Hockey News
Bain Scores on 50th Cap
Kenny Bain, recent graduate from Glasgow School of Sport scores on his fiftieth cap against the Americans.
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Kenny Bain |
The Americans came to Forthbank as favourites and left on the wrong end of a 3-0 defeat at the hands of a Scotland squad in the final stages of their build-up for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi next month. Pleasing for coach Russell Garcia was the manner in which his charges totally dominated proceedings against a side three places ahead in the world rankings, and the score could have been even higher with a little more composure in front of goal.
After early chances fell to Cammie Fraser, Gavin Byers and John Harris, Glynhill Kelburne striker Kenny Bain celebrated his fiftieth Scotland cap with the opener in 15 minutes. Sheer persistence by Byers created the opening, Bain feinted his first shot to take out the keeper and then fired the ball into the empty net.
Kenny joins five other School of Sport pupils in their selection to Team Scotland competing in the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Kenny will be joined on the hockey field by William Marshall and Kareena Marshall (Women's team) and by badminton player Kirsty Gilmour, gymnast Ryan McKee and swimmer Michael Jamieson.
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International Matches
Glasgow School of Sport Hockey pupils had a busy April 2010 finally getting a chance to put their talent to the test in some tough games. Congratulations to S2 pupil Jack McAllister, S3 pupil Lee Morton and S4 pupil Harry Godfrey who all made there international debuts representing Scotland at Under 16 level in the recent three match test series versus Wales.
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Lee Morton |
Jack McAllister |
The boys played in three games versus Wales losing two goals to nil and three goals to two before beating their hosts by two goals to one in the pouring rain. Next up for the Under 16s is the Home Nations Tournament in England to which all the boys are hopeful of selection.
Also involved in these games were S4 pupil Michael O'Donovan, Harry Godfrey and Rhury Smith who made his debut for the Under 18 Scottish team versus Wales. Well done to everyone involved.
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Michael O'Donovan, Harry Godfrey and Rhury Smith |
Aidan Black |
Aidan Black made his debut for Scotland Under 21s in the recent Four Nation's event in Germany. Scotland did very well finishing in second place after good wins against Poland and France. The Germans however were just too strong for the talented young Scottish team.
The boys have been rewarded for their effort as all are in line for more Scotland Caps at Under 16 and Under 18 levels.
Player of the Tournament
Well done to Rhury Smith who was voted as Player of the Day at the Scottish Cup semi-final and final played recently at Peffermill Playing Fields in Edinburgh. Rhury was playing for his club, Western Wildcats, who were victorious in the final against Dundee Wanderers.
1st/2nd Year Tournament
The 1st and 2nd Years played in the Lenzie Academy Hockey Tournament finishing a credible third against far older teams from Douglas Academy. Although they did not lose any games and did not conced any goals the team were out-scored on goal difference and despite obvious disappointment had a very productive day.
The team was Chris McFaddgen, Drew Berry, Molly Godfrey, Jordan Ramsay, Adam McInnes, Zdenko Tekel, Fraser Ward, Antony Small, Edward McLean, Rhuiradh MacArthur and Andrew Duff.
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Outdoor Hockey Training Starts
With what seems like some early signs of Spring, the Glasgow School of Sport hockey players are gearing up for outdoor hockey again. It has been very frustrating with several sessions being lost to the cold, frosty mornings. With the pitch being frostbound the pupils have been doing extra running sessions in Bellahouston Park and also in the school games hall. Once the milder weather is back then the pupils certainly should be fit for their many hockey challenges ahead for the remainder of the season.
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The match against Hutchesons' progresses |
Hockey pupils warm down after the match |
A Glasgow School of Sport select team consisting of pupils from S2 to S4 snatched a late draw against Hutchesons' Grammar School. This was the first game for the School of Sport since they clinically overwhelmed top Belgium club team HC Park last year (2009) in Belgium. A much younger squad drew 1-1 with a physically stronger Hutchesons' first team coached by Athens Olympian Graham Dunlop. A brilliant late equaliser from a slick penalty corner option was skilfully hit home by Michael O'Donovan with four minutes to go.
