Hockey News 2010
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Lee Morton Makes His Debut For Kelburne First Team
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Lee Morton in action
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Lee Morton made his debut for the Scottish Champions Glynhill Kelburne 1st XI on Saturday, 20 November 2010, against Edinburgh University 1st XI. Making his first appearance at aged only 15, Lee was far from overawed by the occasion and had an outstanding game playing both in midfield and in the front line. Although he didn’t manage to get on the score sheet himself he contributed to many of the build ups that led to the goals with his team winning 8-1.
Next up for Lee and the team was their Scottish Cup tie against Falkirk G.H. on Sunday, 21 November 2010. Holders Glynhill Kelburne, who were severely restricted by injuries, saw off Second Division Falkirk 6-0 and Lee opened the scoring in only four minutes with a great turn and shot .
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Ten Quick Questions On Delhi by Kenny Bain
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Shy Kenny wearing shades and flying the flag for Scotland! |
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What 5 words would you use to describe Delhi?
Different, classy, poor, happy and colourful.
What was your most exciting experience performing?
It would have to be the India game or the Trinidad game when we won our first match, oh and I scored our first goals when I bagged two!
What was your scariest moment?
I had to get new hockey shoes during the Games and some Commonwealth Games people had to take me around Delhi to try and find some. Yes, it’s an experience I will never forget!
Most frustrating?
Not having WiFi in our rooms as I had to go else where to Skype. Also having my apartment clothes dryer nicked! That was a mystery!
W hat did you learn about yourself?
That, no matter how fun, exciting and amazing these trips are, you still miss your loved ones so much. I also learned that with good preparation, training hard and early it can make your experiences so much better!
What performance of the Games impressed you the most?
Jocelyn Rae, the tennis player, as she was a late call in to the Games and she wins gold! Fantastic!
Lasting memory?
Playing against India in our last group match in front of about 20,000 people. It was unbelievable! The opening ceremony was awesome too.
In what way has the Glasgow School of Sport helped you get to the Games?
The School made me the player and person I am today. I always let people know that I have the School at heart!
What message would you give to other aspiring Glasgow School of Sport pupils?
Never doubt yourself, always think positive and your goals and dreams will come true. These experiences are a once in a lifetime opportunity, don’t throw it away and never stop giving 100% commitment. You will find it hard in the process with missing friends and family but the outcome is, that in the longer term, you will become a greater person and athlete.
What's the focus for you now in your sport?
I’m in Holland playing full time for HDM and loving it.
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Kenny Bain in action for Scotland |
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Kenny Bain in action for his club team HDM |
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Nine Quick Questions On Delhi by Amy Gibson
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Amy gives Delhi the thumbs up! |
Amy in the centre holding the saltire |
What 5 words would you use to describe Delhi?
Amazing, Friendly, Colourful, Scary and Brilliant!
Most frustrating?
Being the reserve and not getting to play.
What did you learn about yourself?
How much I want to be the No.1 keeper for the 2014 games and that what I do now will help me on my way.
What performance of the games impressed you the most?
The Scottish tennis players when they won the gold in the mixed doubles!
Your scariest moment?
The journey back from the badminton or the time we had to cross a 5 lane road with no traffic lights!
In what way has the Glasgow School of Sport helped you get to the games?
It has helped me improve over the 4 years I was there, made me into a much better hockey player and brought me out my shell into a more confident person.
What message would you give to other aspiring Glasgow School of Sport pupils?
Take every opportunity that Glasgow School of Sport brings you, train hard, it will only help you reach your potential when your older.
What's the focus for you now in your sport?
To be No.1 in the 2014 games in Glasgow, and to try and promote hockey but not too much that the youngsters get better than me!!
Lasting memory?
It's hard to pick one! The night we went to watch Susan Egelstaff in the semi-final of the badminton and the crazy rickshaw drive back to the hotel! (Kareena was hanging out the front!)
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Ten Quick Questions On Delhi by William Marshall
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William in action |
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What 5 words would you use to describe Delhi?
Picturesque, crazy, humid, exciting and surprising.
What was your m ost exciting experience?
When I walked out the changing areas before our game against India and I could hear the crowd. Then when I walked on to the pitch and could see the crowd - it was amazing. Can you imagine what it will be like in Glasgow in 2014?
Most frustrating?
Letting the opportunity slip by without the Scotland team managing to get a good result when we played against the big hockey countries.
W hat did you learn about yourself?
I learned that I am more than capable of competing with the best.
What performance of the games impressed you the most?
The Indian girls' 400 metres relay, that was incredible.
Your scariest moment?
When I walked out of the village wearing my Scotland kit. Everyone was staring at us!
In what way has the Glasgow School of Sport helped you get to the games?
The hours of individual hockey training, strength and conditioning training, the trips abroad to see international level matches and the constant support in every area. The Glasgow School of Sport also made me realise my potential which gave me the drive to get to where I am.
What message would you give to other aspiring Glasgow School of Sport pupils?
Your coaches are some of the best coaches Scotland has, listen to them gain their knowledge and they will guide you in the right direction to become Commonwealth games even Olympic athletes, but ultimately you have to work has hard as you physically can. Believe in yourself, you are capable of competing with the best.
What's the focus for you now in your sport?
I’ve got the EHL in Barcelona and other than that building for the Europeans in Ukraine 2011.
Lasting memory?
Walking out at the opening ceremony with the noise of the stadium - incredible!
