STAFF PROFILE

Kinder Gill

Men's National Team

Role: Team Manager

Birthplace: Manuke, Punjab, India
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Residence: Vancouver, BC
Languages: English, Punjabi

Former Teams: India Field Hockey Club, 1985-present; Richmond Field Hockey Club, 1978-1985
Teams Coached: Field Hockey BC Regional Head Coach, January 2011-present
Men's National Team Assistant, Jan-Dec 2011
Field Hockey BC Provincial and High Performance Coach, 2008-2010
With the team since: November 2010

Biography
Competitions

Field Hockey Background

I began playing at the age of 9 with my older and younger brothers for Richmond Field Hockey Club.

Sport Background

I played competitive soccer and field hockey until the age of 14 at which time I quit soccer and focused on field hockey. Member of U18 National Team 1985-87, U21 National Team 1987-1990, and Senior National Team 1991-94.

Education

BCIT

Degree

Bachelor of Technology in Accounting

My Life

I am married and have three children: two daughters and a son. I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids, cycling, field hockey, the beach, reading and sports in general.

Advice for aspiring athletes...

Keep an open mind and live by the principles of continuous improvement.

FIH Road to London (Men) x 3 x 2 x 7

February 18-26, 2012
New Delhi, India
Final Standing: 3
2011 4 Nation Classic (Men)

July 15-24, 2011
Vancouver, BC
Final Standing: 1