Athlete Program

Hockey

 
 

Program overview

The South East Sports Academy is accepting scholarship nominations from female and male athletes from the SESA region interested in participating in selection trials for the Academy’s Hockey program. This program is specifically designed to underpin the Hockey NSW Pathway Program.

Scholarship benefits

  • Provide an environment for the athletes to develop and progress to Hockey NSW state teams.

  • Give access to quality performance support services and programs as athletes progress through the Hockey NSW pathways

  • Prepare athletes for the pathway Hockey season, including national tournaments.

  • Provide a coach education program for coaches, with the support of Hockey NSW.

Athlete eligibility

To gain selection into the Hockey Program athletes must satisfy the eligibility criteria and demonstrate the following:

  • U16’s and U18’s In 2027

  • Athletes selected by Hockey NSW.

  • Reside, attend school, or compete for an affiliate sporting club within the defined boundaries of The South East Sports Academy (SESA)

  • Athletes must be a member of a Hockey NSW registered hockey club.

Conditions of scholarship

SESA Hockey Scholarship holders are expected to:

  • Attend all program activities

  • Be committed and prepared to work toward improving performance

  • Be committed to a holistic approach to athlete development

  • Not take or use performance enhancing drugs or illegal drugs or participate in other activities that are prohibited by the South East Sports Academy Code of Conduct

  • Behave and dress in a professional and dignified manner when representing SESA

  • Attend Athlete Education Sessions

  • An athlete levy of $300 will apply which covers the cost of program activities.

  • Uniform levy $170 (mandatory for new SESA athletes). Uniform items can be purchased by returning athlete but not compulsory if uniform is still in good condition.

  • The SESA squad may compete in various competitions / camps throughout the program and an additional cost maybe incurred to support some of these events/tours.

 
 

2026-27 SESA Hockey Coaching Team

Head Coach - Naomi Jones

Assitant Coach - Caitlin Jones

2026-27 SESA Hockey Scholarship Athletes

Congratulations to the following successful athletes

Buddy Green (Goulburn-Mulwarree)

Arabelle Thompson (Wingecarribee)

Henry Galland Upper (Lachlan)

Sophia Galland (Upper Lachlan)

Florence Douglas (Goulburn-Mulwarree)

Brydie Schofield (Wingecarribee)

Joey Schofield (Wingecarribee)

Bonnie Rose (Goulburn-Mulwarree)

Ollie Croker (Upper Lachlan)

Sid McPherson (Goulburn-Mulwarree)