Completed Event: Field Hockey at App State on September 28, 2025 , Loss , 4, to, 5 , (OT)
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James Madison University | Official Athletics Site
Field Hockey
Ian Haley
- Title:
- Assistant Coach/Technical Director
- Email:
- haleyir@jmu.edu
- Phone:
- 540-568-3927
Ian Haley joined the James Madison field hockey coaching staff as assistant coach and technical director in April 2017.
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"We are so excited to have someone with the level of coaching and playing experience that Ian has joining our staff," Morgan said. "His strong character helps him coach with passion and purpose, which will help us continue creating the ultimate experience for all our players."
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Haley brings nearly 15 years of both playing and coaching experience to the staff. He began playing junior international hockey for South Africa at the age of 15, leading to a gold medal at Japan's Olympic Qualifier and a berth in the 2012 London Olympic games. He won two Africa Cup gold medals (2009, 2011) and the South Africa National Hockey Championship with Western Province three times (2007, 2010, 2013).
A member of the South Africa Men's Team for a decade (2003-2012), he debuted at the Afro-Asian Games at age 20 against Malaysia. Concurrently, he competed for the South Africa U21 team from 2001-2004 and appeared at the Junior World Cup in Hobart in 2001. Over the last 17 years, he has played in the English National League with Firebrands HC (2001-04), Reading HC (2006-07) and Exeter University HC (2004-14) as well as in the West League with Taunton Vale HC (2014-17).Â
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"I am thrilled to be moving from England to the US to start a new challenge at James Madison University," Haley stated. "The campus and facilities are first rate and, more importantly, the people are genuine and friendly. The level of play that the group has already achieved over the past three years is impressive, and I look forward to further collaboration with Coach Morgan and Coach Stuart to ensure the team continues to grow."
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As a coach, he began as a hockey pro at Wynberg Boys High School in 2006 and as the club coach at Exeter University in 2006-07. Beginning in 2007, he became the coach at Queen's College in Taunton, England until 2012, when he became the director hockey and remained until 2017. He took Queen's College to 10 national schools finals over his final five years with the program.Â
Haley launched the Queen's College Hockey Academy in 2012 following the U12 national boy's team championship and has coached on both the boys and girls sides. He has guided six athletes to playing junior international hockey since 2014.
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"So far, I have seen a unique hunger and work ethic that leads me to believe that, with this group, anything is possible," Haley added. "I cannot wait to get started and am looking forward to an exciting journey with a great bunch of student-athletes."
At the junior national level, Haley also competed in squash, cricket, athletics, cross country and baseball in junior and high school.
Haley earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Science with honors from University of Exeter in 2005. He received his postgraduate certificate of education in physical education from the University of St. Mark and St. John in 2015.
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"We are so excited to have someone with the level of coaching and playing experience that Ian has joining our staff," Morgan said. "His strong character helps him coach with passion and purpose, which will help us continue creating the ultimate experience for all our players."
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Haley brings nearly 15 years of both playing and coaching experience to the staff. He began playing junior international hockey for South Africa at the age of 15, leading to a gold medal at Japan's Olympic Qualifier and a berth in the 2012 London Olympic games. He won two Africa Cup gold medals (2009, 2011) and the South Africa National Hockey Championship with Western Province three times (2007, 2010, 2013).
A member of the South Africa Men's Team for a decade (2003-2012), he debuted at the Afro-Asian Games at age 20 against Malaysia. Concurrently, he competed for the South Africa U21 team from 2001-2004 and appeared at the Junior World Cup in Hobart in 2001. Over the last 17 years, he has played in the English National League with Firebrands HC (2001-04), Reading HC (2006-07) and Exeter University HC (2004-14) as well as in the West League with Taunton Vale HC (2014-17).Â
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"I am thrilled to be moving from England to the US to start a new challenge at James Madison University," Haley stated. "The campus and facilities are first rate and, more importantly, the people are genuine and friendly. The level of play that the group has already achieved over the past three years is impressive, and I look forward to further collaboration with Coach Morgan and Coach Stuart to ensure the team continues to grow."
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As a coach, he began as a hockey pro at Wynberg Boys High School in 2006 and as the club coach at Exeter University in 2006-07. Beginning in 2007, he became the coach at Queen's College in Taunton, England until 2012, when he became the director hockey and remained until 2017. He took Queen's College to 10 national schools finals over his final five years with the program.Â
Haley launched the Queen's College Hockey Academy in 2012 following the U12 national boy's team championship and has coached on both the boys and girls sides. He has guided six athletes to playing junior international hockey since 2014.
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"So far, I have seen a unique hunger and work ethic that leads me to believe that, with this group, anything is possible," Haley added. "I cannot wait to get started and am looking forward to an exciting journey with a great bunch of student-athletes."
At the junior national level, Haley also competed in squash, cricket, athletics, cross country and baseball in junior and high school.
Haley earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Science with honors from University of Exeter in 2005. He received his postgraduate certificate of education in physical education from the University of St. Mark and St. John in 2015.
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