Hockey

The 2025/26 program is currently in progress.
Please CLICK HERE  to be notified when applications open for the 2026/27 program.

The Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) and the Regional Academy of Sport (RAS) network in NSW has had a long standing partnership with Hockey NSW playing a vital role in the Hockey NSW pathway by identifying, monitoring and developing the skills of young hockey players.

The CCAS Hockey Program is a program endorsed by Hockey NSW to deliver a pathway program for U16s and U18s. The program includes athletes in the Hockey NSW Pathways & Performance Program and selected athletes through local trials.
The CCAS Program is designed to up-skill athletes and assist them in progressing to higher representation in the sport.

CCAS Hockey athletes will have access to the following benefits:

  • 3 Month Mingara Gym/pool/track Membership Voucher

  • Weekly Face to Face  On-Field Hockey Sessions

  • Access to purchase CCAS Merchandise

  • Athlete education covering key topics including, Drugs in Sport, Leadership, Load Management, Media Training, Motivation, Nutrition, Social Media, Sports Psychology

  • Functional Movement Screening

  • On Going Strength & Conditioning Program

  • Opportunity to represent CCAS at Your Local Clubs Academy Games in Tamworth April 2027

  • Prepare athletes for the upcoming Hockey season, including State and National tournaments.

To be eligible for the 2026/27 CCAS Hockey Program:

  • Athletes must be turning 15-18 years of age in 2027 (U16-U18 age groups)
  • Athletes must be residents of the Central Coast Region and a current financial member of both their Local Association and Hockey NSW

Athletes will be selected into a program via two ways:

  • Invitation to athletes identified via the HNSW Talent Identification or Selection Panels
  • Nominating via the online form

 

CCAS UAA Hockey Program 

Program Head Coach – Brett Johnson
Boys Squad Head Coach – Mark McDermott
Boys Assistant Coach – Roslyn Cheetham
Girls Squad Head Coach – Peter Moore
Girls Assistant Coach – Jazmyne Bissaker

Squad Manager – Sarah Jane Rea

2025/26 Squad List

Amelie Rowland
Beatrix Taylor
Charlie Mcdermott
Cleo Wilson
Georgia Betts
Kristen Garske
Milly Kent
Molly Robertson
Shyla Cashmore
Zoe Kneller

Cooper Thorne
Corey Englebrecht
Ethan Hooper
Ewan Mylchreest
Gryffen Riddle
Harvey Taylor
Joshua Norris
Kobi Gibson
London Toon
Lucas Moore
Nate Weary
Oliver Dalgairns-cook

Explore a variety of scholarship opportunities available through the Central Coast Academy of Sport to support athlete development and growth:

Our Hockey Partners

Our Platinum Partners