NTHA Hosts Hockey India’s High-Performance Director Herman Kruis

Herman Kruis Shares Expertise with Coaches and Players

The Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA) in Jamshedpur recently hosted Herman Kruis, High-Performance Director of Hockey India.

He was accompanied by Vijay Shankar Singh, General Secretary of Hockey Jharkhand.

During his visit, Kruis conducted a session with the academy’s coaches.

He shared his extensive knowledge and experience in hockey.

The session was interactive and provided valuable insights into modern training techniques.

Coaches actively participated, gaining new strategies for player development.

Kruis also met with Hemant Gupta, CEO of Hockey Ace Foundation and Head of Sports Academies at Tata Steel.

Mukul Vinayak Choudhuri, CEO of Jamshedpur Football Club (JFC), was also present.

Their discussions focused on grassroots development and advanced training methods.

They emphasized the importance of collaboration to improve hockey in India.

Hemant Gupta praised the visit, highlighting its benefits for the academy.

He expressed gratitude for Kruis’s insights and their potential impact on training programs.

The visit concluded with a tour of the academy.

Kruis and Singh interacted with young players during the tour.

They encouraged the players to pursue their dreams in hockey.

NTHA remains committed to providing world-class training and facilities.

This visit marks a significant step in the academy’s journey towards excellence in Indian hockey.