Starting on Friday 6th February, seize the opportunity to elevate your game with specialist sessions from our experienced Men’s 1st XI players and coaches.

Each coach has a proven track record of expertise and excels in specific skill sets and positions, meaning you can choose the right expert to help you.

To provide more players with the chance to access high-level, specialist coaching, we are pleased to offer three session formats:

1:1 Session One Player to One Coach (£65 per hour)
Maximum Development. Get instant feedback, maximum repetitions, and a session 100% customised to your specific skills or position.

1:2 Session Two Players to One Coach (£95 per hour)
Partner Tactics & Value. Ideal for positional partners (like a forward and midfielder) or friends / siblings who want personalised attention at a shared cost.

Small Group Session Max 4 Players to One Coach (£120 per hour)
Tactical Focus. Allows the coach to work on small-unit game play, tactical scenarios, and competitive drills while maintaining excellent individual attention.

Meet the Coaches

Dan Coultas
Position: Defender/sweeper
Former Watsonians Men’s 1st Team Coach
Coached Watsonians men to their first ever Scottish Cup win, highest league finish and first ever European qualification.
3 Senior Great Britain caps
77 Senior Scotland caps (40 goals)
20 Senior Scotland Indoor caps
Scottish record for the most goals scored in an international match (5)
2 x Scottish league titles
2 x Scottish Cup titles
Specialist skills: Drag flicking, aerials, passing, defending
Available:
Fridays 5.30pm-9.30pm
Sundays: 9.00am-4.00pm

Gabriel Tenner
Defender - Irish u21 Indoor
Ulster Premier League Winner (Instonians)
Specialist Skills: Aerials, drag-flicking, 1v1 defence, disguised passes
Available:
Fridays 5.30pm-9.30pm
Sundays: 9.00am-4.00pm

Sam Judge
Forward / Men’s 1st XI Coach
-199 Senior Caps
-Director of Hockey at GWC
- former Head of Performance hockey at Edinburgh University
3 x Commonwealth Games
1 x World Cup
14 x Scottish League Titles
12 x Scottish Cup Titles
1 x European Bronze medal (club)
Specialist skills - goalscoring.
Available:
Sundays 9.00am-4.00pm

Craig Yelland
Current Scotland U23 and Watsonians 1XI GK
Former Scotland U19 & U21 GK
Scottish Cup winner 2024
Specialist: goalkeeper
Available:
Fridays 5.30pm - 7.30pm

How to Book Your Session:

Bookings will be completed on a first come, first served basis, so please act quickly to secure your preferred slot!
Request a Slot: To book, please email Sarah Martin, Youth Membership Secretary, at watshockeymemberships@gmail.com
Allocation: Sarah will then get back in touch with parents/carers to allocate and confirm a session slot.
Payment: Once your booking is confirmed, the Pitchero payment link will be shared with you to complete payment.
Sessions will be available from Friday 6th February to Sunday 15th March

Information required by Coaches:
To ensure the one-hour session is as productive and personalised as possible for all, we require all players to provide us with some background information prior to their coaching appointment.
Information required -
• Your current hockey level and age.
• The specific skills you would like to work on (e.g., drag flicking, reverse stick tackling, aerials).
Please make sure this information is provided 24 hours before your coaching appointment. This advance notice allows the coach to fully prepare a bespoke, high-impact session tailored exactly to the player's development goals.

Maximising Your Session Time:
Our coaches are committed to maximising the time players have 'stick-on-ball' during their hour. This means the session will be intensive, and players will potentially be working quite hard.
To get the most out of your coaching hour and reduce injury risk:
• Pre-Session Warm-up: If possible, please use the ten minutes before your session starts to warm up and stretch close to the venue.
• Alternative Warm-up: If a pre-session warm-up is not possible, please let your coach know immediately upon arrival. A physical warm-up can then be built into the start of the session, ensuring the player is safely prepared for the work ahead.
Your cooperation helps us ensure each player gets the most out of the session.

Any Questions?
Please email Sarah Martin, Youth Membership Secretary: watshockeymemberships@gmail.com