Youth Coach

Former Youth Coach & Manager – ASD Lazio Hockey

Derek Pappas joined Lazio Hockey Prato Giovani in 2013 as head coach of youth teams. He introduced a more detailed approach to field hockey fundamentals and helped players develop advanced technical skills. Under his guidance, the teams achieved national success and several players were selected for Italian National Teams.

Technical Director

Technical Director – Hockey in Hoegaarden (Belgium)

Derek coached at Hockey in Hoegaarden for three months and demonstrated strong leadership and deep knowledge of field hockey fundamentals. His technical approach helped players improve their ball control, positioning, and overall understanding of the game in a short time.

Parent Recommendation

Field Hockey Player's Parent

Derek’s coaching had an immediate and lasting impact on our daughter. Her technical stick work, passing, and decision making improved significantly thanks to his training methods and focus on game speed.

Field Hockey Player

Advanced Player

Derek has a unique and very effective technical approach to teaching field hockey. His coaching helped improve shooting accuracy, positioning, and overall understanding of the game.

From Players Worldwide

Various Locations

"I hope you will come back soon because you are one of the best trainers we have ever had. You taught us so many things in a short time and showed that hockey is simple if you go the right way."

"Hockey player from Melbourne, Australia: Thank you for everything you contribute on Facebook groups. I am learning so much from you."

"Also, thank you for all your posts and tutorials! My team has been working in the tubes defense drill at practice and it's made such a difference already!"