Performance Men's Hockey

Loughborough Students Hockey Club offers outstanding opportunities for competitive play, with our first teams competing at some of the highest levels in the UK. This includes the England Hockey National League Division 1 North (outdoor), the National Indoor League Division 1, and the BUCS National Premier League.

We promote a culture built on fairness, respect, and team success. Every player is supported equally to thrive both individually and collectively, contributing to a strong, driven, and welcoming squad environment.

Loughborough University invests over £2 million each year into performance sport and its facilities, ensuring that our student-athletes have access to everything they need to succeed.

Led by Head Coach Jerome Goudie, the Hockey Programme delivers a professional and structured environment that includes expert coaching and access to our state-of-the-art training and competition venues.

Hockey at Loughborough is where performance meets opportunity, on and off the pitch. Whether you're aiming for national honours or personal bests, this is your platform to grow and compete at the highest level.

Benefits

2 games per week - competing in the England Hockey National League and BUCS
3 team training pitch sessions
2 weekly tailored strength and conditioning sessions at Powerbase Gym
Individual skill development sessions
Team video analysis
Water-based and sand dressed hockey pitches
Comprehensive Performance Support, including access to physiotherapy, nutrition, psychology, physiology, and more
Performance Lifestyle support to help you balance elite sport with academic success
Scholarship opportunities for athletes who demonstrate exceptional talent and commitment

Our star alumni

James Mazarelo in goal wearing a pink and black kit and blue padding.

James Mazarelo

Loughborough Students Hockey and Loughborough University alumni

Hockey

Mazarelo was part of the GB Men’s team that clinched bronze at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and competed at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games for TEAM GB.

Luke Taylor holding a hockey stick

Luke Taylor

BSc Sport and Exercise Science graduate

Hockey

Former GB Senior International hockey defender and penalty corner specialist. After a successful international and domestic career with Surbiton HC, Luke now serves as Head of Athletic Performance at Oxford United FC, combining his elite playing experience with expertise in sports science and coaching.

Jonty Griffiths on a green hockey pitch holding a hockey stick

Jonty Griffiths

BSc Sport and Exercise Science graduate

Hockey

European U21 Bronze medallist and BUCS Gold winner. Represented England & GB U21s in over 30 international matches, and played for Surbiton HC, now coaching the next generation of hockey talent.

James Mazarelo wearing a pink Loughborough sport top

During the last three years at Loughborough the on and off pitch support I have received is a major contributing factor to my selection to the GB senior squad, Pro League games and now the CWG. I have had access to specialist strength and conditioning, nutrition and psychology as well as excellent team and specialist GK coaching. Off pitch, without the support from performance lifestyle I would have struggled to complete my degree this year.

James Mazarelo
MSc Sport Management, Politics and International Management

Coaching staff

Jerome Goudie wearing a grey Loughborough sport top

Jerome Goudie

Head Coach

Jerome has led the Men’s Performance Squad since 2013, having taken charge of the Women’s programme for 6 years, incorporating his experience working with England and GB National Age Groups. This follows a career playing for Loughborough while representing England and GB gaining over 100 International caps.

Alex Bailey on a blue hockey pitch

Alex Bailey

Assistant Coach

With over 15 years’ experience as a national league player, Alex has worked as a performance hockey coach across various levels of the GB and England Hockey pathway over the last 10 years and graduated from the GB Hockey Advanced Coach Programme in 2018.

Ali McGregor

Keeper Coach

Former Olympian and selected as the best Goalkeeper in the world after 2008 Beijing Olympics. Ali has been coaching at Loughborough for over 10 years, with three former Loughborough Goalkeepers coached by Ali having played in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham 2022.  Ali is also actively involved in the national set up, coaching the men’s EDP Goalkeepers.

Prospective students

To apply for a place or find out more information please email us. Our inbox is regularly monitored and someone from the hockey programme respond to you as soon as possible.

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