Michael commented, "I did not know where I was hitting the ball so what chance did the keeper have of saving it!"
This game was the first of a number of fixtures for the School of Sport players. The S1/S2 team is entered in the East Dunbartonshire/Lenzie hockey tournament at the end of May 2010. The senior team will play games against Greenock Academy, Glenniffer High and Douglas Academy after the Spring Break.
Congratulations to Jack McKenzie, Connor Bain, Molly Godfrey, Drew Berry, Fabian Goldie, Jack McAllister, Jock Breckenbridge, Jonathan Turner, Gordon Amour, Brodie Mackay, Michael O Donovan, Harry Godfrey and Craig Morton.
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Indoor Hockey and Fitness
With the arctic weather the hockey programme has been well and truly indoors for the month of January 2010. However, S4 pupils Michael O’Donovan and Harry Godfrey braved the elements to prepare for their up and coming national training outdoor selection day. Orange hockey balls were necessary due to the fine coating of snow. Recently, players have been working very hard on all aspects of their game, especially their fitness training. As part of this a number of pupils have been selected for the West of Scotland Performance Squad. The players are under going vigorous circuit training with Assistant High Performance Hockey Coach Derek Forsyth. Included in this group are Gordon Amour, Chris McFadden, Jonathan Turner, Lee Morton, Michael O’Donovan, Jack McAllister, Harry Godfrey, Aidan Black, Ben Peterson, Rhury Smith and Craig Morton.
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Michael O’Donovan and Harry Godfrey braving the elements |
Selection for National Squads
The West of Scotland Performance Squad is made up of players who have been selected for the Scottish National Under 16 and 18 training squads.
Congratulations to Harry Godfrey, Michael O’Donovan, Jonathan Turner, Lee Morton and Jack McAllister and Gordon Amour who are all in the Under 16 Squad. Molly Godfrey and Drew Berry are also in the Under 16 Girls’ training squad. Rhury Smith, Aidan Black and Ben Peterson are all in the Under 18 training squad with Aidan and Ben also training with the Scotland Under 21 Squad Indoor Inter-district Selection. The following School of Sport pupils were selected for the Under 15 Inter-district tournament on Sunday, 14th February 2010. The tournament was played at Bells Sports Centre in Perth with the West favourites to retain their trophy.
Chris McFadden, Connor Bain, Jock Breckenridge, Adam McInnes, Gordon Amour, Lee Morton, Jack McAllister, Jack McKenzie, Fabian Goldie, Aidan Black and Rhury Smith have been selected for the Under 18 Indoor Inter-districts to be held in Perth at the Bells Sports Centre. Also in the team is former School of Sport pupil Stewart Coeghlan.
Find out how all the players got on in their recent games in our hockey weekly results section.
Pathways into Coaching in the Community - Hockey Initiative
The Pathways into Coaching in the Community - Hockey Initiative gets under way in February 2010 with Assistant High Performance Hockey Coach Euan Miller going out on the road to coach at schools in Drumchapel. A joint partnership project with Culture and Sport Glasgow CRIF team, Euan will be working with Development Officer David Bickley in the 8 week initiative that sees both current and present School of Sport pupils coaching hockey and athletics to primary 6 pupils. At the end of the 8 weeks the primary pupils will visit the school for a hockey tournament.
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Pupils with the SIM and Sportsmatch branded buses with Assistant High Performance Hockey Coach Euan Miller and High Performance Athletics Coach Norrie Hay |
Hundreds of primary pupils will benefit from this exciting project by being introduced to the sport of hockey and athletics and be encouraged to continue with the sport after school. Our young 'apprentice' coaches will be gaining valuable coaching experience which we hope will help support them for a future career in coaching. Who better to inspire and enthuse young people to get involved in sport than School of Sport pupils who are passionate about their sport and career?
This exciting project, 'Pathways into Coaching in the Community', is supported by School of Sport sponsor SIM Ltd and their financial investment has been matched pound for pound by Sportsmatch.
