Ryan Lees
BU15/16,
Having played in South Africa all my life, I have represented my province (Kwa-Zulu Natal) from the age of 14 all the way to a senior level. Competing in Nationals every year in both Indoor and outdoor hockey. During my career I have played 13 years of premier league hockey, winning 5 indoor titles and 2 Outdoor titles. My main highlights of my coaching experience includes winning the National Indoor Title with both the U16 and U14 Girls, as well as securing a Bronze medal with the U16 Boys in the Outdoor Nationals and Gold with the U16 Girls in the same competition. I had the privilege of assisting the South African U18 Girls during an international series against Australia. Since moving to England, I’ve coached the U16 Boys to a Bronze medal in the Indoor Nationals and guided the U14 Boys to Silver medals in both the EH Cup and Nationals. I was 9 years old when I started playing hockey. My hobbies outside of hockey include running ultra marathons, going to the gym, and surfing (When in South Africa). On days off I would either be running, gyming, or looking for a good coffee shop with good company. My hidden talent is that I can clap with one hand. Best piece of advice when playing: “You are only as good as the last thing you do on the ball.” - Brendon Carolan. If I could switch lives with anyone for a day, would definitely have to be Euan Gilmour, just to have that feeling of scoring absolute screamers week in and week out. Also, Siya Kolisi, as he’s the only captain to lift the Webb Ellis trophy twice… in a row.
Euan Gilmour
BU15/16, BU9/10,
Friday night Hockey, Mixed U7/8, GU10
I have represented England from u16 to u21 and I’ve played in Australia, Spain and Belgium. I have coached internationally in every country where I’ve played and have worked in several schools across Cambridge. I’m now based at St Benedict’s School. I have 6 older brothers. What age you started hockey? As soon as I could walk Do you have a hidden talent? Not golf
Fred Newbold
BU15/16, GU11/12
I currently play for the Men’s 1st team here at Wimbledon. I also represent the Wales Senior national team as well as being in the GB EDP. I’ve played previously at Reading and Der Club an der Alster in the German Bundesliga last year. I’ve coached junior hockey at Wimbledon as well as Reading and then also during my time in Germany at Der Club an der Alster. At university I also coached the Ladies 2s and Ladies 3s teams. I started hockey at a young age as my parents (and grandad both played). I can do the splits. Outside of hockey I read a lot, listen to music and like to cook (sometimes). Also just spending time with friends and family. Best piece of advice I’ve received is ‘if it has to be someone, why not you.’ Not entirely sure who this came from but it is a great attitude when approaching challenging situations as if there has to be someone to step up to do anything, then why shouldn’t it be you.
James Vallely
BU15/16, GU15/16,BU11/12
Jason Stiff
GU15/16
I play for the Mens 2/3s at the club. I’ve played provincial level back home in SA. I am a defender by choice but a striker at heart. I am a South African national and I have been coaching for over 10 years now. This will be my 5th season at Wimbledon. Best hockey club in the world! I’ve started playing hockey at the age of 10. My hobbies include: Reading, gym and listening to music and photography. I like to watch series on my days off and braai! (South African version of a BBQ). My hidden talent is that I can juggle 3 hockey balls but I can’t multi-task which is ironic. I can also name all the animals on a safari game drive. My best piece of advice I received, is to let go of things you can’t control and focus on the things you can control. I would switch lives with Euan Gilmour so I can know how it feels like to score such amazing goals every weekend. But on a more serious note I would switch lives with Siya Kolisi so I know how it feels like to lift 2 rugby world cups.
Bronwyn Sheilds
GU15/16, GU13/14
Currently play for Scotland women national team and have a total of 29 caps. I have represented Scotland at two European tournaments (2021,2023)and at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. I have also been involved in the Great Britain Elite Development team (EDP)since 2021. Recently I have moved clubs from Clydesdale Western Hockey club in Scotland to Wimbledon Women’s 1’s. Previously coached at Clydesdale Western hockey club and St Aloysius College Age started hockey- 8 years old To do on day off- brunch and shopping with friends
Fin Hurst
BU13/14
Fin started his hockey career at Whitgift school and won 7 national titles. During his junior career he represented England U18s and GB EDP. Fin was at Durham university from 2020-2023 and is now part of the Wimbledon 1s squad. Fin has a level 1 coaching qualification and is also a coach at Whitgift School. He is currently lead coach for the Wimbledon U14s and Wimbledon Talent Academy. Started playing hockey aged 13.
Ben Fox
BU13/14
I am currently playing for Wimbledon Men’s First XI as well as the Great Britain Elite Development Programme. I also work part time at Dane’s Hill school. My most enjoyable coaching experience so far was reaching the national final with the boys U12s last year. I support Brighton and Hove Albion football club and enjoy going to watch them play when I have a free weekend. If I could switch lives with anyone It would have to be Euan Gilmore so I wouldn’t have to complete a full days work again.