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William and his team mates |
William in his kilt |
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Ten Quick Questions On Delhi by Kareena Marshall
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Kareena with her brother William |
Kareena (number 14) with her team mates |
What 5 words would you use to describe Delhi?
It was hot, colourful, friendly and the people are passionate (about) sport.
What was your m ost exciting experience?
It has to be playing in front of approximately 15,000 people against South Africa. The noise was incredible - you couldn’t hear anything!
Most frustrating?
Dealing with the heat! It’s hard playing in 40 degrees when you’re used to a Scottish summer!
Scariest moment?
All the armed guards that went everywhere with us and the soldiers in bunkers with machine guns!
What did you learn about yourself?
That this is what I want to be doing!! The Commonwealth Games was always a dream goal of mine and now I've been - I’m dying to get to the next one.
What performance of the games impressed you the most?
It would have to be anyone from the Scotland team that won a medal. We saw a lot of it on TV and then we saw them back at the village with their medals. That was very impressive and inspiring!
What's the focus for you now in your sport?
Obviously the next long term goal is Glasgow 2014 but most importantly maintaining my place in the Scotland team. We also have the European championships next year.
In what way has the Glasgow School of Sport helped you get to the games?
The school gave me the opportunity to develop my skills and fitness at a young age, but most importantly the school gave me the discipline and understanding about what it takes to make it to the top level.
What message would you give to other aspiring Glasgow School of Sport pupils?
Never stop believing your chance will come, I didn’t. When you get your opportunity grab it with both hands and make sure you really work hard to be the best player in your team or the best in your event. Don’t just go to make up the numbers! Go to win a medal and be the best you can be!
Lasting memory?
It was both William (my brother) and my first Commonwealth Games and we got to go together. Singing the National Anthem for the first game with my mum standing behind me in the crowd singing it with me! Oh, and the penalty I scored against Wales! So that’s 3 memories is that allowed?
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Kareena in action |
Kareena celebrating her goal |
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Coach Derek Forsyth Describes His Experience in Delhi
After all the pre-games media hype of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi and how bad things were made out to be I can only tell you that it was a unbelievable experience and the Indians were fantastic hosts who could not do enough for you.
My role within Team Scotland was Assistant Coach to the Men’s Hockey Team and we had been training for this event for the past eight months. This tournament gave us the opportunity to play against some of the top teams in the world.
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Coach Derek Forsyth (far left) |
We had been drawn in an extremely tough group alongside Australia, Pakistan, Malaysia and our hosts India. Three of these teams are ranked in the top 10 in the world against our ranking of 23rd so any kind of result against any of the these teams was going to be a massive ask.
The team selected for the games included two former Glasgow School of Sport pupils, Willie Marshall and Kenny Bain, along with two former coaches, Mark Ralph and Graham Moodie, so the School was well represented at the Games.
After a couple of days settling into the village and our accommodation we played the first of two practice matches that we had arranged. The match against Canada gave the team the chance to play in the vast hockey stadium which had seating for 16,000 spectators. Although we lost the match the players got the chance to play in the soaring temperatures we would experience in the tournament. Our second match, a few days later, against New Zealand was an improved performance and we drew the match. The team was gradually acclimatising to the conditions and their surroundings.
We were fortunate enough to attend the opening ceremony as we were not competing the next day. It was an incredible experience with all the competing countries gathering in the main stadium. 60,000 spectators welcomed us into the arena along with hundreds of performing artists who produced a spectacular show watched by billions on television and the Internet.
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Scotland in action in Delhi |
Our opening match was against Pakistan although perhaps not the power in world hockey they once were they were still going to be formidable opposition. We played well in the game but their greater experience of playing at this level came through and we lost 3-0. The following day we played the world champions, Australia. Although we played well given the level of opposition and the soaring temperatures we lost 9-0. The result may suggest a walk over but Australia had beaten two teams by similar scores who are ranked much higher than us. Their world renowned coach, Ric Charlesworth, was very complimentary of our play as were several other coaches of the teams we played.
After a days rest which was very much welcomed by the team we played Malaysia. Having played them twice in recent months and losing narrowly we felt this was our best hope of a result in our group matches. Unfortunately we lost the match 2-0 and hopes of finishing higher than our seeding had gone. Next up were India and in a packed arena and their fans created an incredible atmosphere that none of us had ever experienced before. It was a fantastic game but their experience told in the end and we lost 4-0.
With us losing all our group matches we were now playing for 9/10th place and our opponents for this game were Trinidad and Tobago. It was imperative that we won this final game and matched our pre-games seeding. This was our best performance of the games and we won 7-0. The pleasing aspect of this game was that several players scored including former School of Sport pupils Willie, with one goal, and Kenny with two. Our tournament was finally over and although we finished ninth the players had performed brilliantly against teams ranked much higher in the world rankings. Hopefully the experience of the Delhi Games will inspire many of them to go on to greater success.
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Team Scotland Men's Hockey team resplendent in their kilts - Derek Forsyth 2nd from left, William Marshall 4th from left and Kenny Bain 4th from right |
Before we travelled home, we took the opportunity to visit one of the Wonders of the World – the Taj Mahal. It was an incredible day travelling to the Taj seeing the extremes of India’s way of life - from the brutal poverty to the riches of the Taj Mahal.
The closing ceremony was equally spectacular particularly as it was the handing over of the Commonwealth flag to the Lord Provost of Glasgow, proud hosts of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Hopefully Glasgow can learn from the Delhi experience and provide an equally if not more extravagant games. 2014 here we come.
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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.
