Michael Baker, a renowned South African hockey coach, will join Paul Roos Gymnasium as head of hockey and head coach of the school\u2019s under-19A team next year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
His experience extends beyond some of the top KwaZulu-Natal hockey schools to include selector for the SA men\u2019s under-21 team, conditioner for the SA under-17 boys\u2019 team, head of the KZN High Performance Programme and coach of the KZN under-18 team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMr Baker\u2019s wealth of experience not only in the top boys\u2019 school set-up, but also as part of the senior national programme makes him the right candidate. His passion and vision will ensure that PRG\u2019s hockey programme remains one of the best in the country,\u201d said PRG rector Andr\u00e9 van Staden<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His experience will aid him in his responsibility to establish and expand on the existing norms and standards of PRG\u2019s hockey programme. Baker is also tasked with implementing the necessary coaching structures that will allow all players, including those with the potential to play at national level, to develop their skills optimally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is an avid ultra trail runner, who is excited to explore the terrain around Stellenbosch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The school is in the process of finalising a third astro-turf as part of the existing Stellenbosch University complex, which will ensure Stellenbosch becomes a hockey hub. The extra time this will allow for coaches and players on the field will ensure the PRG players have the opportunity to hone their skills throughout the year and enjoy access to a high-class facility. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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