Hockey Coaching Academy
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The Hockey Coaching Academy runs Hockey Camps in the school holidays, which are aimed at all levels of children aged 8 – 18. Our camps are suitable for Beginners who have limited hockey experience, Intermediate players who play at Club or County and Advanced players who train at Talent Academy, Regional level and beyond. There are usually specific sessions designed for goalkeepers. Please note that we do not have a facility to provide kit for goal keepers as due to the very specific individual requirements of goal keeping kit it is expected that goal keepers will have their own kit, or will have access to club or school kit that they are comfortable in using.
Private 1-2-1 sessions are often available at our Camps. Please book these at the time of booking onto our camps.
As well as structured group coaching we make sure each child receives the individual guidance and tuition they need to progress. Our guest coaches include experienced national league and international coaches and players.
Alongside player coaching we run hockey coaching courses to help develop teachers and club coaches of all levels.
Hockey Camps 2024
Hockey Coaching Academy Camps 2024 (Cambridge):
February Half-Term - Monday 19th & Tuesday 20th February
Easter – Tuesday 2nd Wednesday 3rd April & Thursday 4th April
Monday 8th Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th April
May Day – Monday 6th May
May Half-Term – Tuesday 28th Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th May
Summer – Sunday 11th August
Thursday 29th & Friday 30th August
October Half -Term – Monday 28th & Tuesday 29th October
Hockey Coaching Academy Camps 2024 (Ely):
Easter - Thursday 11th April 2024
NEWS
October Half-Term Hockey Camps (Cambridge) - Monday 28th & Tuesday 29th October 2024
Our October half-term hockey camps will be in Cambridge on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th October 2024. We are delighted to once again run these camps at St Mary's School Sports Ground, Long Road, Cambridge, CB2 8PX. We have a great team of coaches ready and waiting to help inspire you. After our hockey camps we will also be running some optional post camp small group skills sessions, (max 6 outfield players per group), from 3.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. each day, at a low additional cost of £15.00 per player. We will also be running some post camp 1 to 1 sessions at a cost of £35.00. These will run from 3.00 - 4.00 pm and 4.00 - 5.00 pm.
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Specialist Goal Keeper Coach Andy Stopps will be coaching at our half-term hockey camps on Monday 28th October 2024
We are delighted to announce that Cambridgeshire County and Talent Academy Centre Goal Keeper Coach Andy Stopps will be coaching at our October half-term hockey camps on Monday 28th October 2024. You can find out more about Andy and how he can help you develop your goalkeeping skills on his website. http://www.thehockeygoalkeepercoach.co.uk.
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Nigel D'Cruz confirmed for our October Half-Term Hockey Camps in Cambridge.
Once again the dribble master Nigel D'Cruz will be with us demonstrating his unique abilities and mastery of moving with the ball, and helping to inspire the next generation of hockey stars. Nigel will be coaching at both days of our October half-term Hockey Camps in Cambridge. Come and learn from the best and then test your skills against him and our other coaches.
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Paul Visagie confirmed for our August Hockey Camps
We are pleased to confirm that former Zimbabwe Junior International, Cambridgeshire County U15 Girls Head Coach and former England Hockey Junior Regional Performance Centre U17 Boys Head Coach, Paul Visagie will be returning to coach at our late summer hockey camp in Cambridge on Friday 30th August 2024.
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Fred Whatling confirmed for our August Hockey Camps
Cambridgeshire County U14 Girls Head Coach and Cambridge Talent Academy Coach Fred Whatling will be coaching at our August hockey camps on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th August 2024.
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Connor Webb confirmed for our May Half-Term Hockey Camps in Cambridge
Connor has representative honours at England U21 and plays in the Premier division of the National League. He has just returned from playing in the Australian Premier League and will be coaching at our Cambridge Camps on Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th May 2024.
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Josh Webb confirmed for our May Half-Term Hockey Camps
National League player Josh Webb will be coaching at our May Half-Term Hockey camps in Cambridge on Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th May 2024.
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Will Prentice confirmed for our Bank Holiday Hockey Camp on Monday 6th May 2024
We are delighted to announce that Will is back with us at Cambridge for our Bank Holiday hockey camp on Monday 6th May 2024. With representative honours at England U18 and England U21 Will is currently playing for Beeston Men's 1's in the Premier Division of the National League.
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Australian Premier League Coach Fred Notman confirmed for our October Half-Term Hockey Camps
Federation of International Hockey Level 3 Coach and Head Coach for the North East Hockey Club, (who play in the Australian Premier league), Fred Notman will be coaching at our October Half-Term hockey camps. We are absolutely delighted to have Fred with us for both days so please grab this opportunity to be coached by Fred before he goes back to Australia.
