David Collier OBE (1955 - 2026)

Everyone within NPUA was devastated to learn of the passing of David Collier. A few years ago, David was interviewed by Paul Box-Grainger for NPUA’s 20th anniversary film. We’re releasing that interview in this podcast, to remember David and reflect on his incredible contribution to our sport. He will be greatly missed by everyone within NPUA and the wider hockey family.

Shed in the Sun? Surely not?!? Shed is for when the weather is cold, wet and windy?!?Not for 2 of our members; Rachel Williams, FIH Leading Panel, and Isaac Charles, FIH High Potential Panel, as this week they head off to the Southern Hemisphere for the Nkosi Cup, a PSI Event in Capetown, South Africa.Not sure what the Nkosi Cup is and how they have prepared? Listen in to find out everything about it, including what they do ahead of an Indoor Tournament ...

Ever wondered what is it like to be in the 'Box', clarifying decisions for the 'on field' Umpires?It may be a position that most of us may never experience but probably fascinates the majority of us!Listen to Andy Mair, Olympic & World Cup Umpire and ex-specific VU Umpire, as he tells us what it is like to be in the 'box'.It isn't as simple as it make seem ...

What constitutes a High Performing Umpire (HPU) from a Team Coach Point of View? Knowing the rules? Showing understanding or control?Join Todd Williams, renowned Hockey Coach, ex -International Player and Premier Division Umpire in Australia, as he gives his views as a Team Coach on what he believes make a HPU! Press Play and 'Take Control' of your game ...

How important is Professionalism in our position as a Hockey Umpire?How can it make a difference? What does it portray? Does it earn us more respect?Listen to Dr. Sue Jones, Sport & Exercise Psychologist at PGMOL, as she talks how Professionalism can make a difference to people's psychology in our role as an umpire!**Topic presented and discussed at NPUA Annual Conference 2025**

Both Men & Women play our beloved sport of hockey but do we umpire them the same as one game?Do or should we umpire them differently when the same rules apply?Listen to FIH, Paris Olympic and EuroHockey Men's Final 2025 Umpire; Ali Keogh as she gives her thoughts on how she approaches umpiring both the Men's and Women's game and if she treats them differently or not!

Resilience is one of our Key Characteristics for Umpires. The importance of having it cannot be underestimated. What builds it up and what drains it?Join Hamish Jamson, London 2012 Umpire, MN1 Panel Lead and FIH Umpire Manager, as he gives his take on Resilience and how you can build it and use situations to enhance it, with his 2 Checklists!!!**Topic presented and discussed at NPUA Annual Conference 2025**

The MO is an integral part of our EHL game, be it a TAP (Neutral) Appointed or Home Club Appointed MO.What is the difference having a TAP (Neutral) Appointed and Home Club Appointed MO? Do you deal with situations differently.Join David Ellcock, FIH TD, and David Monger, MN1 Panel Umpire and HPP Panel Mentor, as they discuss the difference and how to manage certain situations with either MO.**Topic presented and discussed at NPUA Annual Conference 2025**EHL Regulations 2025/2026: EHL Regulations 25-26 issued September 2025.pdfCompetition Contacts for EHO:Domestic Leagues And Competitions Useful ContactsNPUA Home Club Appointed MO Document:Guidance-for-Umpires-at-EHL-Games-with-Club-MO-August-2025.pdf

How important is it to mentally prepare for a game? What techniques do you use to do this?Dr. Sue Jones, Sport & Exercise Psychologist, discusses how you can use the technique of Visualisation as a Performance Tool to help you perform to your optimum.Not using it? Then listen to find out how you can ...**Topic presented and discussed at NPUA Annual Conference 2025**

How important is it to communicate effectively in an Umpire Support Role?Are you clear and concise?Join our NPUA Umpire Support Appointments Coordinator and EHF Trainee Umpire Manager, Jonah Hull, as he gives his take on the Umpire Support Key Characteristic, Effective Communicator.