Keegan Bint
BU13/14
From school level I Played and Captained Zimbabwe U18 team, after that I travelled and did a year in Ireland were played in the Ireland Premier league for Glenanne HC. After a year out in Dublin, I move to London where I joined Wimbledon Hockey which I have been for 9 years now mostly in the 2s and 1st team performance squads . Have been assistant coach for the Men’s 2nd team in the national league. Started hockey from the age of 7. My hobbies outside of hockey, are mostly other sports such as tennis, golf and cricket. I also have a love for nature, so when I’m back home I spend a lot of time in the bush and on the lakes with family and friends. Best piece of advice I have received - Never be afraid to fail or make mistakes, because learning from the failures and mistakes makes you even better. If I could switch lives with someone for one day, it would be Bear Grylls because I’d get travel and explore so many untouched places around the world.
Suzy Petty
GU13/14
Former Great Britain and England International, playing my 9th season for the Wimbledon 1st team. I have coached Wimbeldon juniors for the 9 years that I have played at the club. My greatest achievement has to be watching from afar the 10 year olds that I first ever coached, getting better and better over the years, and some of them now being junior internationals! On my off days, you will normally find me running along the river to find a coffee and a croissant! My motto in life is work hard, play harder!
Lucy Holder
GU13/14, Mixed U7/8, GU9s
I joined Wimbledon Hockey Club 4 years ago and I currently play for Wimbledon Women's First Team. I have been coaching since I was 15 years old, and it has always been a hobby and passion of mine. I have been involved in several different academies, coaching at Wimbledon, Hockey Mentors and London South. I started playing hockey at 6 years old on a tennis court with a tennis ball and wooden hockey stick. Outside of hockey I like to go running, meeting up with friends and spending time with my family I love a movie and duvet day on my days off Best piece of advice i have received is 'turn a setback into an opportunity'.
Charlotte Lee
GU13/14
I’m from Christchurch, New Zealand and came up through NZ age group squads (U18/U21). I played in the Wimbledon 1s/2s team and am absolutely loving it. I’ve coached regional teams to national champions back in New Zealand, high school game and coached all ages from 5-18. I started hockey when I was 5 after my old sister decided to play as well. My hobbies outside of hockey is adventuring, shopping and site seeing. On my day off I love to go for a nice run or walk with a friend, have a nice brunch or lunch, soak up some sun (if the UK sun comes out) have a bit of time to myself then go out to see a show, movie or go out to dinner. My hidden talent is I can juggle and know every word to every song in the lion king. The best piece of advice I have ever received is always be the best you can be. I would love to switch lives with Jason Stiff because he’s a legend.
Krish Gunatunga
Goalkeepers
Wimbledon Goalkeeper and Keeping coach for Junior section. Coaches for a number of years across three different clubs. Started playing hockey after watching the Winter Olympics wanting to be an ice hockey keeper and was told field hockey was the same, still living with that lie years later. Outside of hockey, playing cricket or watching any sport.
Alex Wilson
BU11/12s
I am currently a forward at Purley Walcountians HC, where I have played since I was 10. Previous Durham University and Whitgift school player. I have coached at Wimbledon since 2021/2022 and currently have the pleasure of leading the u11 boys. I am a lead coach at Purley Walcountians HC and coached at University. 10 years old Cricket, golf, padel and travelling. Ideally travelling to watch England play test cricket! Play golf or padel with friends, go for a long walk and spend time with family. I’ve hit 7 180s in Darts Recognise what you can and cannot control Glenn Maxwell. It would be a lot of fun to strike a cricket ball like him for a day.
James Price
GU9/10s
I have played for the last 14 years. Playing most of my career in the east league playing for Waltham Forest, I played for Southampton Solent University and got promoted into BUCS Div 1. I spent a year at Havant HC in the National League and two years at Trojans HC where we narrowly missed out England Hockey cup success losing on finals day at Lee Valley. I am currently Head of Hockey at Wimbledon High School and Waltham Forest M1s and have coached all other squads at the club. Lead coach of the girls U9/10 age group at Wimbledon, also helped on Talent Futures during the summer. During my time on the south coast, I was at Trojans where we narrowly missed out on promotion to the National League and Indoor finals day. I spent three years coaching our university 1st XI side. I’ve also spent 5 years coaching at county level (Essex) U17 girls and was successful for creating a pathway for our girls to gain a space in the TA programme. I started playing hockey at age 14 after falling out of love with football. The best piece of advice I ever received was to treat others how you want to be treated. If I could switch lives with anyone for a day it would be Chris Martin from Coldplay because it would feel like I’m in Paradise! No seriously, because he has a great voice.
Becky Manton
GU11/12s