PROFILE
Mike Baker has an extensive career in both coaching and playing field hockey. Coach Baker played for Weymouth Hockey Club in England on their 1st team from 2000 to 2006, also serving as a two-year captain. During his time on the team, they were the EHA Vase Champions in both 2001 and 2003. He began his coaching career as the Duchesne Academy Junior Varsity coach from 2007 through 2011. He then became the Memorial High School Varsity Coach from 2012 to 2018. In 2019, Coach Baker began his career at Awty International School where he founded the program and currently serves as the Head Coach.
HOMETOWN
EDUCATION
BA (Hons) Economics & French, University of East Anglia 1995
PGCE French & PE, University of Southampton 1996
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Duchesne Academy JV coach 2007-12
Memorial HS Varsity Coach 2013-18
Awty International School Head Coach - founded program & Varsity Coach 2019-current
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
1988-2006 as a goalkeeper in England
University of East Anglia
Weymouth HC 1st XI 2000-6 (Captain 2002-4, EHA Vase Champions 2001 & 2003)
FAVORITES!
- Food -Spaghetti carbonara
- Player/Team - Ian Taylor, GB 1988
- Pastime - Family time, travel, playing golf, reading non-fiction