Our Coaches
We provide hockey training and playing opportunities for all abilities, from U6 to Vets. Our team of qualified and experienced coaches bring Premier League, international and grassroots experience to every session.
Our coaching team
The coaches behind our juniors, adults and Premier League sides. Photos and profiles are coming soon.
Mike Lewis
Fergus Jackson
Josh Green
Tom Tyers
Will Denny
Steve Innes
Ross Stott
Andy Bartlett
Mark Robinson
Daff Charles
Hannah Milne
Gwen Manley
Gus Nelson
Sam Lints
Nick Lidstone
What families say about our coaches
From our 2026 parent survey and the messages families send us after training, camps and academy sessions.
Coaching is excellent
“Coaching is excellent, good mix between high performance culture and fun. Tour to Eindhoven was the highlight of the year… [the coaches] have been really excellent.”
Parent · U14 girlsExcellent coaches and mentors
“[The coaches] have been absolutely excellent coaches and mentors to all the U6s and clearly took the time to understand and tailor training to all the players' needs… even at such young ages.”
Parent · U6Coaching superb
“We were new this last season and [it] has been really good. Coaching […] superb… [she] has been pushed and given the opportunity to play at a good level – really looking forward to this season.”
Parent · U16 girlsIt's showing in her hockey
“I also wanted to say how much our daughter has been enjoying her sessions at East Grinstead. I'm pretty sure it's showing in her hockey. She seems so happy when she's playing, and it's lovely to see. Thank you to you and your team for playing such a big part in that.”
Junior parentAwesome for U8s
“Great season… Really great team at U8s… the coaches [were] awesome for U8s. Thank you.”
Parent · U8 boysShe hasn't been worked that hard before!
“Please pass on our thanks to [the coach] for this morning's session. Our daughter really enjoyed it and said she hasn't been worked that hard before!”
Junior parent · TrainingCommitment, coaching, mentorship
“Our daughter has really enjoyed her time discovering EG and participating in the Friday Talent Development Academy. We're very conscious of, and grateful for, the commitment, technical coaching, mentorship and warm welcome you and the team have provided.”
Parent · Talent Development AcademyApplying what he's learned
“Please pass on our thanks to your coaches. Our son very much enjoyed his sessions on both camp days and is looking forward to applying what he has learned for his Monday training sessions.”
Parent · Holiday campsA huge difference
“Having a coach with the tier 1 side regularly made a huge difference.”
Parent · U12 boysTrain with EGHC
Whether you're starting out at U6 or chasing a Premier League place, our coaches are ready for you. And if you coach, we'd love to hear from you.
