Alexander Cox has been unveiled as the new head coach of Ireland men’s hockey team.
Cox joins the Green Machine with an abundance of experience having previously held the roles of assistant coach with both the Dutch men’s and women’s sides, winning gold at the 2012 London Olympics with the latter.
He's also been the head coach of Kampong men’s team since 2012 and will remain in that role. Cox takes the reins from Craig Fulton, who announced in May that he was stepping down to take up a position with Belgium.
"I'm honoured to be the new head coach of the Irish senior men's team," he said.
"The Irish culture, the work ethic and persistency of the team motivates me to start our preparation towards the World Cup in India. I’m looking forward to working with the team, staff and Hockey Ireland."
Alexander will begin his role on 1 August. Prior to that the Green Machine will travel to Dusseldorf for the 4 Nations Cup where they will be defending their title against Argentina, Germany and France.
4 Nations Cup Dusseldorf fixtures
26/7 Ireland vs Argentina
27/7 Ireland vs Germany
29/7 Ireland vs France
Ireland squad: David Harte (Captain), Jamie Carr, John Jackson, Jonny Bell, Matthew Bell, Luke Madeley, Matthew Nelson, Alan Sothern, Peter Caruth, Sean Murray, John McKee, Owen Magee, Michael Robson, Daragh Walsh, Paul Gleghorne, Jeremy Duncan, Lee Cole, Stuart Loughrey, Stephen Cole
