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Making it Happen - The Hockey Maker Podcast

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Making It Happen is the podcast made by Hockey Makers, for Hockey Makers celebrating the incredible volunteers who power field hockey events across the country. It is your behind-the-scenes pass to the Hockey Maker universe — a place powered by volunteers, positivity, and more tea than any one event should logically need. We’re here to celebrate the brilliant humans who show up, muck in, and keep the tournaments buzzing. We’ll share real-life stories, funny moments, and explain all the roles you might step into — even the ones you didn’t know existed. If you love hockey, community, and being p...

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Episode Four 28.05.2026 19:17

Episode 4 – The Episode That Was Meant To Be 🏑🎙️ In this shorter bonus episode celebrating the volunteers and communities behind the game, our co-hosts Mark and Phil discuss the upcoming FIH Pro League at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre and the volunteer opportunities still available across Hosting, Logistics, Spectator Services and Sports Presentation. They also look back on a busy few m...

Episode Three 28.04.2026 28:45

Episode 3 of Making It Happen sees our co-hosts take a look back at the Super 6s in Derby — a brilliant reunion for the Hockey Maker family and a reminder of what makes these events so special. From there, we turn our attention to what’s still to come in the hockey calendar, including a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of Transport and Logistics — the unsung roles that keep everything movi...

Episode Two 26.01.2026 36:56

In Episode 2 Co-hosts Mark and Phil look ahead to the Super 6s Indoor Championships in Derby, just weeks away, as the Hockey Maker family prepares to reunite once again. Phil catches up with Neil and Vicki from England Hockey’s events team to talk about how Hockey Makers and the Event Assistant volunteers shape events, and the impact they have behind the scenes. We also introduce a new half-time c...

Episode One 28.11.2025 28:00

It’s here — the first ever episode of Making It Happen! Your co-hosts (and fellow Event Assistants) Mark MacKenzie MBE and Phillip Bootland kick things off by explaining why this podcast exists: to celebrate the incredible Hockey Makers who keep tournaments running, spirits high, and the occasional crisis under control. In true Hockey Maker style, we dive straight into the action with mini intervi...