Began playing hockey aged 11 on the grass pitches at KES and progressed through the ranks to Men's 1st XI at 15. Represented the county at all levels and captaining Norfolk and winning county championship. Played east U21 for 3 years and edged into England U21 for a tournament in Holland. Also played for England B squad before breaking my hand.Played National League for ten years at South Gate HC Won the competition in the first year and had the privilege of going to European Championships in a team with 4 Olympic Gold medallists in the side. Returned to Pelicans just as the Old pitch was finished as player coach. The rest is history as they say. Just now waiting for medicine to provide a solution to my knee so I can get back to playing again.