Gene Muller (pictured with Dennis Pritchard) will once again go in search of, as yet, unseen talent on October 3 and 4 as the IHA hold their second open try-out for the Irish Senior women's squad in UCD.
The concept of an open try-out was first tried in December 2006 to allow possible national squad players who had been over-looked for selection to national training camps to have their potential assessed.
The weekend will consist of mini- games and physical testing with a bleep score of 12 recommended. Players who show potential to be a national squad player will be given further assessment opportunity at either a national camp or regional national squad training sessions.
Players interested need to complete the registration form which they can request by emailing joan.morgan@hockey.ie no later than Monday 15 September 2008. Those attending need to arrange their own travel and accommodation.
Players interested need to complete the registration form which they can request by emailing joan.morgan@hockey.ie no later than Monday 15 September 2008. Those attending need to arrange their own travel and accommodation.
3 comments:
There's obviously a lack of faith from the International coach in the ability of Provincial or Club coaches to identify and promote talent at the highest level!!!
Perhaps this suspicion is justified, hence the second open trial.
I think its a great idea to give players a chance like this!
I think its a great idea to give players a chance like this!
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