Ambassadors

Jason Laslett grew up in a large hockey-playing family at Canterbury HC, learning the ropes at mini hockey and then at Millfield School, winning the National Schools title. He played for the England U18s and U21s before joining Teddington HC, winning the domestic National League (now the Premier League) in 1995 and National Cup twice in 1994 and 1996. He was named Hockey Writers’ UK Player of the Year and National League Player of the Year in 1990-91.

Across his career Jason represented England and Great Britain 170 times (outdoor and indoor combined), competing at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and captaining the team at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He has since coached junior teams at Teddington HC for 20 years.

He is delighted to be an Ambassador for Hockey Mentors. He has seen first-hand what a fantastic opportunity it gives young players to enjoy our amazing game and fulfil their potential. Jason feels he has been very fortunate in his hockey career and want others to enjoy the same experience.

Pippa Lock is a Great Britain and England hockey player and proud ambassador for Hockey Mentors. She has coached with the organisation since 2022 and loved working with players on and off the pitch.

She has mentored a wide range of groups and delivered 1 to 1 and off-pitch sessions focused on mindset, resilience and confidence. She is passionate about helping players grow as people as well as athletes, while widening access to high-performance pathways for talented juniors from all backgrounds.

She is really excited to continue supporting Hockey Mentors and helping the next generation believe in themselves and make the most of every opportunity.

Alex Williams is an attacker for Royal Orée, playing in the Belgium Carlsberg 0.0 Hockey League. In his first season in Belgium Orée won the Coup de Belgique and last year they finished third, qualifying for the EHL, which is the club’s highest finish domestically. Before playing in Europe, Alex played at Surbiton, where he won EHL bronze, and before that he was at Southgate. He also played in the Victoria Premier League in Australia, for Hawthorn Hockey Club. He is an FIH Level 3 Coach and has coached a whole variety of skill levels, experience and ages, and also run a variety of programmes.

Away from the pitch Alex is a teacher having done such roles as Director of Sport, Head of Hockey and Head of Year at some top schools in England and Belgium. Alex studied BSc Exercise and Sport Sciences at the University of Exeter and also has a MSc Psychology of Exercise and Sport.

Alex is proud to have been involved with Hockey Mentors since its inception as a coach, mentor, and online programme lead.