About the JTC

Our hugely successful Junior Talent Centre goes from strength to strength, developing the potential and talent of our young players (boys and girls) from the earliest age groups U8 through to U16s with a high quality coaching programme and excellent facilities. With 19 Junior teams and approximately 310 junior players, the Junior Talent Centre is thriving and we see a very strong pull through of players into the Senior Teams as well as Regional and National representation.

If you are a parent and want more information about the Junior Talent Centre, please click on the Information for Parents & Safeguarding page.

The Club’s Selection Policy for Junior Talent Centre Teams can be found on the Club Documents and Information page.

Please click on the link below for the Nuturing Future Champions document which goes into more depth on the aims of the JTC in developing and fostering our members in an inclusive environment, catering to players of all ages and skill levels, promoting participation and development with the individual players' needs at the forefront.

Click on the link below to be taken to the membership options and how to join

The Club’s philosophy #fastfearlessfun is reflected in our approach to Junior Development and our mission statement is to:

Create an oversupply of suitably equipped players who can compete at all levels in the junior and senior club. All junior players are given the opportunity to grow in a playing and coaching environment that supports the individual’s playing aspirations, no matter what that might be. 

For our Under 8s involved in the Sunday Talent Centre the focus is on participation, having fun and developing technique. We do this mainly through enjoyable game-based sessions supplemented with small group breakouts to help develop technique.

As players move into the mid week age groups (U10 onwards) then the focus, while still emphasising enjoyment and ongoing technical development, becomes increasingly about decision making and tactics to develop winning teams and improve performance. This transition takes place with a gradual change of emphasis between U10 and U14 age groups.

Documents for junior development and coaching can be found here on the Coaching Information and Resources page.

At TBBHC, we are keen for junior players (age 13 yrs and above) to get involved with Senior hockey when they want to. We know that young players often have a number of other School sporting commitments during the season, so we understand that they cannot always play a full season – this is not a problem. Anyone who is an U18 member of the Junior Talent Centre can play senior hockey or simply just play Senior hockey in line with the Junior Talent Development Pathway. Please contact the Director of Junior Talent Centre if you wish your child to be considered for senior squads.

Team Selection. For U18 players, the usual rules of Selection based on merit apply as for other members of the Club although particular attention is paid by the Selection Committees to the progress of juniors players, ensuring at all times they are given opportunities, time and encouragement to develop. The Club Selection Policy can be found on the Club Documents and Information page.

For Ladies teams, promotion through the teams is linear ie 7th XI through 1st XI although players may be selected straight into higher teams should they demonstrate the right talent and potential in training.

For Mens teams, the route for U18 players is usually from the Mens 8s (and sometimes 7s) to the 6s and then upwards to 5s and beyond.

The RARE principles are intended to support players and parents to make good decisions about the most appropriate hockey environment(s) to attend. 

These principles will guide the direction of a player’s journey and will be the backdrop to the conversations that occur between all parties engaged in a player's programme. With the player at the centre, this should ensure they are receiving the appropriate provision at any given time.

The principles will also help guide decisions about the best environment for a player on a dayto-day basis when there are multiple options available e.g. club and school hockey matches. Further information can be found on the link below:

England Hockey's aspiration is to create:

A phenomenal generation of players which the hockey community in England and Great Britain are proud of

Exceptional talent development environments which breed competition for places at every level and lead to a vibrant elite game in England.

English clubs excelling in European club hockey and role models inspiring through consistent international success.

A player identification and development system which attracts and excites young people and inspires them to be the best they can be and which values both current performance and future potential

Safe, enjoyable and inclusive talent development environments with a duty of care for everyone's wellbeing

Please visit the England Hockey Website for full information

For all codes of conducts please go to the Club Document and Information page.