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Mads Newitt will be coaching at our Cambridge Camp on Tuesday 14th February
Playing in the Premier division of the National League with Beeston Ladies 1's Mads is back with us to showcase her attacking and goal scoring skills at our Cambridge Camp.
Read MoreOctober Half-Term Hockey Camps
Monday 28th October 2024
St Mary's School Sports Ground, Long Road, Cambridge, CB2 8PX. 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Ages 8-18 £45.00 for one day £85.00 for two days 15% Sibling Discount Available (Early bird discounts for all bookings before 30th September £40.00 for 1 day & £77.50 for 2 days) Small group skills sessions, (max 6 outfield players per group), from 3.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. Cost - £15.00 per player There will also be a limited number of 1 to 1 Sessions from 3.00 - 4.00 pm and 4.00 - 5.00 pm. Cost £35.00. To book please e-mail david@hockeycoachingacademy.co.uk. or coachgrammer@aol.com
Tuesday 29th October 2024
St Mary's School Sports Ground, Long Road, Cambridge, CB2 8PX. 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Ages 8-18 £45.00 for one day £85.00 for two days 15% Sibling Discount Available (Early bird discounts for all bookings before 30th September £40.00 for 1 day & £77.50 for 2 days) Small group skills sessions, (max 6 outfield players per group), from 3.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. Cost - £15.00 per player There will also be a limited number of 1 to 1 Sessions from 3.00 - 4.00 pm & 4.00 - 5.00 pm. Cost £35.00. To book please e-mail david@hockeycoachingacademy.co.uk. or coachgrammer@aol.com
October Hockey Camps (Cambridge)
Monday 28th October 2024
Tuesday 29th October 2024
St Mary's School Sports Ground, Long Road, Cambridge, CB2 8PX
10.00 am - 3.00 pm each day
£45.00 for one day
£85.00 for two days
15% Sibling Discount Available
Optional Small Groups Skills Sessions (outfield players only - max 6 per group), from 3.30 - 4.30 p.m. each day.
Cost £15.00
1 to 1 Sessions 3.00 - 4.00 p.m. or 4.00 - 5.00 p.m.
Cost £35.00
To book your daughter/son a place please e-mail jess@hockeycoachingacademy.co.uk
or coachgrammer@aol.com
Full details regarding the camp and payment information will then be forwarded to you.
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Why Choose the Hockey Coaching Academy?
Quality over Quantity
We provide a high coach to player ratio to ensure that you have the best experience at our camps and performance sessions.
We limit the maximum number of participants to ensure that you receive the complete coaching experience.
All of our camps are individually planned and designed to ensure you develop to your fullest potential.
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- Cambridge Camps February 2024
- Ely Camp April 2024
- Cambridge Camp April 2024
- Cambridge May Day 2024
- Cambridge Camps May Half-Term 2024
- Cambridge Camps August 2024
Contact
- Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
- +44-07974 349036 - David
- jess@hockeycoachingacademy.co.uk
- Mon-Fri - 08:00-20.00
Terms & Conditions
The following information is designed to provide parents, guardians and carers with information regarding about The Hockey Coaching Academies Terms and Conditions, our Safeguarding policies and other general information about our hockey camps.
The safety and security of every child is given the highest priority during our camps and all children are supervised at all times including, where and when applicable, break and lunch times. We have a detailed booking system and upon arrival each child is registered and then checked out upon departure. We also ensure that there is always at least one First Aid trained member of staff on site.
1. Medical Information.
At the time that you book your child onto our courses and camps we will request information regarding your child’s health. It is important that you disclose information regarding any relevant medical, physical or behavioural issues, that you inform us of any activities that they may not be able to take part in and that we are made fully aware of any health challenges such as allergies, diabetes or epilepsy. It is vital that we are made aware if your child suffers from any allergies and/or carries an Epi-pen. In all such instances children must bring their own Epi-pen with them. If an incident arises we will always call 999 after Epi-pen use, (even if the child recovers quickly), as they will still need to be checked by medical staff. Following any such incident we will always inform the parent/carer. All information given will be kept completely confidential.
In some instances we may require you to complete additional forms and provide further information. When booking your child onto our courses and camps you understand and accept that a First Aid trained member of the team may administer medical treatment or seek emergency medical advice should they need to. Parent/Guardians/Carers will be informed immediately in the event that emergency medical treatment or advice is required.
2. Food - Lunch and Snacks.
All attendees on our courses and camps should bring with them sufficient food and snacks to meet their dietary and energy requirements for the duration of the course or camp. Where this covers a lunch time, they should also bring with them a packed lunch.
