Pegasus appoint Scotland Head Coach as Director of Hockey: ‘This is a ground breaking moment'
'We are thrilled to welcome Jonny Caren to Pegasus,' said incoming Pegasus Club President, Arlene Boyles.
'This is a historic moment not just for our Club but for women's hockey in Ireland. Jonny's vision for the future of hockey aligns perfectly with the Club's ambitions.
'This is a ground breaking moment for Pegasus – we are not just bringing in a new coach; we are bringing in a leader who will shape the future of our Club at every level from the grassroots to the highest level.
'Jonny's arrival coincides with the appointment of Dr Shirley McCay MBE OLY as Pegasus Club Captain so this is a really exciting time for our club.'
Caren added: 'It's a great honour to join a club with such a rich tradition and passionate community. Pegasus has always been a benchmark in Irish hockey and I look forward to the opportunity to shape a holistic hockey programme and to support the Club's players and coaches across all stages of development.'
Founded in 1961, Pegasus are three times Irish Hockey League champions and 14-times Irish Senior Cup winners.
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