Coach Jock Behind The Bench for 2024/25

With the Solent Devils 2024/25 fixtures being revealed soon, the Devils continue to sign contracts to form their squad for the upcoming season.
Today, the Solent Devils are pleased to announce the return of Bench Coach Jock Hutchison!
Jock returns to help the teams new younger core with his many years of diverse coaching experience.
Hutchison will returning for his 4th season on the bench for the Devils and over the past 4 years has become a key part of the Devils gameday systems. Jock will not only be reuniting with many familiar faces from seasons prior but will also be reunited with Tom Banner and Travis Penny whom he coached in 2014/15 as Under 16s for the Basingstoke Bison U16 team.
Jock’s time at Solent has seen great success with the team finishing 2nd place in the league standings twice and with the team reaching the Playoff Finals for 2 of those seasons in addition.
Jock had this to say about returning to Solent,
It’s an absolute pleasure to be asked to return as bench coach for a 4th season with the Solent Devils. I’m really looking forward to the 24/25 season.
We asked Hutchison, after several years, how it felt to lead the team from the bench,
I have the perfect working partnership with Alex on the bench.
Bench management is key throughout a game from having players ready, keeping players heads up when we’re having a difficult game, passing on key play information Alex may need after a shift or at the end of a period.
Jock had this to say regarding his upcoming squad,
I believe there is exciting times ahead for the Devils with some key players moving on and new players coming in. Alex and myself will continue to develop the Devils philosophy of a team that is stronger together. Demonstrating this is club with strong values. A family.
Lastly, when asked how he plans to help the new players settle in, Jock said,
I have been involved in hockey for 18 years and through this time I have been fortunate to work with some of the new players arriving at the club such as Travis Penny and Tom Banner. It’s a great changing room and all the new players will feel at home very soon.
Head Coach Alex Murray had this to say regarding the return of his coaching tandem,
I’m really pleased to have Jock back behind the bench. Jock is an essential part of my coaching team and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the game and also the Devils philosophy.
Murray continued to reflect on his and Jocks coaching relationship,
I feel our relationship has flourished over the past 4 years and we are really able to informed discussions about the opposition and our own team.
Alex concluded by stating the impact Jock will have on the team for the upcoming season,
With Jock leading our bench I am able to focus on my own game and leave the organisation to him. With lots of new players this season, I’ll be looking to Jock to help bed these players into our systems and ideals.
The Solent Devils are looking for Own and Loan Sponsors for the up coming season as well as Team Sponsors. If you are interested in being involved and supporting the team then please get in touch now by emailing Kerry on devilssupporters@outlook.com