3. Hydration.
Participation in sport and physical activity, (especially during warm weather), means that there is a higher risk of dehydration. Children and coaches will need to drink more than they would normally. Sufficient drinks and snacks should be provided by parents/guardians/carers for their children throughout the duration of the course or camp and all attendees should have a refillable water bottle with them, which they should take with them to the pitch for use during activity and at breaktimes. Regular water breaks are be scheduled based on the weather conditions and the hotter it is the more breaks will be scheduled. If children require, or request, extra water breaks they will be allowed to take them.
Children will not be exposed to excessive periods in the sun. However, as hockey is an outdoor activity then the children will be exposed, to some degree, to the sun. It is important that parents and players take reasonable precautions to ensure that the effect of the sun is limited, (for example by wearing appropriate clothing, regularly applying sun cream and by staying in the shade where possible during drinks breaks). Hockey Coaching Academy Staff will not apply sun cream under any circumstance, but they will encourage children to apply it themselves at appropriate points in the day.
4. Protective Equipment - Mouthguards, Shinpads and Goal Keeping Kit.
Mouthguards and Shinpads must be worn at all times during training and match play. It is also strongly recommended that players wear a protective glove on their left hand.
If you are a goalkeeper, it is vital that you ensure that your kit is both complete and intact. That includes ensuring that everything with straps, buckles, belts, screws and bolts are where they should be and that they are not missing or in need of repair. If you are borrowing kit from clubs and/or schools, please ensure that the kit is fit for purpose.
5. Photography.
As part of our booking and consent form, we will ask you to provide permission for your child to be photographed and/or videoed for promotional material and to aid player development. You have the right to withhold such permission.
6. Booking and Payment Policy.
Responsibility for all booking details lies with the parents/guardians/carers when making the initial booking. The Hockey Coaching Academy reserves the right to cancel, or amend, courses and camps in exceptional circumstances. Payment for any course or camp with The Hockey Coaching Academy must be made at the time of booking.
7. Cancellation Policy.
You may cancel for any reason up to one week in advance of the starting date of your course or camp booking in order to receive a full refund. Cancellations made after this date due to illness or injury will be booked at sympathetically depending upon circumstances, although a small charge may still be levied. In the event that we are forced to cancel any courses or camps due to bad weather or coach illness then we guarantee to refund your money in full.
8. Insurance.
For the avoidance of doubt The Hockey Coaching Academies individual coaches are personally insured through England Hockey.
9. Complaints Procedure.
The Hockey Coaching Academy is committed to ensuring your child has an outstanding experience on our courses and camps. If you are not satisfied with the service we provide, then we want to know. If your child is still on the course or camp we can usually resolve any problem. If we hear of a problem after the course or camp then we will take great care to look into the matter but are unable to provide compensation. Please talk to a member of the coaching team promptly if you have any concerns. Your complaint will be taken very seriously and dealt with swiftly.
10. Data Protection - The Hockey Coaching Academy Data Protection Policy (October 2022).
General.
In order for The Hockey Coaching Academy to carry out its work we must collect and process personal data, (as defined below), relating to players, parents/guardians/carers and coaches. The Hockey Coaching Academy takes the confidentiality of all personal data very seriously and takes all reasonable steps to comply with the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation, (GDPR). It is our objective to only collect personal data that is necessary to meet and deliver our coaching service to the highest quality and to retain that information no longer than is necessary.
We are the data controller, responsible for the processing and management of any personal data you share with us. Questions, comments and requests regarding this Data Protection Policy are welcomed and should be addressed to david@hockeycoachingacademy.co.uk.
Definitions.
Personal Data: Any information that relates to an individual who can be identified from that information, whether directly or indirectly.
Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, including collecting, using, storing, amending, disclosing or destroying it.
This policy will apply to information regardless of the way it is collected, used, recorded, stored and destroyed, irrespective of whether it is held in paper files or electronically.
All coaches and administrators involved in collecting, processing and disclosure of personal data will be aware of their duties and responsibilities by adhering to these guidelines.
The Hockey Coaching Academy will keep personal data up to date: by storing and destroying it securely; by not collecting and retaining excessive amounts of data; by protecting personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access and disclosure; and by ensuring the appropriate technical measures are in place to protect personal data.
Data Protection Principles.
The Hockey Coaching Academy processes personal data in accordance with the following data protection principles:
The Hockey Coaching Academy collects personal data only for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes, and data is not then processed in a manner which is incompatible with those purposes.
Personal data processed by The Hockey Coaching Academy is adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary for the purposes of processing.
