About Us
South Leicester Youth Hockey (SLYH) aims to nurture a love for hockey, building foundational skills, and creating a sustainable pipeline of players for local clubs.
Our People
Our high-quality programme is led by experienced coaches and supported by elite players.
The lead coach of the programme will be Harvinder Bhuhi of Leicester Hockey Club where he headed one of the most successful junior sections in the country which saw several age-group teams reach national finals over a period of a few years. Several players from those teams went on to play at national league and international level. Some of these players are supporting the initiative by becoming SLYH ambassadors and will be occasional guest coaches at sessions and camps.
Our Ethos
We aim to strengthen the hockey community in the county, creating opportunities for everyone.
Our coaching philosophy is simply that the most important role of the coaches is to make the children passionate about the sport.
In addition to the weekly sessions, we offer special school visits and camps led by SLYH’s ambassadors. These events are a good way to inspire youngsters and provide invaluable insights from some of the sport’s top players.
SLYH is a safe and supportive environment, with well-trained coaches dedicated to nurturing each player’s development.
Our goal is to foster a long-term connection between children and hockey, so they can enjoy the benefits for years to come.
Funding
As a volunteer organisation our funding is based on gifts and a small membership fee. Costs of pitch and equipment hire continue to grow. We need support so we can continue to offer the service we want to and continue to encourage positive participation in sport