Benjamin BYAS
York,East Riding of Yorkshire
Summary
High-performance field hockey coach and programme leader with experience in England Hockey National League and National Tier 1 schools competition. Known for a “positive intensity” style: high energy, high standards, and genuine care; creating environments where athletes feel supported, challenged, and accountable. Strengths include session planning, unit/position coaching, video-informed game prep, and building culture through clear expectations and consistent feedback.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of High Performance Hockey
Scarborough College
Scarborough
08.2025 - Current
- Alongside the Head of Hockey, lead the hockey programme day-to-day across senior squads; set standards, culture, and training expectations.
- Design and deliver high-tempo, decision-rich sessions aligned to match demands (technical, tactical, physical, and mental).
- Drive individual development through clear feedback, role clarity, and targeted improvement plans.
- Prepare for competition through opposition analysis, training focus, and match-day coaching.
- Coordinate key programme operations (planning, staffing support, communication, fixtures/logistics as required) while maintaining safe training practices.
Ladies 1st Head Coach
Wakefield Hockey Club
Wakefield
08.2024 - Current
- Lead weekly performance planning and match preparation in a national-league environment where standards and detail are non-negotiable.
- Deliver unit/position-specific coaching and create training that transfers directly to match day.
- Support players through honest selection conversations, clear expectations, and consistent performance feedback.
- Use video/scouting and simple performance targets to shape game plans and improve execution under pressure.
Head of Hockey
Pocklington School
Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire
09.2020 - 07.2025
- Led the school hockey programme across multiple age groups; built culture, standards, and a positive performance environment.
- Planned and delivered training, managed selection, and coached on match days.
- Coordinated fixtures, staffing support, and communication with pupils/parents/colleagues to keep the programme running smoothly.
- Supported individual development through clear feedback, consistency, and high expectations.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations, Conflict & Security
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne 09/2019 - 10/2020
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Loughborough University
Loughborough 09/2016 - 07/2019
Skills
- Positive-Intensity Leadership
- Session Planning & Design
- 1-2-1 Individual Coaching
- Player Development & Mentoring
- Gameday Preparation & Strategy
- Video Analysis
- Opposition Scouting
- Communication
- Personal & Professional Organisation
Certification
- GB Hockey - Advanced Coach Programme (ACP)
- FIH Level 1/2/3 Coach
- Strength & Conditioning Education Youth S&C Coach
Accomplishments
- 50+ England Hockey National League Caps
- 3rd Place at England Hockey National Schools U18 Boys Indoor Competition 2025
- National Semi-Finalist England Hockey Tier 2 Plate U18 Girls Competition (1st National Semi-Final in Pocklington School history)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of High Performance Hockey
Scarborough College
08.2025 - Current
Ladies 1st Head Coach
Wakefield Hockey Club
08.2024 - Current
Head of Hockey
Pocklington School
09.2020 - 07.2025
Master of Arts - International Relations, Conflict & Security
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
09/2019 - 10/2020
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Loughborough University
09/2016 - 07/2019