The Hockey Coaching Academy takes all reasonable steps to ensure that inaccurate personal data is rectified or deleted without delay.
The Hockey Coaching Academy keeps personal data for no longer than is necessary.
The Hockey Coaching Academy adopts appropriate measures to make sure that personal data is secure, and protected against unauthorised or unlawful processing, and accidental loss, destruction or damage.
What Information Do We Collect?
Players: Name, Parents/guardians/carers email, Date of Birth, Medical history/conditions, Photos and recordings, Emergency contact details of parent/guardian.
Coaches: Name, Address, Contact numbers, Email, Emergency contact details, Photos and Recordings, DBS details.
How Long Do We Keep Your Personal Information?
We will hold your personal data on our system for a minimum of six months and a maximum of twelve months with the exception of our mailing list. You can unsubscribe to mailing list at any point by emailing us at David@hockeycoachingacademy.co.uk.
When we no longer need your personal data it will only be retained in order to comply with future legal obligations such as compliance with tax requirements, and the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims
We will securely destroy all personal data and financial information once we no longer need it.
Sharing Personal Data.
The Hockey Coaching Academy will never sell your personal data.
All personal data will be treated as strictly confidential and will only be shared with other members of the Hockey Coaching Academy team where appropriate.
We never share your information with any third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Personal Data Will Be Used For The Following Purposes:
To share, where appropriate, with the coaching team so as to ensure best practise and the safety of the players and coaches, (i.e. medical information).
To enable us to contact you in the case of a medical emergency, or to discuss your booking.
Disclosure and Barring Service checks, where appropriate.
To communicate with you regard to news, events and activities at the Hockey Coaching Academy.
To use on promotional material, (such as the Hockey Coaching Academy website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other such mediums).
To aid player development and maximise their improvement.
To manage our own accounts and records.
Protecting Your Personal Data.
We have implemented generally acceptable standards of technology and operational security in order to protect personal data from loss, misuse or unauthorised alteration or destruction.
You will be notified promptly in the case of any breach of personal data which might expose you to serious risk.
Payment.
No financial information, (bank details, credit card information etc.), are held by the Hockey Coaching Academy.
We may ask for your bank account details in order to process any refunds you may have requested. We will endeavour not to keep any emails from you containing your bank details any longer than necessary.
Your Rights.
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights in respect of your personal data:
To access your personal data held by the Hockey Coaching Academy.
To be provided with information about how your personal data is processed by the Hockey Coaching Academy.
To have your personal data corrected by the Hockey Coaching Academy.
To have your personal data erased in certain circumstances by the Hockey Coaching Academy.
To object or restrict how your personal data is processed by the Hockey Coaching Academy.
To lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioners Office https://ico.org.uk
Review Of Policy.
We reserve the right to amend this Data Protection Policy from time to time without prior notice. You are advised to check our website www.hockeycoachingacademy.co.uk regularly for any amendments.
11. Feedback.
If you wish to find out more information or have a question regarding the content within this guide then please do not hesitate to contact us. We also value any feedback on our courses, camps and coaches that you wish to give us. The service that we provide is constantly being reviewed and developed and if you have any suggestions on how we can further enhance our services then please contact us on the email address David@hockeycoachingacademy.co.uk.
Privacy Notice (October 2022)
General.
In order for The Hockey Coaching Academy to carry out its work we must collect and process personal data relating to players, parents/guardians/carers and coaches. We endeavour to do this in a transparent and open manner and to only collect data that we require for the delivery of our coaching services and to ensure the well-being and safety of all participants on our courses and camps. Together with our Terms and Conditions this Privacy Notice sets out how we use and look after the personal information that we collect from you.
The Hockey Coaching Academy takes the confidentiality of all personal data very seriously and takes all reasonable steps to comply with the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation, (GDPR). It is our objective to only collect personal data that is necessary to meet and deliver our coaching service to the highest quality and to retain that information no longer than is necessary.
We are the data controller, responsible for the processing and management of any personal data you share with us. Questions, comments and requests regarding this Privacy Policy are welcomed and should be addressed to david@hockeycoachingacademy.co.uk.
Definitions.
Personal Data: Any information that relates to an individual who can be identified from that information, whether directly or indirectly.
Processing: Any operation performed on personal data, including collecting, using, storing, amending, disclosing or destroying it.
This policy will apply to information regardless of the way it is collected, used, recorded, stored and destroyed, irrespective of whether it is held in paper files or electronically.
All coaches and administrators involved in collecting, processing and disclosure of personal data will be aware of their duties and responsibilities by adhering to these guidelines.
