Archive · 27 Dec 2025
SG Pipers' Coach Emphasizes Trust Ahead of HIL 2025-26
Sofie Gierts, the head coach of the SG Pipers, is getting ready for the Hockey India League's 2025-26 season.
She believes that trust is the most important thing for a team to succeed.
She thinks all players, whether from India or other countries, are equally important.
Sofie is excited to learn from Indian players about how they play hockey.
She has noticed that Indian players are very good at running with the ball quickly.
She also likes that young Indian players are confident and share their ideas.
Sofie's coaching style is about working together with the team and adapting to their needs.
She is looking forward to playing in front of the enthusiastic Indian crowds.
Sofie Gierts emphasizes trust as the foundation for the SG Pipers' success in the HIL 2025-26 season.
She believes all players, regardless of origin, have equal importance and roles within the team.
Gierts is impressed by the speed and skill of Indian players in attacking while carrying the ball.
She looks forward to learning from Indian players' unique perspectives and playing styles.
Young Indian players' confidence in expressing their opinions has pleasantly surprised Gierts.
- Who
- Sofie Gierts, head coach of SG Pipers
- What
- Preparation for the Hockey India League 2025-26 season
- When
- Ahead of the 2025-26 season
- Where
- India
- Why
- To build a successful team through trust and understanding
Coach's Perspective
Player's Perspective
Team Dynamics
Coach's Perspective
Trust is the foundation for success, with all players having equal importance regardless of origin.
Player's Perspective
Players are encouraged to express their opinions and contribute to the team's strategy.
- Coach
- Sofie Gierts
- Team
- SG Pipers
- League
- Hockey India League (HIL)
- Season
- 2025-26
- Key Focus
- Building trust and blending playing styles
- Unique Aspect
- Indian players' ability to attack at speed while carrying the ball
- Coaching Philosophy
- Co-creation environment, adapting to the team's needs
- Player Mindset
- Young Indian players are confident in expressing their opinions
