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I provide club coaching, clinics, school sports, and private, small group training sessions for all skill levels and u7 up to u14 age groups.
Centre of Development Program ’25-’26
On behalf of Hockey NSW coached the Hockey NSW Centre of Development Program (CoD) for Metro Central Eagles. The CoD features ten 2-hour training sessions over the summer break and is aimed at u12 and u14 ages groups. Find out more about the CoD Program.
Wed 12th Nov 2025 onwards 5:30-7:30 PM
David Phillips Sports Fields, Daceyville, New South Wales
Junior Coaching Director (U7-U12) 2025 Hockey Seasons
On behalf of UNSW Hockey, I will be coaching director for the Minkeys (u7) to u12 training sessions at the UNSW Hockey Club. I will also coach the u10 (when possible) and u12A team on Saturday mornings. Find out more about UNSW Hockey.
Regional Challenge, Newcastle 2025
On behalf of Hockey NSW and as the grand finale of the CoD Program, I coached the Metro Central Eagles u12 girls at the Regional Challenge (RC) Newcastle. The RC is a three-day event where all CoD Regions meet and play games. Find out more the Regional Challenge.
Hookin2Hockey Sessions ’25
On behalf of Hockey NSW I coached the Hockey NSW Hookin2Hockey session (HI2H) during the FIA Pro League in 2025. HI2H is aimed at u12s who are stepping onto the field for the first time. Find out more about the HI2H Program.
Regional Challenge, Newcastle 2024
On behalf of Hockey NSW and as the grand finale of the CoD Program, I coached the Metro Central Eagles u12 girls at the Regional Challenge (RC) Newcastle. The RC is a three-day event where all CoD Regions meet and play games. Find out more the Regional Challenge.
ISC Hockey Camp, Daceyville, NSW 2024
On behalf of International Sports Camps (ISC), I was coaching director at the NSW Hockey Camps organised by ISC. The camps feature a three day hockey coaching program for ages 5-15. Find out more about ISC Hockey Camp.
Centre of Development Program ’23-’24
On behalf of Hockey NSW I coached the Hockey NSW Centre of Development Program (CoD) for Metro Central Eagles. The CoD features ten 2-hour training sessions over the summer break and is aimed at u12 and u14 ages groups. Find out more about the CoD Program.
Hookin2Hockey Sessions ’23
On behalf of Hockey NSW I coached the Hockey NSW Hookin2Hockey Program (HI2H) during the NSW Pride home games in the HockeyOne League 2023. HI2H is aimed at u12s who are stepping onto the field for the first time. Find out more about the HI2H Program.
SEHA U12 Outdoor hockey 2025
On behalf of the Sydney East Hockey Association (SEHA), I coached the U12 second girls team in a series of training sessions and during the Moorbank Carnival (winners in second division), the MSW Carnival and the Kim Small Shield (3rd in second division) in Tamworth from 4 to 7 July 2025.
ISC Hockey Camp, Daceyville, NSW 2025 season
On behalf of International Sports Camps (ISC), I will be coaching director at the NSW Hockey Camps organised by ISC. The camps feature a three day hockey coaching program for ages 5-15. Find out more about ISC Hockey Camp.
Centre of Development Program ’24-’25
On behalf of Hockey NSW coached the Hockey NSW Centre of Development Program (CoD) for Metro Central Eagles. The CoD features ten 2-hour training sessions over the summer break and is aimed at u12 and u14 ages groups. Find out more about the CoD Program.
SEHA U14 Indoor hockey 2024
On behalf of the Sydney East Hockey Association (SEHA), I coached the U14 second girls team in a series of training sessions and during the Greater Sydney Cup and the State Championship in Orange from 14 to 16 December 2024.
Coach coordinator UNSW Hockey 2024
On behalf of UNSW Hockey, I coached and coordinated the u10, u12, and u14 training sessions at the UNSW Hockey Club. I also coached the U12A team on game days and won the Premiership. Find out more about UNSW Hockey.
Hookin2Hockey Sessions ’24
On behalf of Hockey NSW I coached the Hockey NSW Hookin2Hockey sessions (HI2H) during the NSW Pride home games in the HockeyOne League 2024. HI2H is aimed at u12s who are stepping onto the field for the first time. Find out more about the HI2H Program.
