Designed for Players Who Want to Keep Improving
These sessions are designed for 3rd–5th Year players who want to continue developing their hockey and perform at a higher level in matches.
At this stage, players benefit from coaching that goes beyond general team training, focusing on the skills, decisions and situations most relevant to their role on the pitch.
DMcG Hockey provides additional development opportunities outside school and club training, helping players build confidence and continue progressing.
Position-Specific Development
Many sessions at this age group use position-specific training groups, allowing players to work on the skills and match situations most relevant to their role on the pitch.
Each development block focuses on a different aspect of the game, helping players build a wider range of skills over time.
Players train within their position group and receive coaching that connects directly to real match situations.
Small Group Coaching
Outfield players train in position groups limited to just 8 players, allowing for more feedback, more repetition and more individual attention from coaches.
Goalkeepers train in groups limited to 4 players, ensuring they receive focused coaching and plenty of action.
Small groups allow players to improve faster and develop greater confidence in their role within a team.
Development Options
Players at this age can choose from position-specific development and specialist skill clinics designed to accelerate improvement.
Short Corner Attack & Defence Intensive
📍 Our Lady's Grove School
📍 The King's Hospital School
Learn the positioning, decisions and execution required to play an effective role in penalty corner situations.
Run periodically during school breaks
Coaching That Develops Top Youth Players
DMcG Hockey sessions are led by David McGivern, who has spent 10+ years coaching at provincial and international level, including 7 years with Irish U18s.
This experience shapes how sessions are designed - focusing on the technical habits and skills that accelerate each players confidence and ability.
Players receive elite-level skill development adapted for their age and stage.
What Parents Say
Joanne - Parent
My daughter thoroughly enjoyed these weekly one hour skills based sessions. Thanks to all the team. Instructor to child ratios were high and my daughter benefited greatly from the sessions. I would highly recommend David and all his team. We will be back. Thank you!
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Alex - Parent
Emma had a fantastic time. Gained a variety of new skills. Also much more confident on the pitch. Would highly recommend.
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Nicola - Parent
Very well organised. Great fun and fantastic improvement in skills. Will definitely be booking a place at the next hockey clinic for my daughter!
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