Hastings Boys' High School

Quality Education for Young Men

Create the premier School Hockey Academy in terms of player development, coaching delivery & the enhancement of resources & equipment
Strive for excellence in the development of players & coaches delivering optimal elite training programmes
Extend individuals to achieve excellence in areas of sporting, academic and personal life

To assist the development of hockey at regional & national levels by aligning playing styles, coaching programmes and philosophies
Extend coaching programmes into feeder schools & local clubs by the enhancement of coaching links
Produce a successful 1st XI hockey team & structured player pathway which delivers Hawke’s Bay & NZ age group rep players
Set clear strategic, measurable targets & goals in all areas of players’ sporting, academic and personal life

To identify & promote each athlete’s potential that he might learn & strive for excellence in all areas of life
To develop self esteem, self motivation & self discipline
To maintain a pre-agreed, contractual high level of academic performance
To provide individuals with life skills that they may take up their roles in society as active, healthy & knowledgeable citizens
To develop athletes’ fundamental hockey skills to an elite level so they can succeed anywhere in the world at all levels