These key appointments highlight the team\u2019s commitment to building a competitive and successful team for the upcoming HIL season as they prepare to dominate the player auction and assemble a well-rounded squad capable of winning the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
David John has been associated with Indian hockey since 2011, having served as the exercise physiologist of the national men\u2019s team and high-performance director of Hockey India. As strategy director, David will focus on making Kalinga Lancers the top-performing franchise. He will design match strategies, onboard top players, and ensure the team\u2019s physical, mental, and nutritional readiness. Additionally, he will hold leadership meetings to build a forward-looking strategy and provide a season-end performance review.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s an exciting opportunity to work with the team. My focus will be on developing a strategy that blends technical skills with a tactical mindset, allowing the team to make the most of its strengths. Before that, we are looking forward to a very successful player auction where we aim to acquire best talent that the sport has to offer,\u201d said David.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former India captain, goalkeeper, coach and Arjuna awardee, Dr. A.B. Subbaiah comes on board as team manager. He will oversee<\/p>\r\n\r\n
communication, team meetings, equipment management, travel logistics, and risk management, ensuring smooth team operations on and off the field.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former India captain, goalkeeper, coach and Arjuna awardee, Dr. A.B. Subbaiah comes on board as team manager. He will oversee<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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