TN coach Murray wants the players to develop a cohesive style of play
Hockey coach William Murray is working to implement a more cohesive and tactical style of play for the Tamil Nadu men's hockey team. He emphasizes the need for better technical development and a stronger talent pipeline within the state.
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The professionalization of state-level sports coaching is essential for improving India's overall performance in international hockey.
TN coach Murray wants the players to develop a cohesive style of play center William Murray. R. RAGU https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/vbzj53/article71620241.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC_3346.JPG RAGU R CHENNAI, TAMILNADU, 22/10/2026: Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu Coach William Murray during the 97th All India Murugappa Gold Cup Hockey Tournament on Thursday . Photo: Ragu R / The Hindu CHENNAI William Murray, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu’s (HUTN) high-performance coach, wants the State team to be more than just a winning unit. The Englishman, who joined the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) in May on a two-year contract, wants his players to develop an exciting, cohesive style of hockey that draws crowds. An FIH coach educator, Murray first came to India this year to conduct Level 3 coaching courses for Hockey India (HI) in Rourkela and Hyderabad before taking up the role of coaching the Tamil Nadu men’s team.
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