Helen Richardson-Walsh OLY

Team Coach

Helen dedicated 18 years to international hockey, making her debut at 17 in 1999 and becoming the youngest woman to represent GB hockey at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. Across four Olympic Games and 293 appearances for her country, she earned 19 medals, including Olympic bronze in London 2012, European gold in 2015, and the ultimate achievement—Olympic gold in Rio 2016.

For 11 years, Helen was part of the senior leadership team, playing a pivotal role in transforming the squad from an inconsistent team into one that consistently competed for and won medals on the world stage. This journey went beyond the medals, demonstrating the power of creating the right environment for people to flourish. Her experiences revealed how culture and teamwork drive success, igniting her passion for understanding people and teams.

That passion led Helen to study psychology. Now, with two master’s degrees in Organisational and Sport Psychology, she uses her experience and knowledge to help other teams and individuals thrive in their own pursuits.

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