fiona Bloss |
Tenure: Current until December 2024. |
WOMEN (multiple divisions) | 34's | 40's | 45's | 50's | 55's | 60's | 65's | 70+ |
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HEAD COACH | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
ASSISTANT COACH | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
TEAM MANAGER | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
PHYSIO / MEDICAL | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
SELECTORS | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant | Vacant |
APPLY HERE |
Leader applications will remain open. Hockey Victoria reserves the right to appoint suitable applicants at any time. Further to this, appointments can be extended for multiple years.
In the event that any of the above positions are still marked "vacant" post close date, applications still welcome.