Meet the Team

Directory of Support

Meet the Team

Chief Executive Officer

Paul Whapham

Paul joined the National Governing Body for hockey in Wales in March 2023, as a highly experienced, successful, and well-regarded leader with over 20 years’ experience working in sport.

He had previously been with the Ospreys for over eight years as well as working with Halo leisure and Swansea Council.

Paul has held multiple non-executive board member roles and most recently spent 4 years on the board of the Welsh Sports Association.

He was born in Swansea and studied at both Cardiff Metropolitan University and The University of Bristol.

Within his role as CEO Paul, plays an active role on the Board of Great Britain Hockey

When not in work Paul can be found coaching girls’ football or watching as much live sport as possible.

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Director of Development and Participation

Joe Gage

I'm Joe Gage, a dedicated sports enthusiast with a background in sport development. I've had the pleasure of working with Ospreys in the Community for 7 years before moving to Hoci Cymru in 2023.

Currently, I am captain for my rugby team Aberavon who play in the Super Rygbi Cymru League.

When I'm not working or on the pitch, you can catch me with a coffee in hand, listening to a podcast while enjoying a nice stroll!

077 1954 2541

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Director of Performance

Kevin Johnson

Information to follow.

078 5124 6552

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Governance and Compliance Manager

Alice Gregory

Alice began her journey with the organisation in 2012 when she joined the Young Ambassador Programme. Over her nine years as a Young Ambassador, she achieved numerous milestones: becoming a Platinum YA, a member of the Steering Group, a WHUA Technical Official, and the first Youth Representative on the Hoci Cymru Board.

Alice holds a BSc in Sports Management from Cardiff Metropolitan University and an LLM in Sports Law from Sheffield Hallam University, which she completed while working part-time for the organisation. After graduating in September 2023, Alice transitioned to a full-time role with Hoci Cymru as Projects Manager. In her current position, Alice oversees grant-funded projects, the YA Programme, and DBS processes. She also supports the EDI working group, Welsh language initiatives, policy development, and occasionally films and edits videos for Hoci Cymru.

In her spare time, Alice enjoys staying active by going to the gym and training for hammer throw. She also loves spending time with her friends and family.

077 0631 5339

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Competitions & People Development Manager

Amanda Roberts

Amanda (a.k.a. Bobs) joined the organisation in 2012 and is the first point of contact for competitions, events, coaching, umpiring, volunteering and the Hoci Cymru website.

Amanda played for Swansea LHC and has represented Wales at both club and international level.

Outside of hockey, you will find her spending time and getting creative with her daughter, especially playing 'taxi' to her various activities, touring with her caravan, and spending time with family and friends.

077 1476 9789

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Hockey Development Officer - South West

Chelsea Jenkins

Chelsea is the Development Officer for South-West Wales. Her role includes communicating and supporting local schools' clubs and communities and offering new and exciting opportunities to grow hockey.

She has previously studied Sport Management at the University of Trinity Saint David's. Chelsea has worked with NPT PASS coaching children with a range of abilities and disabilities and thus, building relationships with schools and parents and guardians. Also, she worked in an additional learning needs school aiding pupils with their mental health and wellbeing through physical activity.

Outside of work, Chelsea spends her time with friends and family attending and travelling to sporting events from triathlons to Motorsports.

075 6269 1702

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Hockey Development Officer - North

Cerys Studt

As the North Hockey Development Officer, Cerys role includes communicating and supporting local schools' clubs and communities and offering new and exciting opportunities to grow hockey.

She studied Sports Coaching at Cardiff Metropolitan University, and after graduation she worked with Gwynedd local Authority as a sport development officer.

Outside of work she enjoys playing hockey on the weekend for her local club and spending time with her family.

077 4395 7620

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Performance Manager

Ella Jackson

Ella joined the organisation in 2022. As Pathway Manager Ella is responsible for the route and journey of our aspiring junior players to develop towards playing for Wales.

Ella came through the pathway herself as a player and is passionate about providing experience for players. She still plays hockey competitively and presently plays for Bowdon Hockey Club and for Wales Senior Women.

Ella has a BSc from University of Exeter and an MSc in Sport Business and Leadership from Loughborough University London.

When not in work or on a hockey pitch Ella can be found enjoying a coffee, catching up friends or playing tennis.

077 1476 9777

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Hockey Development Officer - South East

Vacant

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Business Support Manager

Jane Price

Jane is the first point of contact for general enquiries, finances, Sport Wales National Centre facility bookings and registration of members via Sport80. She also provides general assistance with national competitions and events as well as administrative support to the CEO with governance, HR, recruitment, minutes and paperwork for Board and General Meetings.

Jane played for Porthcawl LHC / Pontypridd HC and has represented Wales in several EHF indoor club competitions. She has also held several administrative roles at club, county and regional level and a former member of the South Wales Women’s Competitions group. She is a Technical Official and has judged/officiated at various FIH and EHF international and club (outdoor and indoor) tournaments, currently a member of the WHUA, Treasurer of the South Wales Youth Hockey Association and Treasurer and Trustee of Friends of Welsh Hockey.

Outside of hockey Jane enjoys spending time with family and friends.

077 1476 9784

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Performance Administrator

Stephanie Bullen

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079 7478 3753

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