Meet the Committee and Coaches
NHC is run by a voluntary committe with defined roles and responsibilities. They are elected officers of the club at the AGM in May where every paid up member receives a vote. Please contact them if you have question.
Committee Members
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Andy Dale
President & Junior Chairman (Executive Committee)Email: andrewdale1971@gmail.com
Mobile Phone Number: 07725432013
Club President:Day to day management of the executive committee, finances, future development of the club.
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Jon Keep
Senior Section Chairman (Executive & Senior Committee)Email: jonedkeep@googlemail.com
Jon oversees the day to day running of the senior section of the club, which contains 7 men's teams, 5 ladies teams and 2 mixed teams. Tel:07970676622
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James Miller
Membership Secretary (Exec & Senior Committee)Email: jhs_miller@hotmail.co.uk
Blandford HC (2000-2003), University of Bath HC (2003-2008), City of Bath HC (2004-2008), VfB Stuttgart (2006-2007), Northampton Saints (2008-)
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Jack Zoers-Benstead
Communications Officer (Executive Committee)Jack Zoers-Benstead is our U14 Girls Head Coach; who he oversees in training sessions, as well as on match and tournament days. Jack is a Hockey Coach by profession and holds coaching positions with University of Northampton Men's Hockey; Bedfordshire County; and Northants County. Jack also coaches on behalf of the Club within Primary and Secondary schools within the County. Jack is a regular club umpire also, filling in and officiating games where he can. A notable umpire achievement for Jack is umpiring the Dutch U15 Boys National Team at an Easter tournament in Eindhoven in 2019.
Jack, alongside his coaching and umpiring, plays for the Men's 2nd XI; and has played at the club since 2013, having represented the Club at all levels of Men's Hockey.
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Jasmine Banks
Junior Section Secretary -
Ian McIlwaine
Treasurer (Executive & Senior Committee)Email: ian.mcilwaine@ntlworld.com
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Anthony Czaicki
Men's Club Captain (Senior Section)Email: antczaicki@hotmail.co.uk
Anthony has been a dedicated member of the Club for many years now. Rejoining the Club to play for the Mens 2nd XI, but stepping down to play for the Mens 3rd XI when picking up the Mens Club Coach and Mens Club Captain roles. Anthony is well engaged with the Junior Section of the Club, Coaching the U12 Boys and being a lead coach on our Performance and Junior Camps; as well as running our junior tournaments.
Anthony also holds a variety of coaching positions away from the Club with Northants County as U13 & U15 Girls Coach in the England Hockey Player Pathway; and at Newcastle Medics Hockey Club and Sutton Coldfield Hockey Club as a Lead Coach.
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Jack Zoers-Benstead
Safeguarding & Welfare OfficerJack Zoers-Benstead is our U14 Girls Head Coach; who he oversees in training sessions, as well as on match and tournament days. Jack is a Hockey Coach by profession and holds coaching positions with University of Northampton Men's Hockey; Bedfordshire County; and Northants County. Jack also coaches on behalf of the Club within Primary and Secondary schools within the County. Jack is a regular club umpire also, filling in and officiating games where he can. A notable umpire achievement for Jack is umpiring the Dutch U15 Boys National Team at an Easter tournament in Eindhoven in 2019.
Jack, alongside his coaching and umpiring, plays for the Men's 2nd XI; and has played at the club since 2013, having represented the Club at all levels of Men's Hockey.
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Max Wilkinson
COVID-19 OfficerEmail: maxwilkinson143@hotmail.co.uk
Mobile Phone Number:
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Laura Osborne
Ladies Club Captain (Senior Section)Email: losborne93@hotmail.co.uk
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Kathryn Wallace
Ladies RepresentativeEmail: kewallace@hotmail.co.uk
Coaching Staff
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Christian Howard
Ladies 1st XI CoachChristian (Paddy) Howard is our Ladies 1st XI Coach, overseeing training on Thursdays and coaches on match days also. Christian is a trainee Primary School Teacher, currently working at Bridgewater Primary School in the town whilst studying at the University of Northampton. Christian has held coaching positions with Warwick School, and currently holds a coaching role with the Midlands Performance Centre programme in the England Hockey Player Pathway. He also plays for our Men's 1st XI and has done for over 10 seasons.
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Jack Zoers-Benstead
U14 Girls, Schools & Camps ManagerJack Zoers-Benstead is our U14 Girls Head Coach; who he oversees in training sessions, as well as on match and tournament days. Jack is a Hockey Coach by profession and holds coaching positions with University of Northampton Men's Hockey; Bedfordshire County; and Northants County. Jack also coaches on behalf of the Club within Primary and Secondary schools within the County. Jack is a regular club umpire also, filling in and officiating games where he can. A notable umpire achievement for Jack is umpiring the Dutch U15 Boys National Team at an Easter tournament in Eindhoven in 2019.
Jack, alongside his coaching and umpiring, plays for the Men's 2nd XI; and has played at the club since 2013, having represented the Club at all levels of Men's Hockey.
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Anthony Czaicki
Schools & Camps CoachAnthony has been a dedicated member of the Club for many years now. Rejoining the Club to play for the Mens 2nd XI, but stepping down to play for the Mens 3rd XI when picking up the Mens Club Coach and Mens Club Captain roles. Anthony is well engaged with the Junior Section of the Club, Coaching the U12 Boys and being a lead coach on our Performance and Junior Camps; as well as running our junior tournaments.
Anthony also holds a variety of coaching positions away from the Club with Northants County as U13 & U15 Girls Coach in the England Hockey Player Pathway; and at Newcastle Medics Hockey Club and Sutton Coldfield Hockey Club as a Lead Coach.
