Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Leah Murphy

Leah Murphy

Wellington, New Zealand

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Head Coach with extensive experience with Hockey New Zealand, renowned for elevating team performance through innovative game strategy and development. Expert in skill development and team culture, consistently achieving significant performance improvements. Proven track record in program planning and team analysis, fostering a culture of inclusion and excellence.

Work History

Player-Coach

Upper Hutt Hockey Club
Player-Coach P1 Women 2024 (current)

Head Coach

Northern United Hockey Club
P2 Men 2025

Head Coach

Hockey New Zealand
Hockey New Zealand Women's 40s 2019-2024

Head Coach

Wellington Hockey Association
Women's 35 And 40 Masters 2016-2024

Assistant Coach

Wellington Hockey Association
Under 18 Men 2024

Coach

Upper Hutt Hockey Club
P2 Men 2020-2022

Assistant Coach

Hockey New Zealand
NZ Heritage Tournament - NZ Development 2021

Player-Coach

Victoria University Hockey Club
P1 Women 2020

Head Coach

Hockey New Zealand
NZ Universities Women's Tournament 2017

Education

Level 3 Sport Coaching Course (current)

Waikato Institute For Leadership & Sport Studies

FIH Level 1 & Level 2 Coaching Course Certificate

Hockey NZ Women in Coaching Programme 2020-2022

Hockey NZ Masters Advisory Council 2019 - Current

Skills

  • Skill development
  • Personal discipline
  • Motivational skills
  • Team motivation
  • Program planning
  • Game strategy development
  • Team bonding
  • Performance improvements
  • Improving performance
  • Team analysis

Timeline

Player-Coach

Upper Hutt Hockey Club

Head Coach

Northern United Hockey Club

Head Coach

Hockey New Zealand

Head Coach

Wellington Hockey Association

Assistant Coach

Wellington Hockey Association

Coach

Upper Hutt Hockey Club

Assistant Coach

Hockey New Zealand

Player-Coach

Victoria University Hockey Club

Head Coach

Hockey New Zealand

Level 3 Sport Coaching Course (current)

Waikato Institute For Leadership & Sport Studies

FIH Level 1 & Level 2 Coaching Course Certificate

Hockey NZ Women in Coaching Programme 2020-2022

Hockey NZ Masters Advisory Council 2019 - Current
Leah Murphy