Women's and Ladies Teams - Cheltenham Hockey Club

Women's Teams

Hi, and welcome to the women's section of Cheltenham Hockey Club!

We have three women's teams competing in various leagues within the West Women's hockey set-up and we cater for players of all standards and abilities.

During the season, women's training for all players takes place at Balcarras School from 6.30 - 8.00pm on Thursday evenings. Players are expected to arrive at 6.00pm to take part in the club training run and warm up, prior to stepping on to the pitch. A typical training session covers work on basic skills, stick and ball work, set pieces and sessions on game play, either new or prompted by events from the previous weekend's match. Sessions are split into squads with Will Pearce responsible for overall training, with a support team that includes Peter Duffy, Simon Padley, Ross Polgrean and Chris Purnell.

Will Pearce Profile

Coach: Level 2
CRB Check: Current
First Aid: Current
Child Protection: Current

Hockey has been a major part of Will Pearce's life since he progressed through the ranks at Cheltenham Junior Hockey association. He has represented England from U16 through to U21, travelling throughout Europe to play in major competitions, captaining his country during this period. After leaving Dean Close school in 2005 he travelled to Australia to progress his playing career and develop his coaching. Since returning, Will has played for Cannock Hockey club in the EHL Premier division and has represented them in the European Hockey league, scoring on his debut. After lead coaching the U17 County Girls' and other ladies teams during 2009/10 Will was awarded Gloucestershire Hockey Association Coach of the Year. Will's aim is to create an environment in which players can succeed whilst leaving nothing to chance, supporting players to be the best they can be. His long term ambition is for the CHC women to be playing in the EHL by 2015.