About Spider Hockey
Introduction
Spider Hockey was formed in 2009 by Scottish Internationalist and Professional Hockey Coach Euan Miller initially to provide High Quality Holiday Hockey Camps for school aged children, from beginner level to advanced levels. Since then, Spider Hockey has developed The Spider Hockey Academy, Weekly skills sessions ,121 coaching sessions and hockey consultancy work.
Our Aim
Spider Hockey offers a fully inclusive hockey experience to school aged boys and girls of all abilities. Our main focus is to introduce, develop and refine core hockey skills, game play and team skills in a relaxed and enjoyable, safe environment.
Holiday Hockey Camps and Coaching
Our Camps are aimed at school aged boys and girls of all abilities. Our main focus is to develop core hockey skills, games play and team skills in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
The Original Spider Hockey Camp
For beginner to intermediate levels for ages 5-16. Learn the basics of hockey and develop your skills further in our ever popular action packed full day themed Camps. Limited to 50 participants. This developmental Camp starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm.
EM Evolve High Performance Camp
For intermediate to advanced secondary school aged players, led by Euan Miller in partnership with Primo Performance Coaching. We have skills clinics, educational workshops, fitness testing with a take away individualised tailored fitness plan for all individuals who attend. As always some cool merch for all who attend
The Spider Hockey Academy
Season long Game Improvement plan consisting of 24 x 75-minute sessions delivered in 2 terms from August to November and February to June. Core skills are a big focus in combination with games-based learning. For players aged from Primary 6 to Secondary 4. Fridays from 5 to 6.15pm.
Spider Hockey in action
About Euan Miller
Head Coach / Director, Spider Hockey Ltd
Euan played at the top level in Scotland for 22 years for Western Wildcats Hockey Club.
During this time he has won 15 major domestic trophies and played regularly in Europe and in the Euro Hockey League. A former Scottish Internationalist at both indoor and outdoor disciplines with 30 Scotland Caps
Euan has bulit on his wealth of experience as a player and has applied this knowledge to develp his hockey coaching, making him one of the leading youth coaches in Scotland. He is UKCC level 3 qualified.
A former full-time High Performance Coach at the prestigious Glasgow School of Sports, for over 20 years Euan has worked with a number of talented youth hockey players, many of whom will and have gone on to represent Scotland at youth, junior and senior levels, and have represented Great Britain in the Olympics.
Euan recently was Director of Hockey at St Aloysius College.
Euan has an HND is Sport Coaching with Sports Development and a BA Honours degree in Sport in the Community from Strathclyde University.
He also holds a PVG Certificate and an up to date first aid and Child Protection qualification
Spider Hockey Staff
Spider Hockey Staff are hired self employed Coaching contractors who are all members of the PVG Scheme
Frequently asked questions
Is Spider Hockey a club?
No, Spider Hockey is an additional, optional hockey coaching service. We encourage all players to play club and school hockey as a priority. Spider Hockey is the extra session that can make the difference to your skills, decision making and game play.
What ages do you coach?
Our camps and coaching are for school aged boys and girls. Most Spider camps are for P1 to S4, EM Evolve High Performance camps are for S1 to S6, and the indoor camps and Indoor Academy groups run from P5 to S6. Each camp page shows the exact ages for every week or group.
I’m 15 – am I too old for Spider Hockey?
No. Spider Hockey now runs more advanced camps for older players, geared towards those with a higher skill level. Spider Hockey also runs one-to-one individual sessions for players of all ages and abilities.
Does my child need to have played hockey before?
Not for our Original Spider Hockey Camps, which are for beginner to intermediate players, or the Skill Blitz morning sessions. The indoor programmes need regular school or club experience, and EM Evolve High Performance camps are for players at school A team level and above. Each camp page lists who it is for.
Where are the camps held?
Western Wildcats Hockey Club in Milngavie, The High School of Glasgow in Anniesland, and, for indoor hockey, St Aloysius College on Hill Street in Glasgow city centre. The venue is shown on every camp page.
What times do the camps run?
Full day Spider camps run from 10am to 4pm and EM Evolve camps from 9am to 3.30pm. Skill Blitz is a half day camp, with morning and afternoon sessions. Exact times are on each camp page.
Is there a discount for siblings?
Yes. Most camps have a two-sibling price, shown on each camp page and on the booking form.
How do I book and pay?
Choose a camp, click Register and complete the online booking form. Payment is taken by card when you book.
I have a goalkeeper – can they come along?
Yes, but goalkeeper places are limited on the indoor programmes, so please get in touch with Euan before booking.
Will my child get any Spider Hockey kit?
Every player receives a complimentary Spider Hockey garment. On the indoor programmes there is also the option to buy an indoor stick and glove.
Are your coaches checked?
Yes. All Spider Hockey coaching staff are members of the PVG Scheme. Euan also holds first aid and child protection qualifications.
Can’t find your answer? Get in touch with Euan.