JI Programme

Intensive 3 months programme for players showing junior international and/or national league potential

The Programme

Off-Pitch Programme

Includes support around mindset, holistic performance, tactical understanding and conditioning. Sessions led by HM Founder Jack Childs, Tilly Butterworth (England U21s) and a range of guests, including current GB players. Sessions run for 12 weeks (weekly online Friday or Sunday 7-8pm) from 11th May-27th July.

JI Camps

High-performance camps focused on individual technical and tactical development for players to play junior international and/or national league level. Camps are led by Mike Hughes (ex National Prem winner) and Andy Fairbrother (current National Prem coach), supported by Jon Royce (ex GB coach), Jack Childs (HM Founder) and assistant coaches who have played a high level. Rod Journeaux (ex New Zealand international coach) leads the GK coaching.

Individual Feedback

Detailed one-page individual development plans are shared for each player based on the observations of the coaches on the programme. They include physical testing feedback, technical, tactical and mindset super- strengths and technical, tactical and mindset super-focus areas. This helps give players a comprehensive understanding of their current game.

Success Stories

“Since joining Hockey Mentors my game has improved drastically. This is thanks to the opportunities I’ve had, particularly being coached by past and present international hockey players. Being part of Hockey Mentors has also given me the chance to play so much more hockey and with great players my age. It’s been brilliant to play with them against some of the best schools in the country. Not only has my hockey improved but I have also made loads of new friends who all come from similar backgrounds to me”

Izzy Duck (England U16)

“Without a doubt Hockey Mentors has been absolutely pivotal in my journey to National Age Group hockey. I have thoroughly enjoyed all my HM hockey, and above all know that Jack and the team always have my best interests at heart. If, like me, you haven’t quite had the same opportunities through your school hockey as many others have had, Hockey Mentors is a superb programme to boost your technical skills, tactical knowledge and confidence, all within a fun and safe environment. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”

Holly Hartley (England U16/U18)

What’s included

  • 5 x 2-day camps (packages of 3/4/5 camps)

  • 12-week online holistic programme

  • Individual Development Plan

  • Video Analysis

Q&A

Our most frequently asked questions

Players already in HM showing the potential to play junior international and/or national league hockey are talent spotted and invited to apply. 

Around 75 players have been invited to be part of the 2025-26 cohort. It is anticipated there will be around 50 players on each camp. 

 

Boys in Y9/Y10 and girls from Y9-Y13 are invited into the programme. Exceptional players in Y8 can also be invited but they have to be showing a very high ability level. 

Camps are led by Mike Hughes (ex National Prem winner) and Andy Fairbrother (current National Prem coach), supported by Jon Royce (ex GB coach), Jack Childs (HM Founder) and assistant coaches who have played a high level. Rod Journeaux (ex New Zealand international coach) leads the GK coaching.

Rod Journeaux (ex New Zealand international coach) leads the GK coaching on camps, which includes small group bespoke technical work. There is also a conscious effort to integrate GKs seamlessly into the design of each camp to ensure the optimal experience for them. In addition to the normal online JI Programme GKs will also receive a specific online session on PCD and mindset.

No- the programme is offered as either a 3/4/5 camp package, so you can choose your camps if desired. The online programme, individual development plans and video analysis are included in all the camp packages.  

This is for each individual to manage. We have tried to ensure camps don’t clash with other likely hockey activity but inevitably at points it will. We would encourage each individual to value the programme highly and commit too as much as they can.

-10th/11th May (Shobnall, Burton Upon Trent)

-7th/8th June (Cambridge University)

-14th/15th June (Cambridge University)

-21st/22nd July (Cambridge University)

-7th/8th Aug (Lee Valley)

Before each camp there is a video pre-release where the head coaches explain the themes for the camp. After each camp there is a video analysis sent through further explaining the themes of the camp, using footage from it. Finally matchplay footage from the camp is sent through to all players and if desired players can find individual clips to discuss with HM Founder Jack Childs. 

5-camp package (£106.25 per month for 8 months)- £850

4-camp package (£87.50 per month for 8 months)- £700

3-camp package (£68.75 per month for 8 months)- £550

All packages include the number of camps specified and the comprehensive off-pitch support (video analysis, online programme and detailed IDP). Payments 1st Feb-1st Aug.