HOCKEY IRELAND BACKGROUND
Hockey Ireland is the National Governing Body for hockey across the island of Ireland, responsible for the development, governance and performance of the sport from grassroots to elite international competition. Hockey Ireland aims to build a sustainable high-performance system and establish Ireland among the world’s leading hockey nations.
With qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games firmly in our sights, our ambition is to establish Ireland as a consistent force on the European and world stage, building a team capable of challenging the very best and inspiring the next generation of Irish hockey players.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an exciting and prestigious opportunity to lead Ireland’s Senior Men’s National Hockey Team at a defining stage in its development.
Representing Ireland on the international stage is both a privilege and a significant responsibility. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the team’s identity, inspire the next generation of international athletes and play a central role in delivering Ireland’s ambitions at European, World and Olympic level.
With qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games a key priority, this appointment offers the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the future success of Irish hockey, building a competitive, ambitious and high-performing national team capable of challenging the world’s best.
THE ROLE
The Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach is a senior leadership appointment within Hockey Ireland’s High-Performance Programme, carrying responsibility for the performance, development and international competitiveness of Ireland’s Senior Men’s National Team.
Reporting to the Performance Director, the Head Coach will provide the technical, tactical and strategic leadership required to build a competitive, resilient and internationally successful team.
The successful candidate will lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of the performance programme, establish a distinctive playing identity and create an accountable, supportive and high-performing environment.
Directly managing the Assistant Coaches and Head of Athlete Development, while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary practitioners and pathway colleagues, the Head Coach will combine international coaching expertise with strong communication, athlete-centred leadership and evidence-informed performance planning.
THE PERFORMANCE AMBITIONS
The Senior National Team Head Coach will play a central role in delivering Hockey Ireland’s long term international performance ambitions
• Los Angeles 2028: Achieve qualification and compete at the 2028 Olympic Games.
• World Cup 2030: Secure qualification for the 2030 FIH Hockey World Cup.
• World Ranking: Establish Ireland as a Top 8 nation in the FIH World Rankings by 2032.
• Brisbane 2032: Develop and prepare the next generation of international athletes capable of qualifying for and competing successfully at the 2032 Olympic Games.
The Head Coach will be responsible for translating these ambitions into a clear, progressive and measurable performance plan, balancing immediate international results with the long-term development of athletes and the wider programme.
For more Information on the role, please click the how to apply link and follow Hockey Ireland Website
| Contact Andrew Partridge, High Performance Director andrew.partridge@hockey.ie |
