Malcolm Wood - University of Birmingham Sport Mens Hockey Coach

Sport: Hockey

Birthplace: Canterbury, Kent

School attended: St Lukes, Exeter

Sports played: Soccer, cricket, hockey, basketball, golf. Won Presidents Day at Brocton Hall Golf Club with 51 points.

Greatest coaching achievement: Coaching Cannock H.C. from regional league status to National League Champions in 7 years. Coaching England Men in a World Cup.

Most memorable occasion in sport: Taking a school party to Headingley on the day Ian Botham scored his century against Australia.

Likes: Golf, nice wine, spending time with my fiancée.

Dislikes: Australian sportsmen, bad manners, incompetence, bad grammar.

Hobbies and/or interests: Golf, photography, reading and cycling.

Person who most influenced your career and why: Renee Molle Belgian basketball coach. I attended a weekend seminar in Birmingham and learned that the secret of good coaching is coaching the detail.

Favourite ground or stadium: The Olympic Stadium in Sydney during the closing ceremony. The atmosphere and crowd numbers will stay with me for ever.

Last book read: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson

Favourite movie: Top Gun and A Knights Tale

Favourite music: Being a teenager in the 60’s I would have to say The Beatles, of course.

The best thing about playing sport and studying at UoB: The enthusiasm and commitment of the players. They are a joy to work with.