Netherlands:
Which players have the hardest shot in the Tulip big league? Field hockey.nl goes in search of the answer in the new Youtube series ‘Shot Power Challenge’. Today the fifth episode. We visited Amsterdam. There Felice Albers, Noor de Baat and Michelle Fillet took on our speedometer. Per premier league team, three players venture into […]
Netherlands: R’dam: ‘We’d rather invest in players’ future than their wages’
In the “Salary Gap” series, we dive into the world of (un)equal salaries in men’s and women’s field hockey. In this episode: Rotterdam president Jac Bressers thinks top field hockey is too focused on financial rewards. Under his leadership, Rotterdam chooses to better guide players in building a social career. Striker Joy Haarman signed a […]
Hoofdklasse: Jorge Nolte succeeds Jordy van der Waart at Rotterdam
Jordy van der Waart will quit as coach of the Rotterdam women’s team after this season. He will be succeeded by Jorge Nolte, who is currently head coach of Leiden and national coach of Switzerland. Van der Waart is in his second season with the Rotterdam women. Last season he was Brian Vervoort’s assistant, this […]
Netherlands: Kampong button must be turned: ‘Missed the real intransigence’
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Netherlands:
The Easter season was traditionally all about field hockey for the Dutch youth selections. We have listed the performances of the girls and boys teams in the U15, U16 and U18 categories for you. Results Dutch Girls U15 Coach Michiel Veldhuijzen’s team played in Valkenswaard and finished second. Girls U15 Valkenswaard, NL Results April 19 […]
England: Athleteq.App Named Title Partner for the EHL Premier Division Finals 2025
England Hockey is pleased to announce Athleteq.App as the title partner for the 2025 England Hockey League Premier Division Finals. Athleteq.App pioneers intelligent mental performance by combining AI-personalised 24/7 support with access to 2,000+ sports psychologists worldwide. Built specifically for clubs, the platform blends predictive AI with human expertise, helping athletes anticipate and prepare for […]
Scotland: Edinburgh University aim for cup double but Hillhead and Watsonians may have other ideas
24th April 2025 Home » News » Edinburgh University aim for cup double but Hillhead and Watsonians may have other ideas Scottish Cup Final days are always something special for clubs, players, officials and spectators – it is a huge day out to celebrate the denouement of a competition that goes back to 1963.In 2025 […]
Scotland: Duncan Riddell retires from international hockey
Home » News » Duncan Riddell retires from international hockey After 73 caps and five goals for Scotland, as well as two Commonwealth Games appearances, Duncan Riddell has announced his retirement from international hockey. He said: “I’ve had such a great time playing for Scotland and it has been the greatest honour. My wife and […]
Hoofdklasse: Niek Merkus announces farewell at Pinoké
After Sébastien Dockier, Pinoké will also say goodbye to Niek Merkus after this summer. The 29-year-old defender/midfielder will quit top hockey at the end of this season. Merkus made the switch from neighbouring Amsterdam to Pinoké in 2020. With the Steekneuzen, he grew into one of the team’s strongmen and had an important share in […]
Netherlands: ‘Brother Koolen’ also grabs Easter prize: ‘Sanne never won this one’
While Sanne Koolen was preparing for the battle for the EHL title in Den Bosch on Easter Monday, another special Koolen moment played out fifty kilometers away. At the Fletiomare complex in De Meern, her brother Joep, who is two years younger, stood in the final of the Silver Cup. A title match without stadium […]