Sydney East PSSA Field Hockey 2024
I was an assistant coach to the Sydney East Primary School Sports Association boys’ and girls’ field hockey team coaches during their training sessions in preparation for the NSWPSSA Championship. Find out more here.
The first time we moved to Australia in 2017, my one and a half year old daughter fell in love with the wombat. Her wombat cuddly toy was named Wombi (pronounce WOM-bee) and never left her side. We read the book Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French over and over again. She still loves how the wombat takes matters in her own paws and does what she likes. After we left Australia in 2020, her interpretation of Wombi’s life became our life motto. In 2023 we returned to Australia and I decided to do what Wombi did: do what you like and enjoy and what gives you satisfaction. For me, that means sharing my passion for play, sport and hockey.
My name is TP and I am a sports enthousiast, hockey trainer, coach and player, hiker and father of three. Sports, hockey, and outdoor activities are in my DNA. I have been playing hockey in youth and men’s performance teams from childhood to the age of 27 and in recreational teams afterwards. From the age of 15, I have been committed to encouraging people to exercise, play sports and play hockey. From minis to performance teams and from athletes with intellectual disabilities to starting kids, teenagers and adults. Over the years my expertise has shifted towards motivating and teaching U7-U14 children to play, sport and hockey.
Hockey Club Uden
(The Netherlands)
1996-2004: Coach u7 up to u19 A-teams
2003-2004: Coach G-Team (mentally disabled players)
1997-1999: Youth Board Member
1997-2007: Director 3-day Youth Fun Tournament (u16-u19)
2000-2002: Technical Director Youth Winter Clinics (u7-u19)
2004-2006: Coach Coordinator (u7-u19)
2004-2006: Coach-the-Coach workshops
Koninklijke Hockey Club Leuven (Belgium)
2010-2012: T2 First women’s team in National Honour League
2020-2023: Outdoor coach u7 up to u12 A-teams
2020-2023: Indoor coach u7 up to u12 A-teams
2020-2023: Start-to-play (Mini’s up to u12)
2023: Author u7-u8 Youth Plan
2023: Coach-the-Coach workshops
Player
1987-2000: First Youth Teams u7-u19 at Hockeyclub Uden (The Netherlands)
1995-1997: Player District South (The Netherlands)
1996-2008: First Men’s Team at Hockeyclub Uden (The Netherlands) in First League and Top League
2008-2010: First Men’s Team at Koninklijke Hockeyclub Leuven (Belgium) in National Honour League
2024-ongoing: Player at UNSW Hockey (Australia) in Sydney League 1 (Minor Premiers and Premiers in 2024)
Other
2000: Youth Hockey Trainer Certificate of Koninklijke Nederlandse Hockey Bond (The Netherlands)
2000-2002: Coach at Sport Ways Hockey Camps Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
2004-2007: Swim-coach G-Team (mentally disabled swimmers)
2005-2008: International tournament for club teams: Bologna (Italy), Alicante (Spain), Oslo (Norway – Champion)
I follow the principle of play, sport, and hockey both in defining age groups and skill levels as well as structuring training sessions. Find out more below.
Starters and youngest age groups (u7-u9) learn through play. By doing fun games they learn the basic skills and rules of hockey. How to handle a stick? How to pass a ball? How to trap a ball? How to dribble and run with a ball? And how to play a game?
Sessions also start with play. These are a warming up game and a primer to get players activated.
Intermediate players and older age groups (u10-u11) learn through sport. By learning advanced skills and doing basic tactical drills, they learn the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of hockey as a sport. How to jab and block tackle? How to lead? Why and when to use different skills? What to do in which position?
Sessions continue with sport. These are drills that focus on learning skills, such as passing, trapping, dribbling, scoring, and defending.
Advanced players and oldest age groups (U12-U14) dive even further in the game of hockey. They continue to learn advanced skills and engage in advanced tactical drills. How to mark players? How to play zone defence? How to play penalty corners? How to build up a play?
Session end with hockey. These drills focus on learning tactics and understanding the game. It often includes different forms of game play.
WOMBI HOCKEY 