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Simon Holloway - Hockey Profile
He was responsible for managing the Hertfordshire Boys U-13 team from 1990 to 2000 and from then U-15, U-16 and now U-17 & U-21 boys. Simon was from 1989 to 1994, the Youth Development Officer for Hockey in Hertfordshire, firstly under the Notts Sport National Development Scheme and then under the auspices of the County's Mens and Ladies Association. He has been involved in 2 Championship coaching courses in the county and has been involved in the setting up and running of 2 club youth sections. In addition he was responsible for setting up of the 6 Counties U13 Tournament that ran at the National Hockey Stadium at the end of the 90’s. Playing CareerSimon started playing hockey at the age of 11 for his school (Lochinvar House School). He continued to play at Mill Hill School and for fun at the University of Surrey. On leaving University, Simon joined Potters Bar Hockey Club, where he played in the 2nd XI as left half. During his last 2 years at the club, he captained the 3rd XI, which contained a mix of colt and senior players. When Simon and his family moved to Oxfordshire, he joined Chiltern Hockey Club and played in their 2nd XI. He joined the Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Umpires Association and became a pool umpire. On moving to Hitchin, Simon joined Blueharts Hockey Club as initially a club umpire for their Herefordshire Intermediate League side and than as a pool umpire for the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Umpire's Association. Simon remained in the pool for some 3 years, until he moved with his family to Berkhamsted. Simon was asked by Berkhamsted & Hemel Hempstead Club to become their club umpire for their 2nd XI. After 2 seasons, Simon returned to playing and was a member of Berkhamsted 3rd and 4th XI's. As his children wanted to play, Simon went to help out on Sunday morning. From this initial start Simon went on to get his coaching qualifications. With Simon's interest in coaching, he was asked by the Ladies 2nd XI to coach the squad for a season. He then went on to coach the men's 3rd XI for a season and then the 2nds for a season. Coaching DetailsBerkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead Hockey Club
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Simon
Holloway is a qualified Level 2
Hockey Coach. He is the current Director of Coaching for Hertfordshire, as well
as the County Welfare officer. In 2007, Simon was responsible for managing and coaching the
Hertfordshire Mens Senior to the runners-up spot (Division B) in the County
Championships, as well as for the U21 and U17 boys sides. This season
Simon is coaching Shefford and Sandy HC Mens as well as coaching at Stowe
School. Simon holds
a current enhanced CRB accreditation for working with children
