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Netherlands: Iris Nikerk quits effective immediately: ‘I was burning out’

Her decision was surprising. The timing perhaps even crazier. Right before the start of the most exciting phase of the season. Rotterdam goalkeeper Iris Nikerk, only 25 years old, stopped field hockey suddenly last week. ‘Everyone may think this is very strange. But this is better for myself and the team.’ She is just at […]
South Africa: Coach Tsoanelo Pholo’s People Passion Fuels her Journey as an International Leader in Women’s Hockey

Coaches can be likened to CEOs, and it’s not hard to see why. They help their respective teams not just with performance but with their goals, strategies, and overcoming obstacles, as well as assisting with their personal growth as team leaders. A coach who embodies these qualities is Tsoanelo Pholo, the former South African hockey […]