HOCKEY WALES : HOCI CYMRU

Selection Criteria

Selection Areas - Balance and blend of the following:

Heart

The length of programme surrounding senior hockey requires self-motivating, self-disciplined players who only require themselves to motivate their training and play. The pride and passion of players representing their country should be evident to all in what you do day-to-day.

Demonstrates levels of fitness necessary to perform at an elite standard
Work ethic, both on and off pitch
Supports team-mates, in matches, training and off-pitch
Players who take responsibility

Proven Effective Hockey Ability

Learns and is aware of options within our system of play, and tactical instructions and able to implement them
Consistently takes right options
Technical ability to make right options work
Athletic ability to make right options work
Utility: can effectively play more than one position across and through lines
Understands playing philosophy; believes in it and commits to it.

Team Player

Selfless in attitude towards team members – both on and off pitch. Will give everything for the success of their team-mates
Open minded
Plays to strengths

Resilience

Copes with and bounces back from the lows of international hockey, as well as remaining focussed on the tasks still to be completed.

Self-starter

Selection and Personal Development in Wales for all levels

Selection and personal development criteria, linked into GB, are used by WHU Coaches throughout the player pathway to identify talent and assess development is as follows:

MULTI- ABILITY PROFILE	WHU PROFILE		EXPLANATION	DESCRIPTOR (MEASUREMENT)
PERSONAL	MATURITY	Self-discipline	The ability to do what is necessary or sensible without needing to be urged by somebody else	Organised Complies with instructions/programmes on and off the pitch Manages time, workload and lifestyle effectively Deals with external (e.g. peer) pressures and factors Coaches/selectors observation
		Motivation	The desire to achieve goals with or without being influenced to do so by others.	Committed Strives for excellence at all times in everything that they do Coaches/selectors observation
		Self-evaluation	The ability to evaluate own performance and to use this to inform future actions/decisions	Contributes effectively and honestly to written and verbal 1:1 feedback sessions with coaches and others about own performance and contribution to team performance Coaches/selectors/staff/ observation
	RESILIENCE	Mental Toughness	The ability to perform under pressure and to deal with /recover from setbacks	Bounces back from mistakes or poor performances Maintains good body language Coaches/selectors observation
		Low Maintenance	Ability to operate within the performance environment without the need for continuous and high levels of intervention and support from others	Responds first time, doesn’t need chasing Proactive Initiates communication/discussion Does not need constant praise and emotional support (extreme circumstances excepted) Coaches/selectors observation
		Handles Feedback	Ability to use positive and negative feedback equally effectively to inform future actions/decisions	Doesn’t strop! Doesn’t get carried away with good feedback Coaches/selectors observation
PHYSICAL	FITNESS AND CONDITION	Power/Strength	Power is the ability to produce force/acceleration in a short period of time i.e. explosive performance. Strength is the ability to produce maximal force.	Subjective score, or where giving an objective score, state what tests have been used
		Speed/ Endurance	High intensity training aimed at developing the resistance to fatigue through sprint recovery intervals.	Subjective score, or where giving an objective score, state what tests have been used
		Endurance	Maintenance of moderate intensity activities within aerobic capacity over a period of time. Endurance training creates an improvement in game-on-game durability and the ability to recover through enhancing aerobic capacity. It underpins the ability to execute game specific training by improving the ability to recover.	Subjective score, or where giving an objective score, state what tests have been used
		Flexibility	Ability to move joints in the range of motion demanded by hockey.	Subjective score, or where giving an objective score, state what tests have been used
		Speed	Being able to move from point A to point B quickly. Speed training is aimed at enhancing neuro-muscular co-ordination, improving rate-of-force development, force production and improving the delivery of energy in anaerobic environment.	Subjective score, or where giving an objective score, state what tests have been used
		Agility	The ability to stop and change direction quickly. Agility training in a closed setting; Moving through some pre-set and pre-determined multi-directional patterns helps to develop the underpinning movement/ foot skills. Agility in an open setting;Reacting or changing direction to some external stimuli helps to develop anticipation, reactivity, spatial awareness and game reading.	Subjective score, or where giving an objective score, state what tests have been used
		Vision	Ability to sense and anticipate change or react and move quickly in response to stimulus	Subjective score, or where giving an objective score, state what tests have been used
		Balance	Ability to keep the body as a stable platform by control of the centre of gravity and good core stability	Subjective score, or where giving an objective score, state what tests have been used
	HOCKEY ABILITY	Technical Skill in Training	Ability to select and execute skills consistently in a training environment	Overall assessment or split into categories. State what tests have been used if you are giving objective (quantitative or qualitative) assessment.
		Technical Skill in Game	Ability to select and execute skills consistently and under pressure in a match environment	Overall assessment or split into categories. State what tests have been used if you are giving objective (quantitative or qualitative) assessment.
		Specialist Skills	Ability to execute specialist skills consistently	Penalty corner offence/defence Restarts Penalty strokes
COGNITIVE	ANALYTICAL	Plans ahead	Understands requirements, is organised and ready to meet them	On time, with the right equipment, kit and the capacity to help others
		Assess group activity	Able to analyse and interpret the analysis of group activities and recommend change	Reviews sensitively outcomes/ performances from matches, group drills and programmes against set goals Identifies alternatives
		Transfers Skills	Adapts quickly and flexibly to change with an ability to take a generic skill and use it in a hockey context.	Uses skills from other sports to enhance hockey. Takes a practiced skill or training drill into the game context.
CREATIVE	CREATIVITY	Inventive	Understands a requirement and works out different ways to improve delivery	Lively and open minded Constantly pushing back the boundaries
CREATIVE	CREATIVITY	Experiments	Is prepared to use diverse talents, technology and resources to deliver better results	Willing to try new or different ideas and methods Willing to be exposed to risk or uncertainty
SOCIAL	LEADERSHIP	Takes Responsibility	Initiates change and gives direction, challenges and is prepared to be challenged	Assertive, not aggressive Stands up to be counted Plays to strengths
	LEADERSHIP	Communicates	Listens to and presents ideas and information clearly and persuasively	Involves people in deciding what has to be done Readily shares ideas and information with others Visible and approachable to all Gives clear instructions on the pitch
	COLLABORATION	Supportive	Selfless attitude towards team members both on and off pitch.	Gets to know team mates and their aspirations Builds productive relationships with team members. Praises achievements and celebrates success
	COLLABORATION	Enables Others	Is a positive influence on those around him/her and works with team to achieve the best practical outcomes	Provides practical assistance and encouragement to team members
OTHER	Stand-out Qualities

PERFORMANCE

Selection Criteria

Selection and Personal Development in Wales for all levels