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Kathryn Wallace
Ladies Club & Girls U12s Coach -
Jon Noble
Ladies 2nd XI CoachLevel 2 EH Coach (UKCC England Hockey Coach Award)..... I started playing hockey as an 11 year old and have been involved ever since, moving my way through county and regional age group hockey.... First team debut for Northampton Saints at 18 and played for 18 years in the side. I represented for many years Northants County and Midlands Regional Men's hockey sides and I am a current player in the England O45 Masters team in this world cup year..... I have been coaching for around 20 years and have worked with players of all ages. I have been fortunate to coach and develop players who have gone onto play National Age Group hockey as well as National League Senior hockey...... Current Coaching:- Head Coach for Northants Academy Centre ( England Hockey Player Pathway ) I have worked with Northants over many years coaching across lots of different age groups and squads and in conjunction with this I lead the Northants U15G squad....... Northampton Saints Player/Coach for the Mens 2’s.... Head Coach Ladies 2s and 3s....... Previous Coaching Highlights:- Beeston U14 Boys National Tier 1 finals 2016. Beeston U16 Boys Tier 1 finals 2018. Working with an excellent squad of players many of whom are now at Performance Centre and NAGS...... Beeston U12 Girls National In2Hockey Finals 2018 - many at Academy Centres around the midlands. Several now at PC & NAGS..... Head Coach Saints Mens 1s- Led them to their highest position in the Midlands Premier for over a decade. .... I firmly believe in the England Hockey Golden Thread / End in Mind philosophy. I have seen how much players have improved and the progress being made using this. But it cannot be achieved without hard work and self motivation with excellent core skills & techniques...... My aim is to ensure all players love the game as much as I do and give them the knowledge and skills to progress as far as they can and want to......... I hold an England Hockey Level 2 Coaching award. Current DBS, First Aid at Work and Child Safety/Welfare certificates
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Jon Noble
Men's & Ladies 2nd XI CoachLevel 2 EH Coach (UKCC England Hockey Coach Award)..... I started playing hockey as an 11 year old and have been involved ever since, moving my way through county and regional age group hockey.... First team debut for Northampton Saints at 18 and played for 18 years in the side. I represented for many years Northants County and Midlands Regional Men's hockey sides and I am a current player in the England O45 Masters team in this world cup year..... I have been coaching for around 20 years and have worked with players of all ages. I have been fortunate to coach and develop players who have gone onto play National Age Group hockey as well as National League Senior hockey...... Current Coaching:- Head Coach for Northants Academy Centre ( England Hockey Player Pathway ) I have worked with Northants over many years coaching across lots of different age groups and squads and in conjunction with this I lead the Northants U15G squad....... Northampton Saints Player/Coach for the Mens 2’s.... Head Coach Ladies 2s and 3s....... Previous Coaching Highlights:- Beeston U14 Boys National Tier 1 finals 2016. Beeston U16 Boys Tier 1 finals 2018. Working with an excellent squad of players many of whom are now at Performance Centre and NAGS...... Beeston U12 Girls National In2Hockey Finals 2018 - many at Academy Centres around the midlands. Several now at PC & NAGS..... Head Coach Saints Mens 1s- Led them to their highest position in the Midlands Premier for over a decade. .... I firmly believe in the England Hockey Golden Thread / End in Mind philosophy. I have seen how much players have improved and the progress being made using this. But it cannot be achieved without hard work and self motivation with excellent core skills & techniques...... My aim is to ensure all players love the game as much as I do and give them the knowledge and skills to progress as far as they can and want to......... I hold an England Hockey Level 2 Coaching award. Current DBS, First Aid at Work and Child Safety/Welfare certificates
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Aidan Walker
Men’s Club Coach -
Peter de Lange
Men's 1st XI CoachEmail: petedelange67@gmail.com
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Chris Godman
U14 BoysI have been with Northampton Saints since 2002.
Boys U14 Academy Coach
U12 Saturday Mixed Lead Coach
I also play when I can as long as the body allows me.
Team management
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Camilla Denton
Ladies 1st XI Captain -
Jasmine Roberts
Ladies 4th XI Captain -
Aidan Walker
Men's 4th XI Captain -
Trevor Fidler
Men's 5th XI Captain -
Del Bowie
Badgers ManagerDel assists with coordinating our Club Badger's team activities. Enquiries may be directed via the Club Website, or through Academy or Junior Section coaches. New interested Badgers age applicants can also contact andrewdale1971@gmail.com
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Chris Godman
Men's 6th XI CaptainI have been with Northampton Saints since 2002.
Boys U14 Academy Coach
U12 Saturday Mixed Lead Coach
I also play when I can as long as the body allows me. -
Jason Hillier
Men's 3rd XI Captain -
Lisa Humpage
Ladies 2nd XI Captain -
Jessica Bailey
Ladies 3rd XI Captain -
Gareth Parker
Men's 1st XI Captain -
Max Wilkinson
Men's 2nd XI Captain -
Jim Phipps
Men's Masters CaptainDebut for the Saints 2"a"s in 1982 after 2 years playing for Northampton Town 1st team. Played in all sides at the Saints in career and captained both 2nd & 3rd teams for lengthy periods in the past.
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Emily Bradshaw
Ladies Masters Captain -
Lesley Langley
Mixed Section ManagerManagement of the Mixed section, representative on the Northants mixed committee.Tel:07769945913
Other Committee Members
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Joseph Cliffe
Men's Fixture Secretary -
Lisa Humpage
Ladies Fixture Secretary -
Matt Gausden-Walker
Umpires SecretaryMatt is responsible for all incoming and outgoing communication to the club to leagues, England Hockey and membership. He also is in charge of all umpire appointments at the club