•Others in the support team are Elina Shiveka (chaperone), Caroline Okoth (team doctor), Rebecca Mueni and Vincent Muriki (physiotherapists) and Cyrus Kanyi (strength and conditioning).
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National men' s under-21 coach Michael Malungu and former men's national team coach Meshack Senge highlight the Kenya Hockey Union technical bench appointed to prepare the women's team to the Commonwealth Games in July.
Senge, the Strathmore University tactician, doubles up as the video analyst and statistician. However, the earlier appointed coaching team remains intact with Jacquiline Mwangi the head coach assisted by Barbara Simiyu. Glennis Namasake retains the team manager's slot and so does coaching director Manjit Sigh Jhite.
Others in the support team are Elina Shiveka (chaperone), Caroline Okoth (team doctor), Rebecca Mueni and Vincent Muriki (physiotherapists) and Cyrus Kanyi (strength and conditioning).
KHU president Nashon Randiek said the experienced officials will help the team prepare thoroughly for the Birmingham Games. Kenya returns to quadrennial assignment after a 24-year hiatus.
"I believe that the personnel we have assembled have what it takes to ensure preparations are done in the best possible manner," Randiek said during a media briefing at City Park Stadium.
"We have presented a Sh20 million budget to NOCK. We hope to, with funds permitting, play one friendly match against either Ghana or Bangladesh."
46 players have been called up for training but the squad will be whittled down to 18 in June, according to the KHU supremo.
Malungu said Kenya must trust in the rebuilding process and must be prepared for the ups and downs that come with transition. "We all know the team is in transition and we need to set realistic goals. The competition will be ideal to expose the players but we have to be competitive as well. We hope the players will give a good account of themselves," said Malungu.
"We know all teams are ranked above us but players have to do justice to the rankings."
Kenya are in Pool 'B' alongside Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and South Africa.
national team coach Meshack Senge highlight the Kenya Hockey Union technical bench appointed to prepare the women's team to the Commonwealth Games in July.
Senge, the Strathmore University tactician, doubles up as the video analyst and statistician. However, the earlier appointed coaching team remains intact with Jacquiline Mwangi the head coach assisted by Barbara Simiyu. Glennis Namasake retains the team manager's slot and so does coaching director Manjit Sigh Jhite.
Others in the support team are Elina Shiveka (chaperone), Caroline Okoth (team doctor), Rebecca Mueni and Vincent Muriki (physiotherapists) and Cyrus Kanyi (strength and conditioning).
KHU president Nashon Randiek said the experienced officials will help the team prepare thoroughly for the Birmingham Games. Kenya returns to quadrennial assignment after a 24-year hiatus.
"I believe that the personnel we have assembled have what it takes to ensure preparations are done in the best possible manner," Randiek said during a media briefing at City Park Stadium.
"We have presented a Sh20 million budget to NOCK. We hope to, with funds permitting, play one friendly match against either Ghana or Bangladesh."
46 players have been called up for training but the squad will be whittled down to 18 in June, according to the KHU supremo.
Malungu said Kenya must trust in the rebuilding process and must be prepared for the ups and downs that come with transition. "We all know the team is in transition and we need to set realistic goals. The competition will be ideal to expose the players but we have to be competitive as well. We hope the players will give a good account of themselves," said Malungu.
"We know all teams are ranked above us but players have to do justice to the rankings."
Kenya are in Pool 'B' alongside Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and South Africa.