Brown and Keegan to step down from GB coaching roles
BySportsbeat
Published 14/01/2017 at 21:41 GMT
England and Great Britain women's hockey teams will have a different look to their coaching set up with both Karen Brown and Craig Keegan announcing they are to step down from their roles as assistant coaches.
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Both were involved as the women's team clinched bronze at the London 2012 Olympic Games before famously upgrading to gold in Rio last summer.
Brown is England and Great Britain's second-highest capped player of all time while her coaching career has also seen her help guide the team to European gold, Commonwealth silver and World Cup bronze.
Keegan meanwhile has helped contribute to the women's side for the last nine years, while also leading the women's under-21 side to a bronze medal at the Europeans.
Head Coach Danny Kerry said: "With the finishing of one cycle it is common for both athletes and staff to examine their personal circumstances.
"We will miss Craig's passion and fire in our programme as he chooses understandably to spend more time with his daughter.
"Karen's departure will leave a big hole in a number of areas of our programme, her huge experience and expertise will be difficult to replace.
"I am sure both Karen and Craig's work and legacy will echo in our programme. As ever all change represents an opportunity if you choose to seek it.
"I am sure new coaching staff will bring new ideas and fresh character to our support team. In the meantime a massive thank you to Karen and Craig and I wish them the very best in their new ventures."
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