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Men's hockey analytical coach quits, SAI yet to accept resignation
4 years, 3 months ago

Men's hockey analytical coach quits, SAI yet to accept resignation

India TV News  

Indian men's hockey team analytical coach Chris Ciriello has resigned from his post, a Sports Authority of India source said on Wednesday. cLast month, David John, who was the High Performance Director at Hockey India, had resigned from his post. SAI, in a statement, had said John resigned on August 18 with immediate effect, through an email to SAI and …

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Indian men's hockey team's analytical coach Chris Ciriello quits
4 years, 3 months ago

Indian men's hockey team's analytical coach Chris Ciriello quits

The Hindu  

Chris Ciriello has become the third high-profile name to quit Indian hockey in a month, increasing the uncertainty around the men's national team and headaches for the federation. Sportstar had first reported earlier this month that Australian Ciriello, the men's analytical coach, was unlikely to return due to health issues. READ: Hockey India struggles with coaching staff crunch Ciriello had …

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Ciriello unsure of return; SAI accepts John's resignation
4 years, 4 months ago

Ciriello unsure of return; SAI accepts John's resignation

The Hindu  

Things just don’t seem to be getting better for the Indian men’s hockey team. And now, analytical coach Chris Ciriello is unsure of resuming duty because of health reasons, adding to Hockey India's concerns. John had resigned on August 18 and while Hockey India had accepted the resignation immediately, a final decision had to be taken by SAI who employed …

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Pro League poses Indian management task to find right balance
5 years, 1 month ago

Pro League poses Indian management task to find right balance

The Hindu  

In normal course, teams preparing for Olympics less than a year would only be focused on the big event. But with the six-month long Hockey Pro League kicking off in January and ending just a month before Tokyo 2020, it would be a tightrope walk for both players and coaches. The Indian men missed the bus in the inaugural edition …

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How the drag-flick is losing its lethal sting on hockey turf
5 years, 2 months ago

How the drag-flick is losing its lethal sting on hockey turf

Hindustan Times  

Is there any other single skill that has influenced the game of modern hockey more than the drag-flick? “One in three used to be the standard, but not anymore,” says India chief coach Graham Reid, with the dip in conversion rates falling to one out of five, or even one out of six. “What’s happening now is the rushers run …

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Mind your language: Hockey team polishes English skills
5 years, 4 months ago

Mind your language: Hockey team polishes English skills

Hindustan Times  

Communication is the name of the game for elite teams to boost performance. “We’re very aware of the language barrier, especially with our rough Australian accent, sometimes it is a bit difficult to understand,” concedes India’s chief coach, Graham Reid. FAMILY AFFAIR To bridge the gap, Heide, wife of analytical coach Chris Ciriello, and Reid’s spouse Julia began giving English …

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By sacking Harendra Singh from men's national team, Hockey India guilty of complete trivialisation of talented Indian coach
6 years ago

By sacking Harendra Singh from men's national team, Hockey India guilty of complete trivialisation of talented Indian coach

Firstpost  

Honestly, it’s not the World Cup failure that ensures that Harendra is without a coaching job. Hockey India very cleverly worded the press release that removed Harendra from his position as chief coach - “The Committee has recommended to reassign Dronacharya Awardee Harendra Singh as Coach for the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team.” There was no way Harendra would have …

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Hockey World Cup: Harmanpreet Singh wants to make amends against Belgium
6 years, 1 month ago

Hockey World Cup: Harmanpreet Singh wants to make amends against Belgium

Hindustan Times  

It has been an eventful journey for Harmanpreet Singh. Harmanpreet Singh of India passes the ball during the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup Pool C match between India and South Africa at Kalinga Stadium. Harmanpreet is now among the three short corner specialists for India in the World Cup. I try to learn from every tournament, I am gaining experience …

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Hockey World Cup: Banishing the lag in drag flick
6 years, 1 month ago

Hockey World Cup: Banishing the lag in drag flick

Hindustan Times  

Barely 22 years old, Harmanpreet Singh has become the leader of the pack when it comes to taking penalty corners. Knowing that he is the go-to man for penalty corners in the India team for the hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar, it could be a boon as well bane, depending upon how he completes his assignment. Indian public only recognises …

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