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In this episode of Studio Hockey we take a deep dive into hockey in India. The spotlight is on Harendra Singh, one of Indian hockey’s most revered coaches and mentors. Over a distinguished coaching career that has spanned nearly three decades, Harendra has led teams at virtually every level of Indian hockey. From junior boys to senior women, guiding Olympic medallists and developing talents who ha...

Studio Hockey – Episode 79 Preview: James Mazarelo Curious about what it’s like to juggle four elite hockey teams? Want insight into the world of international field hockey from both European and Asian perspectives? In our latest episode, we welcome James Mazarelo, the dynamic goalkeeper representing Great Britain, England, Old Georgians, and a nameless team in the Hockey India League! In this pre...

Mark Hager was the guest of our podcast today. Mark is the current head coach of the Australian men’s team, affectionately known as the Kookaburras, and a legendary former striker and captain for Australia, who led his team to a bronze medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Over the course of a decades-spanning career, Mark has not only competed at the sport’s highest levels but has also shaped teams...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit my.studio.hockey This week on Studio Hockey, hosts Jaspreet Singh and Ernst Baart welcome Belgian hockey legend Elliot Van Strydonck to the show! In this engaging and insightful episode, we go beyond the pitch to explore the multifaceted journey of an Olympic silver medalist and key figure in the rise of Belgian hockey. A taste of the e...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit my.studio.hockey Thinking about subscribing to Studio Hockey? Here’s a sneak peek into our latest episode with one of hockey’s brightest stars, Hardik Singh. Join co-hosts Ernst Baart and Jaspreet Singh as they bring both European and Asian lenses to the game and unlock inspiring insights from the heart of Indian hockey. In this episode...

The 2025 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup in Rajgir, India, is now in the books, and what a momentous tournament it was. Not just for India, who marched undefeated to the title and claimed their ticket to the 2026 World Cup, but also for Asian hockey as a whole. In our Final Impressions episode, Jaspreet Singh took our listeners on a vivid journey—through the venue, the city’s historic atmosphere, sweltering...

Get ready for an exciting new episode of Studio Hockey! Co-hosts Ernst Baart and Jaspreet Singh sit down with Australian Olympic player and legendary coach, Michael Nobbs, for an unfiltered conversation about international hockey, his extraordinary “hockey family,” and the powerful lessons learned on and off the pitch. In this preview, you’ll hear: Michael Nobbs reflect on his playing and coaching...

Ernst Baart and Jaspreet Singh sit down with the insightful and outspoken Keely Dunn—a former international umpire, founder of FHUmpires.com, and renowned “umpire whisperer” from Canada. In This Podcast: Keely shares her unique journey into field hockey and umpiring—how a tough moment in her teens propelled her into the sport and later to international tournaments around the globe. Have you ever w...

Looking for fresh takes on the global game of hockey? This episode of Studio Hockey brings you an engaging conversation with Allison Keefe, the force behind “The Field Hockey Analyst.” Hosts Ernst Baart and Jaspreet Singh dive deep with Allison into the cultural nuances, challenges, and unique pathways of US field hockey, offering a perspective rarely heard in European or Asian circles. In This Po...

Ready for a gripping look into Indian hockey’s rich, tragic history? In this one-of-a-kind podcast of Studio Hockey, hosts Jaspreet Singh and Ernst Baart are joined by acclaimed journalist and author Sundeep Misra, along with legendary Indian captain Vasudevan Baskaran. Together, they dive deep into the legacy and unsolved mystery surrounding Olympic gold medalist Pritihpal Singh’s murder—a traged...

Studio Hockey – E70 Preview: Menezes & Chaudhry on the State of Asian and World Hockey Welcome to a brand-new episode of Studio Hockey! Co-hosts Ernst Baart and Jaspreet Singh present an unmissable preview of this enlightening conversation on the pulse of hockey both in Asia and globally. Special Guests: Jude Menezes (Director of Hockey, Auckland / Former India goalkeeper & Japan women’s coach) Ij...

