COACHing team
international COACHES
HEAD COACHing director
Scott Barker
Scott is a highly experienced field hockey coach with both international and Hockey One coaching experience who is committed to helping players excel in the sport. His coaching philosophy focuses on skill development, tactical awareness, and mental resilience, ensuring that players are fully prepared for the demands of competitive play.
skills coaching
director
Michael nobbs
Michael, a former Australian hockey olympian as well as 2012 London olympic Head Coach for Hockey India is renowned for his exceptional skills coaching, seamlessly blending scientific principles with practical training. His unique approach has consistently produced outstanding results, making him a sought after coach in New South Wales. Whether it’s refining technique, enhancing game strategy, or fostering team cohesion, Michael’s expertise is unparalleled.
Brent livermore
HIGH performance consultant
Brent was first selected to play for Australia in 1997 and was lucky enough to pull on the Kookaburras jersey 317 times for Australia.
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He has accumulated 3 Commonwealth Games Gold Medals, 2 Champions trophy Gold medals, 1 Olympic bronze and an Olympic Gold medal and was awarded the Kookaburras player of the year award in 2001. Brent has also been nominated twice (2002, 2005) in the FIH Player of the Year awards.
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His proudest sporting achievement was when Brent was honoured to be captain of the Australian Olympic team in Athens which finally secured Australia its first Olympic gold medal in Men’s Hockey after 48 years of trying.
platinum coaches
Emma Scriven
platinum coach
Emma, an Australian Indoor and NSW Pride representative, connects with the younger generation through coaching and mentoring services. With a background in elite sports and a passion for youth development, she brings valuable experience and insight to her role, inspiring and guiding the next generation of athletes.
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Adriano arguedas
performance conditioning coach
Adriano has a wealth of experience in the field of Sports Science and general Strength and Conditioning.
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Currently working as a Sports Scientist with Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants Football Club
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Adriano has a wealth of qualifications:
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Masters in Science (MSci) with Honours (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Bath (UK)​
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)​
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​Level 2 Strength and Conditioning Coach Accreditation​
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