Katie took the helm of our Men's Premier League team in 2017, coaching the group through a season of sustained dominance leading to an emphatic premiership in September.

Now assistant coach at the Hockeyroos, Katie or KA boasts an incredible hockey resume including being a member of the Australian Women's Team of the Century, joint 2005 FIH Player of the Year and holding Commonwealth, Champions Trophy, World Cup and Olympic gold medals.

James Webster, Premier League captain under Katie, joins the podcast crew to host KA and discuss her incredible career. Learn how she started her hockey journey and overcame selection setbacks and challenges; the influences of standout players, super coach Ric Charlesworth and memories of that famous victory in Sydney.

Hear how the Hockeyroos are working through isolation and adapting to the new Olympic cycle, how the game has changed over the years and some fun memories of coaching the group at Camberwell.

00:00:33: Introduction

00:00:50: Working through Isolation

00:01:55: Introduction to Hockey

00:02:51: Adapting the Olympic Cycle

00:10:01: Hockeyroos Playing Memories

00:17:05: 2000 Gold Medal Match

00:18:57: Standout Players

00:22:07: Changes in the Game

00:25:39: Ric Charlesworth Influence

00:30:34: Selection Setbacks

00:42:31: Coaching Influences

00:52:22: Quick Answers

00:54:44: Coaching Men & Women

00:55:43: Balancing Life

00:59:16: Advice for Young Players

Episode 12 - Katie Allen