Strathallan student Ross Telfer from Kinross said his dreams have come true when he was chosen for the U18 Scottish Aspiring Hockey Squad.
Expressing his joy at being selected for the squad, Ross said, “It has been a dream of mine to play for Scotland and it is incredible to have been given this opportunity to represent my country.”
Ross, who began playing hockey eight years ago at Craigclowan Preparatory School, has trained hard at local clubs and Strathallan to hone his skills to the level where he is now recognised as a national player.
“The training and coaching I’ve received here has certainly been instrumental in improving my game. Learning to make decisions, understanding new ways to pass the ball, and accessing the resources at Strathallan has improved my skill as a player,” he added.
Commenting on Ross’ selection, Strathallan’s Director of Sport, Jim Thompson said, “We are beyond delighted to learn about Ross being named in the Scotland Aspiring squad. He is a brilliant young hockey player with a promising future ahead. He has been instrumental in the success of the Strathallan’s 1st XI in the past three years and we all extend our best wishes to him for a successful summer of hockey.”
The Scottish Aspire Hockey squad is gearing up for an exciting summer, and if selected, Ross could take part in the U18 Euro Hockey Championships, competing against some of Europe’s best teams including The Netherlands, Germany, England, Belgium, and Spain.
After concluding his exams, Ross plans to spend the summer as a coach at one of Strathallan’s Hockey Camps to develop his coaching techniques. His future plans include studying Sports Science at university starting in September.
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