Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) alumni and family have joined an esteemed list, with several acknowledged on the distinguished Australia Day 2024 Honours List. Rachael Lynch OAM joins Mitchell on the honour roll following a distinguished career on the hockey pitch, alongside her significant work off the pitch as a mental health ambassador. A two-time Commonwealth READ MORE
Tag: goalkeeper
Hanging up the pads – Retirement from International Hockey
Where does time go? It’s been 16 years and 233 international games since I first stepped on the field with the Australian Hockeyroos. In many ways, I am still the energetic, fiercely competitive, proudly patriotic player that took the field for that very first game, but I have also grown and changed with experience, support and READ MORE
Rachael Lynch crowned 2019 FIH World Goalkeeper Of The Year
It was truly an honor to be crowned 2019 FIH World Goalkeeper of The Year. It was even more special to have my idol, Rachel Imison present me with the award. Further details: http://www.fih.ch/events/hockey-stars-awards/hockey-stars-2019/news/2019-fih-womens-goalkeeper-of-the-year-australia-s-lynch-takes-the-crown/ https://hockey.org.au/news/rachael-lynch-named-fih-2019-female-goalkeeper-of-the-year/ READ MORE
Why Silver is Gold
Having recently returned from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and now enjoying a much needed break it is with much pride that I have been able to wear and show off my shiny silver medal. It has been wonderful to come home and share my experience with friends, family, the Victorian hockey community and also READ MORE
The relationship between team goalkeepers
My views on the relationship between team goalkeepers have naturally been shaped by experiences throughout my career and the influence of people I have played with and been coached by. READ MORE
A chat with Beth Storry – London 2012
Great Britain and England goalkeeper Beth Storry was kind enough to share her experience of the London 2012 Olympics with me. Beth added an Olympic Bronze to her list of achievements and so I thought it would be great to hear about her year and how it all came together. READ MORE
Tour Update: Champions Challenge GOLD
The Hockeyroos have won GOLD at the Champions Challenge tournament in Ireland after beating the USA in the final 6-1. READ MORE
Goal Keeper Fitness
Goal Keeper fitness training is quite different to that of a field player. READ MORE
Blackstick’s Superstar GK Kyle Pontifex
Kyle Pontifex is a very experienced goalkeeper from Wellington who has cemented a spot as the number one keeper for the New Zealand Blacksticks and will be heading to the London Olympics this year. READ MORE
Chat to a Champ – AOC school initiative
One of the privileges that comes along with being a Hockeyroo is getting the opportunity to meet and chat with young fans. READ MORE
Narrogin Supa Clinic
A few weeks ago Bianca Greenshields and I were invited down south to coach at the Narrogin Supa Clinic. READ MORE
Tour Update: Sunshine Coast USA series
The Hockeyroos recently took on the USA in Sunshine Coast in a three match series. READ MORE
Hockeyroos Chasing Gold Gala dinner
The Hockeyroos Chasing Gold Gala dinner was a HUGE success On saturday night the Hockeyroos hosted 300 guests at the Novotel Perth Langley and by all reports everyone had a really great night. Tim Gossage from Channel ten was our emcee for the night and did a wonderful job. We were all laughing the whole READ MORE
Skills Session 11: Goalkeeper speed work
Two attributes that are very important for all goalkeepers are speed and agility. READ MORE
Coaching Clinic Greensborough Hockey Club part 2
Another trip to Melbourne and another opportunity to hang out with some of Greensborough’s finest junior goalkeepers. READ MORE
Eltham College – Michael Van Nugteren Cup 2011
My high school, Eltham College, holds an annual hockey event in honour of a wonderful coach who looked after the school hockey program but passed away some time ago from cancer. READ MORE
Tour update – Olympic Qualifier Hobart
Sorry I have been very slack in updating you all on our tour of Hobart. We arrived here last Sunday after our training camp in Melbourne and have been madly training in preparation for our three match series against our arch rivals New Zealand. READ MORE
Goalkeeping and the off season
With the winter hockey season now over I am sure many of you are starting to wonder what to do for the next few months until pre season starts. READ MORE
Road to London
Hey guys Would you believe that at the time of this report there is 314 days 3 hours, 24 minutes and 38 seconds until the Olympics! It may sound like a long time but I tell you what, this year is flying and I know next year will too. READ MORE
Open Forum
Hi There I hope you are all enjoying my new site. It has been up and running for nearly two months now so I thought I would take the chance to get some feedback and hopefully lots of questions from you, the readers. READ MORE
Skills Session 6: Learning to Dive
We have been over a few of the basics but now its time for the fun stuff and this time its Diving. This is not a difficult skill to learn but does require some guts and determination to practice as if you get it wrong, it can hurt a little! READ MORE