SMITH Richard < Back  
Sport Hockey
CGA England   
Gender Men
Born 28 Sep 1987 in Portsmouth, ENG
Height1.89 m
Weight 93 kg
Human Interest
Sport Specific Information
Club / Team Hampstead & Westminster HC: England
Further Personal Information
Higher education Business Management - Lougborough University: England
General Interest
Hobbies Golf, music. (englandhockey.co.uk, 30 Jan 2013)
Memorable sporting achievement Winning gold at the 2009 European Championships in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (englandhockey.co.uk, 30 Jan 2013)
Sport Specific Information
Why this sport? He was encouraged to try the sport by family friends and enjoyed the experience.
Name of coach Bobby Crutchley [national]
Preferred position / style / stance / technique Defence
Handedness Right
When and where did you begin this sport? He took up hockey at age 12 at the City of Portsmouth Hockey Club in England.
International Debut
Year 2009
Competing for England
Further Personal Information
Occupation Athlete
Languages English
General Interest
Nicknames Smudge (englandhockey.co.uk, 30 Jan 2013)
Sporting philosophy / motto "If you're going to do it, do it properly." (englandhockey.co.uk, 30 Jan 2013)
Injuries He had a cartilage problem in his left knee in late 2013 and required an operation. (nowpensions.com, 11 Dec 2013; express.co.uk, 08 Oct 2013)
Sport Specific Information
Coach from what year? 2013
Coach from which country? Great Britain