Neil Evans Appointed Director of Hockey

Oakham School has appointed and is delighted to welcome highly experienced coach Neil Evans to their impressive coaching team as Director of Hockey. Neil initially joined the School in September as a Visiting Sports Coach and is well-known to many pupils and staff at Oakham. As a player, Neil is a central defender and has amassed extensive county, regional and National League experience, including Captain of the City of Peterborough Hockey Club’s Men’s 1st XI.

Neil has an impressive and extensive coaching career, including time at the City of Peterborough Hockey Club, Cambridge City Hockey Club, and Wisbech Grammar School. He also provides specialist coaching through his own Hockey 4U Academy.

Neil said about his appointment: “I’ve always known of Oakham School through the hockey circuit. Through my business, I have coached some Oakham pupils and heard great things about the School, the staff, and how well things are run. I have always dreamed of becoming involved with a set-up like this, and I am lucky to have such excellent resources. Now, my focus is on how we best use the facilities and expertise at the School to ensure pupils fulfil their potential.

“I am passionate about the game’s grassroots, but the ongoing development of elite side is also very important. I want to do all I can to ensure that Oakham School maintains its position as a highly competitive Tier 1 side and that promising young players continue to come here.

“Ultimately, I want all of our pupils to have the best possible hockey experience while at Oakham so that when they leave the School, they elect to continue to play the game at a level that suits them.”

Read more about Neil’s thoughts on hockey here.