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Hockey academy for coaches and players

The academy will take place at St Mary’s School, Waverley, on November 30 and December 1 as part of the Investec Hockey Academy courses.

South African hockey icons Louise de Jager, former SA Women’s player, Owen Mvimbi, SA men’s hockey player, and Taylor Dart, SA men’s hockey player, are some of SA’s top hockey players who will share their knowledge, skills and expertise with Johannesburg’s school players and coaches.

The academy will take place at St Mary’s School, Waverley, on November 30 and December 1 as part of the Investec Hockey Academy courses.

Aimed at fast-tracking the development of school players and ensuring coaches are up to date with the latest in international training techniques, the Investec Hockey Academy works with former and current national players and coaches in growing the sport and nurturing up-and-coming talent nationally.

Travelling to various provinces throughout the year, the academy offers position-specific and match-specific training as well as behind-the-scenes aspects such as nutrition, recovery and mental toughness in a Fundamental Players’ Course (aged eight to 11), Intermediate Players’ Course (aged 12 to 15), Advanced Players’ Course (aged 16 to 18) and Advanced Coaches’ Course (all coaches).

Open to school players and coaches in Gauteng.

For more information or to register visit www.investechockeyacademy.com or contact Louise de Jager on louise@bmtsport.co.za or 011 531 1800.

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