David Ralph

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David Ralph (born 17 August 1972) in Glasgow, Scotland is a former international hockey player who played as a forward for Scotland. [1] He earned his first cap in 1993 and played club hockey for Loughborough Students' Hockey Club.

Ralph, an experienced international hockey coach was appointed Head Coach for the England and Great Britain women's hockey teams in September 2021. [2] He has previously been Assistant Head Coach for the England women's national field hockey team and Great Britain women's national field hockey team and the England men's national field hockey team and Great Britain men's national field hockey team.

His first coaching position was held at Brentwood Hockey Club, Essex before moving onto become head coach for Loughborough Students. [3]

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References

  1. "David Ralph | England Hockey".
  2. "David Ralph Appointed Head Coach of England and Great Britain Women's Teams | Great Britain Hockey".
  3. "Home | Great Britain Hockey".