Which other top British hockey boarding schools are there?
It’s not so long ago that we featured hockey in our blog, but the sport’s popularity continues to grow, so here is a selection of some other top British hockey boarding schools.
Clifton College
While included in that previous blog, Clifton deserves a second mention, having recently opened its Chellaram Sports Complex, with three astro pitches, including a water-based pitch, and an indoor hockey pitch. The Upper School’s Performance Sports Programme provides pathways to regional, national, and even international opportunities for the most talented pupils, whether that is in terms of competition or securing scholarships to leading universities and clubs. The hockey programme is led by highly skilled coaches who are committed to each player’s progression, and, at every level, they aim to nurture not only physical skills but also personal growth, teamwork, discipline and resilience – values that extend far beyond the hockey pitch.
Shrewsbury School
At Shrewsbury, hockey is a thriving community that inspires passion, teamwork and excellence. The girls’ season this year has seen success across all the teams, with U14s to 1st XI competing in exciting fixtures, the latter reaching a national final after being crowned Midlands Champions. Both boys and girls are supported on the England Performance Centre pathway. Teams also compete in the Independent Schools’ Hockey Competition, which operates in both cup and plate formats, as well as various England Hockey fixtures. State-of-the-art artificial pitches, including a floodlit surface, create the perfect environment for training and competition, while GPS vests and platforms like Veo and Pixellot provide players with cutting-edge feedback, and strength and conditioning sessions ensure they stay strong and injury-free. All of this is overseen by dedicated coaches, from England Hockey pathways and beyond, who foster a safe and inclusive space where every pupil can flourish.
St Lawrence College
Offering a combination of training and competition to girls and boys all year round, St Lawrence’s expert coaching team provides an environment that stimulates development, improves performance, and enriches a deeper understanding of the game and the values required to be successful as a team. Facilities extend to a state-of-the-art Sports Centre housing a full indoor hockey court and an Olympic-standard, water-based pitch, which is used for all elite sessions. The Sports Excellence Programme provides elite hockey players with a structured training and development route via technical and tactical sessions on pitch, as well as off pitch support with conditioning, goal setting, growth mindset and nutrition guidance. Reflecting the broad range of skills, knowledge and performance required by elite sports people, it is designed to give students a holistic offering that develops the technical, tactical, physical and psychological aspects of their sport underpinned by a balanced athletic lifestyle.
As well as referring you back to our previous blog, we’d also recommend you take a look at Bromsgrove School, King’s College Taunton, Trent and Worksop Colleges, all of which have a strong hockey programme too.
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