Dual roles split as Irish coach Passmore moves upstairs

DAVE PASSMORE yesterday stepped down as the Irish senior men’s hockey coach but will take on the full-time role of high performance director, as part of the Irish Hockey Association’s (IHA) decision to split the roles.

The IHA has agreed the move with the Irish Sports Council and Sport Northern Ireland, meaning Passmore, who had been occupying both posts, will now focus solely on the high performance director job.

The search is already underway for a new senior men’s coach, while Passmore will continue in the job, alongside assistant coach Craig Fulton, until his replacement is appointed.