Coach of the Year - Janet Hoptroff

[<<] [>>] by Roger Staples
23rd March 2015 (CqE Official News)

The CA is delighted to award Janet Hoptroff the acclamation of Coach for the Year 2014.

Following an illustrious career with the BBC where her role included handling many high profile entertainment and political figures Janet discovered the world of Croquet.

Starting at Earnley she joined the Littlehampton Club. Having attended Academy coaching courses she became a Club coach and rapidly built a reputation building up a competitive environment within her own club.

Her achievements were spotted by the Croquet Academy and when she joined Sussex County Croquet Club to improve and experience more competitive play she was invited to join the Academy Team to help & then take over the Administration work as Academy Secretary.

It soon became apparent that Janet was an extremely talented Administrator who also demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills.

Janet became a fully qualified Golf Croquet Coach in 2013 and took on the role of Head of Coaching at SCCC as well as becoming a valued Coach at the Academy (in addition to her duties as Academy Secretary).

Janet transformed the coaching environment at Southwick and her efforts lead to much higher retention figures from new recruits and more importantly created a much more competitive environment within the club.

However Janet's biggest achievement has been her selfless commitment to the growth of the Academy. Her eye for detail has been a major contribution in the success of The Academy helping to create a professionally run organisation which is a true "Centre of Excellence" for croquet coaching. This is reflected in the fact that during her tenure course attendance has doubled.