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Murray Carnie

Position : Coach

Qualifications :

  • BED Degree in Physical Education and Human Movement
  • SHU LEvel 2 Coaching

Coaching Achievments :
  • Coached Ali McGregor to the Olympics, 2008. Ali was voted in the World Team of the Year
  • Involved in the progress of Leigh Fawcett, Aimee Clark, Nikki Kidd and Craig Harper from junior squads through to current full International teams
  • Managing to get Nikki Kidd to pass to me

Athletic Achievments :
  • Played hockey for Scotland at U18 and U21
  • Played Tennis for Scotland and fortunate enough to play at Junior Wimbledon
  • Play golf in spare time

GIS Disciplines :

  • Hockey


Career Highlights :
  • Watching players participate at International tournaments
  • Ali McGregor making the Olympic Squad and performing at such a high standard
  • Being asked to attend training weekends to assist with the coaching of men and women GB goalkeepers in the run up to Beijing Olympics, 2008 
  • Priviledged to work with a lot of fantastic athletes within the Scottish Hockey set up. Still keep in touch with a lot of players and enjoy watching their development in the game

Teams Coached :
  • Aberdeen Assets National League Team
  • Scotland Hockey U21, U18 and U16
  • Assist to Mens and Womens National Hockey Team
  • Currently working with Goalkeepers at different age groups

Further Information :
  • Run Paul Lawrie foundation, which is very active in providing sporting opportunities for all age groups in Scotland

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