Show Notes: Studio Hockey – E69 Zach Wallace Get ready for a special episode of Studio Hockey! In this exciting podcast, we’re joined by Zach Wallace—England and Great Britain’s dynamic attacking midfielder—fresh off competing in both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics and an impactful season in both the Hoofdklasse and the Hockey India League. What’s in this podcast? - Why the Hockey India League was a...

Today’s special guest is none other than Arthur De Sloover, famed Belgian 🇧🇪 central defender, known for anchoring the Belgian national team—Red Lions—to historic victories, including Olympic gold, a World Cup, European titles, and high honors like FIH awards. On the domestic level, Arthur currently plays club hockey for Oranje Rood in the Dutch Hoofdklasse and recently featured in the reinvigorat...

We hosted for The Hockey Site a panel talk on 2025-05-23 —one you’ll want to catch if you care about the evolving landscape of high-performance coaching. In this session, we gathered global coaching talent to explore a topic which, still today, is a sensitive one: the underrepresentation of female coaches at the elite levels of our sport. Meet the Panel & Today’s Big Topic At the heart of this epi...

If you’re an experienced field hockey coach, ask yourself: Are your training sessions overly focused on shooting, while neglecting what the statistics and top coaches suggest is a better bet for scoring—winning penalty corners? Drawing on Simon Blanford’s data-driven analysis, plus the competitive philosophies of Mike McCann and Alyson Annan, this article advocates a strategic rethink. We’ll exami...

Enjoy this short podcast with a summary of the article released on The Hockey Site recently. A good intro before you join in for the live masterclass on how to train the dragflick by John Goldberg 🇧🇪 next month. Yes this is a podcast generated by AI. Visit the masterclass for the human version of teaching the drag flick. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscriber...

Enjoy these insights on what the 2025 EHL finals HIL could bring for the world of hockey. This is an AI generated podcast based on several news media and the EHL website. Thanks for reading Studio Hockey! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit my.studio.hockey/subscribe

Enjoy these insights on what the new HIL could mean for India and the world of hockey. This is an AI generated podcast based on several news media, the Wikipedia post on the HIL and different sources of information available up to October 23. More info on the HIL is available here from https://studio.hockey Thanks for reading Studio Hockey! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a p...

Enjoy this first views on what the new HIL could mean for India and the world of hockey. This is an AI generated podcast based on several news articles in information available up to October 6. More info on the HIL is available here from https://studio.hockey Thanks for reading Studio Hockey! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with...

The EHL KO16 in Surbiton delivered an exciting spectacle of European club hockey, showcasing exhilarating goals, nail-biting finishes, and impressive displays of skill. Enjoy this short audio review, generated by AI from the different match reports. More about this tournament here … This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visi...

In this episode it’s all about the lessons learned from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Generated by AI and based upon two AMA sessions where we had coaches from all over the world ask their own questions of two coaches who were active in Paris. Katrina Powell, head coach for the women from Australia or Hockeyroos, as well as Shane McLeod from the coaching staff of the Belgian men’s team or Red Lion...

The European championships is a guarantee for some top class hockey. Following the Olympics and the World Cup this is probably the toughest competition in the world of hockey. At stake first of al the title of European champion, but also a ticket into the Paris Olympic Games. Between August 18 and 27 both men and women will compete in Mönchengladbach, Germany. Get your tickets and follow the event...

Interview with Marcos Hofmann about his candidacy for the position of EHF president. The interview with the other candidate Peter Elders can be found on here as well. Also check out the opinion piece from both interviews in our columns at https://studiohockey.com/columns/the-choice-between-a-diplomat-or-entrepreneur-for-ehf/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stud...

Interview with Peter Elders about his candidacy for the position of EHF president. The interview with the other candidate Marcos Hofmann can be found on here as well. Also check out the opinion piece from both interviews in our columns at https://studiohockey.com/columns/the-choice-between-a-diplomat-or-entrepreneur-for-ehf/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stud...

Following the assignment of the new world cup for 2026 to both the Netherlands and Belgium, the FIH decided this event would be the first for non-irrigated fields. Much to the surprise (again) of most involved. When we talked to players, coaches, high performance directors and other relevant experts most were and are very sceptical. I think all of us agree it is the way forward. Water is a scarce...