Reporting to the HA Pathway Technical Lead, this role provides strategic and hands-on leadership of the National U21 Junior Team, including preparation for targeted international events such as the FIH Junior World Cup and the National U18 Junior Program. The role also plays a critical part in technical leadership and support to our National Athlete Pathway Programs (NAPP) and coaches.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the National U21 Junior Team at targeted international events, including the FIH Junior World Cup.
• Provide lead coaching support to the National U18 Junior Team (subject to program priorities).
• Plan and deliver national camps, training environments and competition preparation aligned to HA frameworks.
• Support the HA Pathway Camps Program through planning, delivery and evaluation.
• Support the HA Talent Accelerator Academy Technical Lead in delivery, operations and coaching of the Talent Accelerator Academy.
• Lead athlete identification, categorisation and selection across the junior pathway.
• Monitor athlete development using HA’s Athlete Management System and provide feedback to pathway coaches.
• Collaborate closely with coaches, performance staff and key stakeholders to support athlete progression.
• In conjunction with the Pathways Technical Director, provide technical leadership and direction to the NAPP daily training environments.
• Support NAPP coaches with individual and targeted development plans for Nationally Categorised athletes.