Boys & Girls Talent Academy (‘TA’) squads have begun training every week after their recent selection following assessments in September; this will continue until the end of the Summer Term 2026. The selected players will also attend a series of training camps and matches against other TAs throughout the season before a smaller squad of 18-20 is selected for the end of cycle TA Festival Competition in Nottingham, usually held over 3 days in late July.

Girls:

• Jocelyn Reynard (University of Bristol TA)

Boys:

• Jack Bryson (University of Bristol TA)
• Gavin Patterson (University of Bristol TA)
• Freddie Hill (Stourport TA) - dependent on England u18 ongoing assessment

What is a Talent Academy? (from England Hockey)
“Talent Academies are intended for the highest potential 15 – 18-year-old players outside of NAGS (National Age Group Squads)

There are multiple opportunities most weeks for high-quality coaching and training.