Gentofte Hockey Club recently hosted a highly successful FIH Level 1 coaching course, marking an important step forward for coach education in Denmark.
Organised in collaboration with EuroHockey educator Tomislav Jamičić and supported by the FIH Academy, it offered accreditation at FIH Level 1 level and highlighted the growing commitment of national associations and clubs to develop their own educational pathways.
Delivered over an intensive weekend, the programme brought together nine coaches from four different clubs across the country: Gentofte, Vestegnen, Odin, and Hjørring.
The course followed the established FIH Level 1 format, combining both theoretical and practical learning. The opening sessions focused on key coaching principles, session structure, and strategies for creating engaging and educational environments for young players.
Participants then moved into a practical phase where they designed and delivered training sessions to the Gentofte kids group.
This hands-on element proved to be a standout feature. Coaches gained valuable real-world experience while receiving feedback from tutors and peers and the young players themselves enjoyed being part of the learning process.
** Coach educator Tomislav Jamičić leads a session at Gentofte
Reflecting on the weekend, local organiser Martin Rasmussen highlighted the collaborative spirit of the event: “The biggest success of the weekend was seeing coaches from different clubs come together with a shared passion for developing young players and making hockey fun.”
He added: “Every participant left the course with new ideas, inspiration, and practical tools that they can immediately take back to their clubs.
“There were many highlights throughout the weekend, but perhaps the most significant one is that coach education in Danish hockey has truly started to gain momentum. Even before the course ended, participants were already asking when the next coaching course would take place.
“This weekend felt like the beginning of an exciting journey for hockey development in Denmark.”
The course was supported through a EuroHockey Solidarity Grant alongside local funding, demonstrating how targeted investment can accelerate development at grassroots level.
Importantly, it also showcased how clubs and associations are increasingly taking initiative in advancing coach education independently.
Find out more
EuroHockey awards a number of Solidarity grants every year to support development initiatives that demonstrate a clear strategy to grow the game. Click the link to find out more:
https://eurohockey.org/programme-session/eurohockey-solidarity-grants
