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Borlase Hockey is one of the leading state school hockey clubs in the country with over 300 members, a number of current and past junior internationals and recent success in indoor and outdoor regional / national competitions.

The club has over 300 members and around ten experienced coaches, who all work closely with the full-time Director of Hockey. The coaches are also ably supported by our enthusiastic students, who provide inspiration and set an example for the younger year groups.

National and regional finalists, regional qualifiers and county champions have contributed to the success of the club in recent years and, on an individual level, players have been selected for County, Performance Centre and Futures Cup squads. A number have also gone on to represent their country at U16 and U18 level.

Tom McCarthy works as our Director of Hockey as we continue to keep Borlase Hockey moving forward, while maintaining the strong link with local hockey clubs, namely Marlow Hockey Club, for which a number of our coaches also work.

For more details about Borlase Hockey please email Mr McCarthy via hockey@swbgs.com.

Borlase Hockey is supported by a fantastic group of coaches, ranging from young leaders to experienced national title winners.

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Name -

Tom McCarthy

Role -

Director of Hockey

Experience -

Wimbledon TA Head of Boys 2024 - Current

Head of Boys Wimbledon HC 2017- 2022

USA International Player 2011-2017 32 Caps

Vision for the school -

"Our Mission: provide the opportunities for all players to reach their potential." TM

How We Develop Potential (Our Strategy) -

We are committed to a unique, inclusive development model that focuses on growth for everyone:

Why Choose Borlase Hockey?
We offer a unique development model that balances elite performance with maximum participation.
- Massive Participation: 300+ fixtures per season. We ensure Equal Match Opportunity regardless of your starting level.
- Development First (Y7–9): We don’t "stream" by ability in training.
- Our "2-Up, 2-Down" selection policy means no player is ever "stuck" in a team; movement is constant and merit-based.
- Elite Facilities: Daily lunchtime Astro access and a specialist Indoor Hockey Program with dedicated GK coaching.
- Global Exposure:
  - Year 9: Netherlands Tour
  - Year 11/12: South Africa Tour

The Performance Pathway

For ambitious athletes aiming for the top, we provide the professional infrastructure to get you there:

Personalized Growth: Free 1-to-1 coaching sessions and DiSE program support.
Pro-Level Support (New for 2026/27): Dedicated seminars on Sports Nutrition, Psychology, S&C and Talent Academy transitions.
Advanced Training: Performance players are fast-tracked into higher year-group training sessions.

Borlase Alumni Success: England Juniors & Seniors (last 10 Years)

Martha Goodridge - Graduated 2024 U16

Tilly Crampsie - Graduated 2023 U21

Ben Ferguson - Graduated 2020 U18

Mila Welch - Graduated 2019 Full International

Freya Bull - Graduated 2017 U21

Imre Gerrits - Graduated 2017 U18

Frankie Butler - Graduated 2016 U18

Jack Turner - Graduated 2015- Full International (left programme 2026)

Mr Nathan Monk - Director of Hockey

Year Joined: 2015

Qualifications: Sport and Coaching Studies BA, England Hockey Level 2 and 3

First Club: Brighton and Hove HC

Current Club: Oxford Hawks HC

Proudest Hockey Moment: Gaining and maintaining BUCS Premier League status with Oxford Brookes University 1st XI

Mark Munroe

Year Joined: 2015

Qualifications: MSc Sports Science, BSc (Hons) Sports & Exercise Science, British Weightlifting Association (BWLA), FA Fitness Trainers Award, UKSCA Accredited Coach

First Team: SWBGS U13s

Current Team: Weak link in SWB staff team!

Proudest Sporting Moment: Being a ball boy at England v Canada and watching my boyhood hockey idol Sean Kerly!

Helen Windsor

Year Joined: 2020

Qualifications: England Hockey Engaging Games for Children and Introduction to Hockey Coaching, GB Coach Level 2 and 3

First Club: Marlow HC

Current Club: Marlow HC

Prodest Hockey Moment: Either winning U16 Indoor National Finals with Marlow HC or European Youth Leader of the Year 2019.

Mike Irving

Year Joined: 2011

Qualifications: England Hockey ACP, EHF Top Coaches Programme and FIH L3

First Club: Hamble HC

Current Club: Marlow HC

Proudest Hockey Moment: Winning national indoor gold with Borlase U18 boys!!

Kate Porter

Year Joined: 2013

Qualifications: England Hockey Level 2 and 3 and GB Hockey Advanced Coach Programme

First Club: Lillington Ladies HC, Leamington Spa HC

Current Club: Marlow HC

Proudest Moment: I have 3! All equally valid! Helping Buckingham LHC become National Indoor Champions, Marlow HC GU16 Indoor National Champions 2018 and Marlow HC BU18 Outdoor National Champions 2018. Proudest moment with SWB is the GU18 indoor silver medal 2015

Nigel Woolven

Year Joined: 2010

Qualifications: England Hockey Level 2

First Club: Letchworth HC

Current Club: Reading HC

Proudest Hockey Moment: Playing for England v West Germany in the Heysel Stadium in Brussels

Lee Morton

Year Joined: SWBGS 2017

Qualifications: Criminal Justice BA Honours

First Club: Hillhead Hockey club

Current Club: Old Georgians HC

Proudest Hockey Moment: Making my Scotland debut in 2014 in Glasgow against England

Peter Scott

Year joined: 2019

Qualifications: Sports Performance BA Honours

First club: Bracknell HC

Current club: Wimbledon HC

Proudest hockey moment: Receiving my first senior England caps against Germany and South Africa

Mr Kevin Chappell

Year Joined: 2002

Qualifications: England Hockey Level 2

First Club: Horton House HC

Current Club: Marlow HC

Proudest Hockey Moment: 6 years of back to back promotions with Marlow HC Men’s 1st XI and 2nd XI

Paul Loudon

Year Joined: 2014

Qualifications: England Hockey Level 2 and have part completed Level 3. Also a Silver awarded goalkeeper coach and I have spent time as a coach assessor

First Club: Richings Park HC

Current Club: Currently associated with Marlow, Slough, Eastcote, Maidenhead, OMT

Proudest Hockey Moment: My proudest playing moment was being picked for the England Indoor Squad, and my proudest coaching moment was winning the National Indoor Cup with Slough Ladies

Chris Sewell

Year Joined: 2018

Qualifications: Sport, Coaching and PE BA Honours, England Hockey Level 2, England Hockey Coaching for Club Players

First Club: Coventry and North Warwick HC

Current Club: Marlow HC

Proudest Moment: England Hockey National Plate Semi-Finalist

Ben Hoggan

Year joined: 2014

Qualifications: ECB Level 2, Sports Leaders Award

First Club: Marlow HC

Current Club: Marlow HC

Proudest Moment: Having never lost a game as Borlase 1st XI captain!

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