The Hockey Coaching Academy will keep personal data up to date: by storing and destroying it securely; by not collecting and retaining excessive amounts of data; by protecting personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access and disclosure; and by ensuring the appropriate technical measures are in place to protect personal data.
Who Are The Hockey Coaching Academy?
The Hockey Coaching Academy is a sports coaching business that specialises in providing hockey coaching services to children and adults via hockey courses, hockey camps and one-to-one sessions.
The Hockey Coaching Academy is a data controller under the GDPR.
The Hockey Coaching Academy has appointed David Grammer as the data controller and should you have any queries, questions, comments or complaints then please use the contact details below:
Email: david@hockeycoachingacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 07974 349036
Further details on the GDPR can be found at the website for the Information Commissioner: https://ico.org.uk
What Type Of Personal Data Do We Collect And Process?
- Names, telephone numbers, email addresses, date of birth.
- Emergency contact details of parents/guardians/carers.
- Information about individuals' health and welfare and contact details for their next of kin.
- Bank details when a refund needs to be processed.
- Consent to take photographs and video footage for promotional material and to aid player development.
- Details of coaches qualifications, insurance, DBS, safeguarding and first aid certification.
Your data may be collected via an email, telephone conversation, in the ordinary course of interaction between ourselves and you, or via the completion of a course or camp boking form.
Why Do We Store Your Personal Data?
To ensure that we can provide the best possible service and experience to our players and their parents/guardians/carers.
To enable us to contact you in the case of a medical emergency, or to discuss your booking.
To enable us to plan and deliver our coaching sessions for the benefit of all of our participants.
To ensure that all of our participants are working in a safe environment.
To ensure that you can be kept updated with courses, camps and services, where you have consented to be contacted.
To request your views about our service.
Where Do We Store Your Personal Data?
We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used or accessed in an unauthorised way, altered or disclosed. All data is held on encrypted databases.
We have implemented generally acceptable standards of technology and operational security in order to protect personal data from loss, misuse or unauthorised alteration or destruction.
You will be notified promptly in the case of any breach of personal data which might expose you to serious risk.
How Long Do We Keep Your Personal Information?
We will hold your personal data on our system for a minimum of six months and a maximum of twelve months with the exception of our mailing list. You can unsubscribe to mailing list at any point by emailing us at David@hockeycoachingacademy.co.uk.
When we no longer need your personal data it will only be retained in order to comply with future legal obligations such as compliance with tax requirements, and the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims
We will securely destroy all personal data and financial information once we no longer need it.
Who Do We Share Your Personal Data With?
The Hockey Coaching Academy will never sell your personal data.
All personal data will be treated as strictly confidential and will only be shared with other members of the Hockey Coaching Academy team where appropriate.
We never share your information with any third parties for their own marketing purposes.
What Are Your Rights?
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights in respect of your personal data:
To access your personal data held by the Hockey Coaching Academy.
To be provided with information about how your personal data is processed by the Hockey Coaching Academy.
To have your personal data corrected by the Hockey Coaching Academy.
To have your personal data erased in certain circumstances by the Hockey Coaching Academy.
To object or restrict how your personal data is processed by the Hockey Coaching Academy.
To lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioners Office https://ico.org.uk
You have the right to ask us not to process your personal data for marketing purposes. Our website may from time to time, contain links to and from the websites from our partner networks and affiliates. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that these websites have their own privacy policies and that we do not accept any responsibilities or liabilities for these polices.
Review Of Policy.
We reserve the right to amend this Data Protection Policy from time to time without prior notice. You are advised to check our website www.hockeycoachingacademy.co.uk regularly for any amendments.
Safeguarding & protecting Children
Safeguarding Policy
Policy Statement.
The Hockey Coaching Academy provides hockey coaching and athletic development coaching to children and young adults aged between 7 – 18 years old, at a variety of school, club and university venues. Our coaching is delivered via half or full day courses, half or full day hockey camps, or 1 to 1 sessions.
The Hockey Coaching Academy places the highest priority on the safety and enjoyment of all children and young people engaged within our programmes, and acknowledges our duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
The Hockey Coaching Academy has adopted England Hockey’s Safeguarding and Protecting Young People in Hockey Policy which binds all clubs, associations and individuals involved in hockey. This policy will be strictly enforced and all players, coaches and parents are directed to read it and use as reference for any issues that might be of concern. Details of this policy can be found on the England Hockey website under England Hockey Safeguarding Policy.
The Hockey Coaching Academy also has adopted the England Hockey Safe Hockey provisions and these provisions will also be strictly enforced.