Jeremy Davy appointment completes Hockeyroos coaching staff

The Hockeyroos coaching staff for the Tokyo Olympics has been finalised with Jeremy Davy appointed as National Women’s Assistant Coach.

Davy is the final piece of the puzzle joining new Head Coach Katrina Powell, fellow Assistant Coach Katie Allen and Goalkeeper Coach Dave Staniforth responsible for guiding the Hockeyroos’ Olympic campaign.

Davy, who spent the past eight years as the Head Coach of the Western Australia Institute of Sport’s Women’s Hockey Program, is no stranger to the Hockeyroos setup.

He was involved in a coaching capacity at the Hockeyroos’ recent Ausdrill Challenge intra-squad matches, assisted at last November’s National Selection Camp and also through the successful Olympic qualifiers against Russia.

This experience and intel, coupled with the high regard he is held in, made him the ideal candidate three months out from Tokyo.

He was appointed under an expression of interest process on a fixed term contract until the end of August 2021.

“Jeremy has been working in the program on a casual basis and has been doing a fantastic job,” said Hockey Australia CEO Matt Favier.

“We appreciate that he has made himself available at short notice in what is a unique circumstance only three months out from the Olympics.”

“Jeremy knows the players, is familiar with the program and the way things are run, is respected by the playing group, and Katrina and Katie are both eager for him to be involved.”

With over 20 years of coaching experience, Davy fulfilled coaching roles at three Junior World Cups, was a Performance Analyst for the Kookaburras’ 2004 Olympic gold medal winning team, and has produced numerous players for the Hockeyroos, Jillaroos and Australian Under 18 team.

“I am delighted to be offered this opportunity to play a part in preparing this group of athletes for what will be one of the most important and special times in their hockey careers,” said Davy.

“I have a genuine connection with the playing group and staff, an up-to-date understanding of the status of the teams’ development and the objectives for the program from a technical and tactical perspective, as well as what the group faces in the international arena.

“I look forward to doing everything I can to support the other coaches, players and staff to achieve the best result in Tokyo.”

Hockey Australia is committed to undergoing a thorough, transparent and rigorous recruitment process for the ongoing Head Coach and Assistant Coach roles post Tokyo in accordance with the review recommendations.

Jeremy Davy Fact File
Born: Tamworth, NSW

Experience
2013-2021 Head Coach, WAIS Women’s Hockey Program
2009-2012 Women’s National Assistant Coach / Resource Management, Hockey Australia High Performance Program
2007-2008 Performance Analyst / Technology Manager, Fremantle Football Club
2001-2006 Men’s Performance Analyst, Hockey Australia High Performance Program
1999-2001 Head Coach, South Australian Institute of Sport (SASI) Men’s Hockey Program
1997-1998 Senior Coach, North Nottingham, United Kingdom
1996-1997 AIS Coaching Scholarship, NSW Institute of Sport

Coaching Appointments 2013-2020
March 2021 - Head Coach, Women’s Highlanders (Ric Charlesworth Classic)
November 2020 - Assistant Coach, Hockey Australia National Selection Camp
February 2020 - National U21 Assistant Role (Japan Series)
October 2019 - Assistant Coach, Perth Thundersticks (Sultana Bran Hockey One League)
July 2019 - WA U21 Head Coach
October 2018 - Head Coach, Perth Thundersticks (Australian Hockey League)
April 2018 - WA U18 Assistant Coach
November 2017 - National Senior Assistant Role (4 Nations)
December 2016 - Assistant Coach, Junior World Cup
July 2017 - WA U21 Assistant Coach
June 2016 - National Development Squad Tour (England)
November 2015 - National Junior Tour (Argentina)
August 2013 Assistant Coach, Junior World Cup (Germany)