Hockey India on Saturday announced the appointment of Matthew Tredrea and Kristie Sheridan as scientific advisors for the Indian senior and junior womens’ teams respectively.
Hockey India on Saturday announced the appointment of Matthew Tredrea and Kristie Sheridan as scientific advisors for the Indian senior and junior womens’ teams respectively.
Tredrea has earlier served as scientific advisor to the women’s programme in 2013 and 2014 and is re-joining the team at a critical period as they prepare for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Tredrea, 28, has a bachelors degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Newcastle and has strong credentials both as a coach and academician with nearly 10 years of experience.
Apart from being the scientific advisor to Hockey India he has been associated with the Malaysian Hockey Confederation as a consultant with the senior men’s national programme from February to May 2015.
Sheridan, 29, will focus on a scientific approach towards fitness and the game. She is a BSc in Exercise and Sport Science from Newcastle University and has a masters in exercise physiology and rehabilitation (2012) from Charles Strut University.
HI secretary general Mohammad Mushtaque Ahmad said, “I am delighted that we have put together an extensive support structure for the teams and now with Matthew and Kristie joining our senior and junior women’s teams it will only strengthen our campaign for Rio.
“Our athletes have shown tremendous results so far and I am confident the new additions to the coaching and support staff are only going to strengthen our team’s performance for the future.” The Indian women’s team will tour Argentina for a series from the November 18 to 30.
