The Player Pathway is the development pathway for players of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential.
What is the Player Pathway made up of?
The Player Pathway encompasses the whole of the hockey landscape which begins with club and school activity and progresses with local Development Centres (DCs), Academy Centres (ACs), Regional Performance Centres (PCs) and beyond.
Why does hockey have a Player Pathway?
The purpose of the Player Pathway is to make opportunities for participants fair, equitable and consistent. It is to ensure that a suitable level of coaching and competition is offered for people at the appropriate stage of their development and to maximise the chance they have of fulfilling their potential whether that potential is as a club or International player, coach or official.
How can I access the Player Pathway?
The Player Pathway can be accessed by playing at school, a local club or attending one of the local Player Pathway centres. There is one entry point into the Player Pathway centres which is at the Development Centre level. The first time a player accesses the player pathway they must enter at DC level.
To find out more about the Player Pathway in general, visit the England Hockey website at... http://www.englandhockey.co.uk/page.asp?section=2132§ionTitle=The+Player+Pathway