1-to-1 Coaching
Our 1-to-1 sessions give each player focused, individual coaching with one of our professional coaches. Every session is one hour, and our coaches tailors it to the areas where the player will benefit most.
Sessions run on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5:00pm to 6:30pm at Raynes Park High School. Places are limited, so we recommend booking early to secure your preferred day and coach.
1-to-1 Coaching with Jimmy Culnane
Jimmy is one of the most experienced hockey coaches in the country, bringing international, national, and club expertise to every session. His international Pedigree includes Assistant Coach to Scotland's Senior Women and Head Coach of Scotland U21.
He previously served as England U16 Boys Head Coach and England U18 Boys Assistant. He was Head of Hockey at Surbiton High, one of the country's top hockey schools for ten years, and won multiple Premier League and indoor titles with Surbiton HC's men's program.
Qualifications include FIH Level 6 Coaching (one of very few in the UK) and a Master's in Performance Coaching, University of Stirling | FIH Educator. Jimmy is also a graduate of the EuroHockey Top Coach and GB Advanced Coaches programmes.
1-to-1 Coaching with Alex Salmon
Alex brings over 18 years of National League playing experience, having represented Bournville, Cheltenham, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells at the highest club level.
Now focused entirely on coaching, Alex has spent the last four years working with Sevenoaks Talent Academy and as a penalty corner specialist coach, guiding their U16 girls to the National Indoor title, runners-up in the National Outdoor championship, a Supra League Plate victory and a top-five Supra League finish — a remarkable record of junior development success.
With a strong background in school hockey as Head of Hockey at both Ibstock Place School and Tonbridge School, Alex combines elite playing knowledge with a proven ability to develop players at every level. This season Alex joins Wimbledon Hockey Club as U14B Lead Coach and Assistant Coach to the Men's 1st XI.
1-to-1 Coaching with Jonny Sturch Hibbitt
Jonny is one of the most exciting young forwards in English hockey and, he's already representing his country at the highest level. Best of all, he's one of our own, a Wimbledon HC homegrown talent who has been part of the club since his junior days.
Jonny made his senior England debut in February 2025 during the FIH Hockey Pro League in India, and has since been selected for GB's centralised programme. He has accumulated 22 international caps across England and GB. He is now a key part of our Men's 1st XI.
As a homegrown forward with senior international and Junior World Cup experience, Jonny offers players a rare insight into the attacking skills and mindset needed at the very top of the game — perfect for any player looking to sharpen their offensive game.
1-to-1 Coaching with Joe Tait
Joe has been a popular and valued member of the Wimbledon coaching team for the past three years, building a strong reputation for bringing out the best in younger players from U5 through to U14.
Joe specialises in the technical skills that make the difference on the pitch - drag-flicks and PCA skills, ball carrying and elimination, goal scoring and attacking principles, and core skill consolidation. Every session is tailor-made to the individual, giving each player focused, relevant development that meets them exactly where they are right now.
1-to-1 Coaching with Amaan Rashid (GK)
Amaan is a goalkeeper and coach with playing and coaching experience in both the UK and the United States. A former USA U21 international, he brings a high-performance approach to his sessions while keeping the focus on enjoyment and steady progress.
His one-to-one goalkeeping sessions are tailored to each keeper's age and level. They cover positioning, footwork, shot stopping, diving and recovery, 1v1s, and penalty corners.
Sessions also work on communication and organising the defence, as well as the confidence and decision-making keepers need under pressure.
1-to-1 Coaching with Bobby Abdulla
Bobby is an experienced England Hockey Level 2 coach with 25 years of coaching behind him. Over that time he has developed junior players at a number of London clubs, including Wimbledon, Spencer, Old Kingstonians, Richmond and Staines, and he continues to coach age-group squads within the Surrey County set-up.
Bobby has a long connection with Wimbledon Hockey Club and was instrumental in setting up the club's junior section, which has since grown into one of the largest junior programmes in the area.
He has also represented Wales at veterans (Masters) level, and brings that playing experience into his coaching.
Bobby is known for his tactical understanding of the game and his focus on building strong fundamentals in young players.
1-to-1 Coaching with Harry Price
Harry has recently returned to Wimbledon after studying at Leeds University, where he played in the BUCS university league.
Harry has a natural way with younger players and is already a popular face in the junior section. His one-to-one sessions focus on building strong foundations: ball control and dribbling, push and slap passing, receiving on both sides, tackling and shooting
He is patient and encouraging, and he breaks skills down into simple, achievable steps, so players see real progress from session to session. His sessions suit younger players looking to build confidence with the ball, as well as those wanting to sharpen their basics before moving up an age group.