Press Release - 13/01/2003

East Antrim Hockey Club
13 January 2003

For further information, contact:
Stephen Swann
Press Release Officer - East Antrim Hockey Club
34 Carnmoney Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 6HP
078 0316 7731
http://www.eastantrim.co.uk/

COACHING POSITION AVAILABLE

East Antrim Hockey Club are seeking to fill the position of 1st XI coach for the 2003-2004 season. After much debate, the Club have made the decision that in order to improve the playing standard of the 1st XI squad, and externally appointed coach is a necessity. The appointment, however, will be a tough one. The Club are ambitious and are hopeful that they can attract the very best coaches.

The successful candidate will have had prior experience of coaching a 1st XI team and will have had experience of playing to an equivalent level at least.

The position's responsibilities will include the development of those players that make up the 1st XI squad, the development of the team as a whole, input to the team selection process and the handling of team affairs on match day. The coach will also be expected to report directly to the Club's Executive Committee as and when requested. Ultimately, though, the coach will be expected to drive the 1st XI to success in accordance with the Club's development plan.

Anyone interested should email job@eastantrim.co.uk including a CV and any other relevant details by 28th March 2003 and more information can be found at the Club's website - www.eastantrim.co.uk