Cwrdd â'r Tîm
Directory of Support
Meet the Team
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Whapham
Paul joined the National Governing Body for hockey in Wales in March 2023, as a highly experienced, successful, and well-regarded leader with over 20 years’ experience working in sport.
He had previously been with the Ospreys for over eight years as well as working with Halo leisure and Swansea Council.
Paul has held multiple non-executive board member roles and most recently spent 4 years on the board of the Welsh Sports Association.
He was born in Swansea and studied at both Cardiff Metropolitan University and The University of Bristol.
Within his role as CEO Paul, plays an active role on the Board of Great Britain Hockey
When not in work Paul can be found coaching girls’ football or watching as much live sport as possible.
Director of Development and Participation
Joe Gage
I'm Joe Gage, a dedicated sports enthusiast with a background in sport development. I've had the pleasure of working with Ospreys in the Community for 7 years before moving to Hoci Cymru in 2023.
Currently, I am captain for my rugby team Aberavon who play in the Super Rygbi Cymru League.
When I'm not working or on the pitch, you can catch me with a coffee in hand, listening to a podcast while enjoying a nice stroll!
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077 1954 2541
Director of Performance
Katie Glynn
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078 5124 6552
Competitions & People Development Manager
Amanda Roberts
Amanda (a.k.a. Bobs) joined the organisation in 2012 and is the first point of contact for competitions, events, coaching, umpiring, volunteering and the Hoci Cymru website.
Amanda played for Swansea LHC and has represented Wales at both club and international level.
Outside of hockey, you will find her spending time and getting creative with her daughter, especially playing 'taxi' to her various activities, touring with her caravan, and spending time with family and friends.
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Hockey Development Officer - South West
Chelsea Jenkins
Chelsea is the Development Officer for South-West Wales. Her role includes communicating and supporting local schools' clubs and communities and offering new and exciting opportunities to grow hockey.
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She has previously studied Sport Management at the University of Trinity Saint David's. Chelsea has worked with NPT PASS coaching children with a range of abilities and disabilities and thus, building relationships with schools and parents and guardians. Also, she worked in an additional learning needs school aiding pupils with their mental health and wellbeing through physical activity.
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Outside of work, Chelsea spends her time with friends and family attending and travelling to sporting events from triathlons to Motorsports.
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075 6269 1702
Performance Manager
Ella Jackson
Ella joined the organisation in 2022. As Pathway Manager Ella is responsible for the route and journey of our aspiring junior players to develop towards playing for Wales.
Ella came through the pathway herself as a player and is passionate about providing experience for players. She still plays hockey competitively and presently plays for Bowdon Hockey Club and for Wales Senior Women.
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Ella has a BSc from University of Exeter and an MSc in Sport Business and Leadership from Loughborough University London.
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When not in work or on a hockey pitch Ella can be found enjoying a coffee, catching up friends or playing tennis.
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077 1476 9777
Business Support Manager
Jane Price
Jane is the first point of contact for general enquiries, finances, Sport Wales National Centre facility bookings and registration of members via Sport80. She also provides general assistance with national competitions and events as well as administrative support to the CEO with governance, HR, recruitment, minutes and paperwork for Board and General Meetings.
Jane played for Porthcawl LHC / Pontypridd HC and has represented Wales in several EHF indoor club competitions. She has also held several administrative roles at club, county and regional level and a former member of the South Wales Women’s Competitions group. She is a Technical Official and has judged/officiated at various FIH and EHF international and club (outdoor and indoor) tournaments, currently a member of the WHUA, Treasurer of the South Wales Youth Hockey Association and Treasurer and Trustee of Friends of Welsh Hockey.
Outside of hockey Jane enjoys spending time with family and friends.
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Club Development Officer
Jonny Fleck
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Hockey Development Officer - South East
Matty Sears
Matty joins the team following a role as a Sport Performance Analysis Intern at Cardiff Met. He brings a strong background in data handling and processing from previous positions and is excited to apply these skills in his new role. Having worked with both the U21 and Senior Women’s squads as a performance analyst, Matty is already a familiar face within the Hockey Wales community. As a hockey player and analyst, he is passionate about developing the game and supporting its growth across the region.
Outside of work, Matty enjoys data analysis for personal projects, baking, playing golf, and keeping up with the latest films at the cinema.