Bhopal, May 19 -- Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team Head Coach Tim White has praised the growing talent pool in the country's underage national pathway during his scouting visit to the ongoing India-Australia U-18 exposure series here.
White, who took charge of the U-21 national setup in Bengaluru nearly six weeks ago, emphasised the importance of building a strong connection between the youth tiers and the senior national team.
Speaking on his observations from the stands and his collaboration with the U-18 coaching staff, White said, "I was incredibly curious to come to Bhopal and evaluate the U-18 group because this is our direct talent pipeline. I've had some excellent interactions and connections with Rani, whois doing a stellar job ...