PHF unveils foreign coaching panel for national hockey programme

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 3rd Jul, 2026) Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has revealed the Names of the members of its high-performance coaching team, who have been selected to lead Pakistan's hockey revival programme.

According to a PHF press release, renowned Dutch coach Herman Kruis will be Overall National Hockey Coaching Advisor and Head Coach. The coaching panel also includes David Dwyer as Fitness and High-Performance Coach, Adnan Zakir as Junior Talent Identification Coach, Bob Johan Veldhof as Goalkeeping Coach, and Chris Bowen as Sports Psychologist. The appointments will take effect after completion of contractual formalities.

The federation said the international coaching team will work with Pakistan's senior, junior, under-18, youth and women's national hockey programmes. Their mandate extends beyond preparing national teams for international competitions to establishing a sustainable, world-class high-performance and coaching system.

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The experts will also work closely with local coaches through technical workshops, practical training sessions, coaching education and knowledge transfer programmes aimed at strengthening Pakistan's domestic coaching infrastructure.

PHF President Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani described the appointments as the beginning of a new era for Pakistan hockey.

"We are bringing together international expertise to rebuild every aspect of the game, from player development and sports science to coaching education and high-performance systems. Alongside preparing our national teams, these experts will mentor our local coaches and help establish a sustainable coaching infrastructure that will benefit Pakistan hockey for generations," he said.

He reaffirmed the federation's commitment to restoring Pakistan's rightful place among the world's top hockey-playing nations.