We are pleased to announce that Jamie Whitehouse will join us in September 2026 as our new Director of Hockey.
Jamie joins Cranleigh School from Tormead, Guildford, where he is currently Assistant Director of Sport and Head of Hockey. A former U18 and U21 Indoor international player, Jamie brings a wealth of experience across both the indoor and outdoor formats, combining high-level playing pedigree with elite coaching expertise.
Jamie Whitehouse said: “I am extremely excited to be joining Cranleigh and becoming part of such a strong sporting community. Hockey has played a central role throughout my career and I am really looking forward to building on the excellent foundations already in place, driving the programme forward with clear pathways that support excellence, progression, enjoyment and long-term success across the school”.
Jamie is also Head Coach at the Guildford Boys’ England Hockey Performance Centre and has been deeply involved in the England Hockey talent pathway.
His expertise extends to the England Hockey DiSE (Diploma in Sporting Excellence) Programme, where he has been instrumental in planning and delivering sessions alongside England Age Group Coaches. Jamie brings valuable tutoring and pastoral experience from his previous roles and is eager to fully immerse himself in the vibrant boarding life and wider community at Cranleigh.
Sam Price, Head at Cranleigh School, said: “Hockey is an important sport at Cranleigh and the School has a hockey pedigree that lots of other schools would love to have. We were determined to recruit a Director of Hockey who could sustain and build on our excellent reputation, so we’re delighted to attract someone of Jamie’s calibre to the School. It is a real statement of intent for us.”
Jamie will succeed Richard Organ, who has been synonymous with the success of Cranleigh Hockey for many years. Jamie’s appointment marks an exciting new era for both the girls and boys programmes, ensuring that Cranleigh continues to flourish as one of the country’s leading hockey schools.
