Matthew Tredrea appointed Scientific Advisor of National Women Hockey Team

New Delhi, April 9, 2013: Hockey India announced the appointment of Matthew Tredrea as the scientific advisor to the Indian women senior national team. The 26-year old aims to make the team physically and mentally fit looking ahead the World League Round 3 tournament in June 2013 and the junior women’s World Cup in July 2013.

Hockey India secretary general Dr Narinder Batra said the appointment of Matthew Tredrea is an important step towards ensuring the proper fitness level of our national women teams. Our senior and junior teams are preparing for important tournaments like the FIH World League Round 3 (Qualifier for World Cup 2014) and 2013 junior women World Cup respectively. 

“Mr Tredrea will play key role in the physical and mental fitness of our players, as they prepare for these major tournaments” Dr Batra said.

Before being appointed to the Indian women hockey team, Matthew has worked with the Newcastle Knights (Australian professional Rugby League club) for almost two years as the assistant strength and conditioning coach, he has also worked on different assignments as the strength and conditioning coach for Australian rugby league development and CSHS rugby league programs.