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Indian males’s hockey team’s chief coach Craig Fulton is well conscious of the immense pressure related together with his new job, however he feels the calls for of the project will assist them carry out at their finest.
South African Fulton took cost of the Indian males’s team a fortnight in the past, changing Australian Graham Reid and his first project might be the FIH Pro League in the United Kingdom, starting May 26.
“I understand there will be pressure to perform, obviously from the fans, the media and the team itself. I believe pressure can be a positive thing, it will help us focus and also perform at our best,” Fulton stated in a Hockey India launch.
“In terms of managing pressure, I’ll be working closely with players and support staff to create a positive and supportive environment where everyone can perform to their best. That’s the ultimate goal.” The 48-year-old is wanting to put the team in high gear to end the prestigious Pro League on a excessive.
“The five weeks before I arrived were an intense fitness block. We are in week six now and in the next two weeks before we fly to the UK for the FIH Hockey Pro League matches, the focus will be more on hockey and tactical side of setting up the team,” stated Fulton, who has practically 25 years of teaching expertise.
India remained unbeaten in opposition to reigning world champions Germany and Australia in the dwelling leg of Pro League.
“David John, who was the interim coach, has done a good job on putting the team in a good place. Now I look forward to preparing the team for competition,” Fulton stated.
The South African had coached Belgium to 2018 FIH World Cup triumph and the Tokyo Olympics gold throughout his stint from 2018-2021.
After reaching SAI centre right here on April 29, Fulton took inventory of the team’s health which has been major focus.
“We had a speed and agility session at 7am in the morning. It was good to watch the players move, the group is fantastic and I see the players are training hard,” added Fulton.
