Coaching

Welcome to our Coaching Resources page, click on the links below for helpful coaching information. Coaching advice, assistance or tips can be sought from our club coaching coordinator, Matt Bartell.

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Field Hockey Drills where to find them!

Hockey Goal Keeper Drills & Training

Junior Coaching Guide

Tackling and dispossession

Delivering & Distributing

Receiving & Controlling

Coach Mick Fahy holding the 2023 Division 1 Men's Gold Coast Hockey trophy. Mick has coached at all levels for Casuarina Hockey Club, including as the Div 1 Mens coach for our 2023 GCHA Premiership. In 2025, Mick returns as our 2025 U18 Girls coach after taking them to the 2024 Grand Final. Mick has an extensive playing career at premier level in Brisbane and for QLD and is a much-loved coach by all who play for him.

Our 2025 Coaching Coordinator, Matt Bartell has a wealth of experience and knowledge, having played and coached Hockey throughout Australia and the world. Matt is also the 2025 U18 Boys coach for Casuarina.

Dribbling & Elimination

Our 2025 U14 coach will be Fiona Croker. We are fortunate to have a player and coach of Fiona's experience coaching a junior club team. Fiona is a former National Hockey League (Hockey One) player, PE teacher and current Div 1 Player for Casuarina.