The StAPLUS Performance Potential training group is an invitational programme and part of our Talent Centre activity for youth players who have been identified as having Performance level potential at certain periods of the year. We expect that the training group will change in the second half of the year as players develop as they focus on feedback given by their age group lead coaches.

Performance Potential criteria is based on the the Complete Player Qualities guidance by England Hockey. This can be used as, not only a talent identification tool, but an opportunity for a player's self-analysis and goal setting for the season and beyond.

The programme gives the opportunity for additional practise on foundation skills under pressure through to advanced technical skills and their activity load will be considered in the planning, and will be led by Martin Langston, Head of Performance Development.

This programme will be offered at an additional cost to participants and will begin in September this year on Friday evenings.

Dates are to be confirmed at this stage, however the below dates are provisional.

• Cycle 1 - U16 & U18 - Friday 12th September - Friday 17th October 2025 - 18:15-19:15
• Cycle 2 - U14 & U18 - February half term - April 2026