The Kookaburras are without a coach as Graham Reid steps down!

After being 2 years in charge of the Australian Men’s Team, Coach Graham Reid decided to drop his position after a rough Olympic Game in Rio. During his campaign the Kookaburras were able to win the 2016 Champions Trophy, the 2015 World League Final and the 2015 Oceania Cup.

Despite of not winning a medal at the Olympic Games, the Kookaburras still remain the number one team in the world.  Reid said of the decision: “I have decided that after eight years with the Men’s Program, six as Assistant Coach and two as Head Coach, that it is the right time for a change in direction for both the program and myself. This has been a tough decision and I respect Hockey Australia giving me time to consider all options.”

“It has been a great privilege to be involved with such a successful team as the Kookaburras. The staff and athletes I have worked with over those eight years have given me great support and I have loved my time with the program. My passion for the Kookaburras, the sport and its future success will always remain.

The process for replacing Graham will be announced in the coming days, with Reid to relinquish his coaching duties and serve out the remaining months of his contract assisting with the interim arrangements and review process of the last four year cycle being conducted with the AIS. On the meantime, Kookaburras Assistant Coach, Paul Gaudoin will serve as the Interim Kookaburras Head Coach for the period across the trans-Tasman Series and International Festival of Hockey which will take place in November.