South African Hockey is delighted to announce the appointment of Sihle Ntuli because the Head Coach of the South African Males’s Hockey Staff. This marks a brand new chapter for the nationwide crew, as Sihle brings a wealth of expertise, imaginative and prescient, and management to the function.
Sihle isn’t any stranger to the nationwide hockey setup. A former Head Coach of the SA U21 Males’s crew, he has persistently demonstrated his capacity to nurture expertise and obtain outcomes on the highest degree. He has been an integral a part of the senior crew’s journey, serving on the teaching employees for each the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Video games.
As Head Coach, Sihle will information the crew via an thrilling and difficult calendar 12 months, with the celebrated Nations Cup and the African Cup of Nations on the horizon. The latter is of explicit significance, because it serves as a qualifier for the FIH Males’s Hockey World Cup, a key milestone for the crew’s ambitions.
Along with Sihle’s appointment, South African Hockey is happy to announce the help employees for the SA Males’s Hockey Staff. The crew will profit from the experience of a extremely expert and devoted group, whose contributions can be integral to their success. A full checklist of the help employees is supplied under.
Talking on his appointment, Sihle Ntuli mentioned:
“It’s an unbelievable honor to steer the South African Males’s Hockey Staff. I’ve been privileged to work with a number of the greatest gamers and coaches on the planet, and I’m excited to construct on the progress we’ve made. Our focus can be on delivering sturdy performances within the Nations Cup and securing our spot on the World Cup via the African Cup of Nations. The journey forward is demanding, however I’m assured within the expertise, resilience, and keenness of this crew.”
SA Hockey Interim CEO Shaun Baaitjies mentioned:
“Sihle’s appointment displays our dedication to growing world-class coaches from inside our hockey neighborhood. His understanding of the sport, dedication to excellence, and deep connection to the crew make him the perfect chief as we navigate this pivotal interval. We’re assured that below his steerage, the crew will proceed to encourage and obtain on the worldwide stage.”
SA Males’s Hockey Staff Help Workers
- Martin Van Staden – Staff Supervisor
- Devon Van der Merwe – Assistant Coach
- Devin Stanton – Assistant Coach
- Man Elliott – Assistant Coach
- Keagan Pearce – Efficiency Analyst
- Myles Usher – Energy and Conditioning Coach
- Greshne Davids – Physiotherapist
Sihle Ntuli’s appointment ushers in a brand new period for the South African Males’s Hockey Staff, and we invite followers, sponsors, and stakeholders to affix us in supporting him and the crew on their journey.
