COACHESwe create Players

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Our coaches play a critical role in the success of our teams and the development of our young players.

Head Coach Darren
Wilson

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Darren is our Head coach & Level 2 qualified coach and brings with him a wealth of hockey knowledge and experience.

Darren has played for multiple teams, mainly across the North West, such as Altrincham, Blackpool and Blackburn.

Aside from his technical coaching skills, players feel the benefits of Darren’s positive and encouraging style, as this brings out the best in them each week.

Head of coaching developmentSteve
Hirst

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Steve is a living legend at Blackburn, having coach most of the senior team in their youth, steve is also part of the EIHA Olympic coaching pathway.

Steve has been involved with hockey for over 5 decades and brings a wealth of knowledge to the Academy

Coach Bobby
Streetly

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I’m eager to contribute to Blackburn Hawks Academy because I want to give back what the club gave me – a passion for the sport. My goal is to assist the kids in realizing their potential while ensuring they enjoy themselves and maintain a strong work ethic. I hope to create an environment where they eagerly anticipate training sessions. As a younger member, I aim to serve as a role model by sharing my experiences and insights on what it takes to succeed at the senior level.

CoachEthan
Mayoh

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Ethan has been a large part of the Academy for some years now, alway thriving to push the players to their maximum capabilities.

Ethan brings with him a wealth of knowledge from his days in the juniors, having started off at blackburn and moving to OHA and on to the senior team.

CoachTony
Melbourne

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As a seasoned defender at both blackpool, blackburn and widnes, tony brings decades of playing experience to the academy.

Tony brings to the table not only his experience on the ice but also that positive energy to bring a team together.

Tony assists Bobby with the u10s & 12s and is the Level 2 coach for those age groups.