Hockey at Malvern

Malvern College has a reputation for producing hockey players that play at a junior national level, but also cater to all abilities across our different squads.

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The hockey programme for girls and boys runs throughout the year and our dedicated Director of Hockey and Performance Hockey Coach ensures quality coaching and pathways at all levels.

Pupils have the opportunity to play multiple times a week in either games sessions or as part of our Co-curricular timetable. As well as playing on our extensive outdoor facilities, which includes a water-based pitch, we also offer indoor hockey sessions.

Pupils running across a hockey pitch with the Malvern Hills in the background

Hockey

In the Summer term, in addition to club sessions, pupils can compete in the adult summer league, which is hosted by the College, where our players gain the experience of playing against local adult sides.

1:1 Coaching

We offer 1:1 coaching and small group sessions for all pupils to access in their free periods or spare time. This is complemented by our use of Hudl Sportscode and Veo cameras, enabling our coaches to use video analysis to provide specific feedback for players and aid team development.

Pathway development

A number of pupils play in the England Hockey Pathway; six players are currently competing at Talent Academy level and one pupil is part of the Wales National Age Group squad. Talented and aspiring players use their long-term athlete development plans to improve their performance, which helps support their physical training through tailored strength and conditioning, psychological support and of course technical skills and tactical knowledge.

Facilities

We have excellent training facilities at the College, including a double indoor sports hall, two floodlit artificial turf pitches: this includes one hybrid pitch and we are the only school in the West Midlands to have a water-based pitch which is used by premier league teams for matches throughout the year. Pupils also benefit from a state-of-the-art strength and conditioning suite as well as an outdoor BeaverFit training facility next to our pitches.

Scholarships

Talent in Hockey is recognised in scholarships at the College at both 13+ and 16+ level. Find out more about our scholarships.

A women's field hockey player in a white shirt and dark shorts runs with her stick towards an orange ball on a green field. Other players in blue and green uniforms are in the background, along with a coach and spectators. Buildings, trees, and the vibrant spirit of sport are visible in the distance.
A male field hockey player in action, wearing a green vest, blue shorts, red socks, and blue shoes, strikes the ball with his stick on an outdoor field. Another player and a coach, dressed in dark clothing, observe from the background and sideline respectively. Trees and a fence suggest a park or field setting.
A group of field hockey players are actively engaged in a game on a green turf. One player in a blue and green uniform is chasing a player in a white and blue uniform who is dribbling the ball. Other hockey players and spectators are visible in the background.
A group of young field hockey players in green vests gather around a coach on a field. The coach is giving instructions while the players listen attentively. In the background, there are tall hills with greenery and a few buildings nestled among the trees.
Two girls playing hockey on a green turf. One player in an orange bib is defending, while the other in a green bib is handling the ball with her stick. Both are wearing green shorts and ready to engage. Trees and a fence are visible in the background.
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