Graham Shaw

Graham Shaw (born 1978) is a former Ireland men's field hockey international and the current coach of the New Zealand women's national field hockey team. Between 2002 and 2009 he made 151 appearances for Ireland and also represented them at the 2007 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship. As a coach he guided the Ireland women to the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup final, winning the silver medal. As a player Shaw won Irish Senior Cup and EuroHockey Club Trophy titles with both Glenanne and Monkstown. On 9 May 2010 Shaw featured in two Irish Senior Cup finals on the same day, coaching Loreto to victory in the women's final before going onto play for Glenanne in the men's final. As a player coach, he also guided Monkstown to three successive Irish Hockey League titles in 2012–13, 2013–14 and 2014–15.

Early years, family and education Shaw is the son of Victor and Nuala Shaw. His father is from Rialto, Dublin and played field hockey with Glenanne. His mother is from Sallynoggin and played camogie with Cuala. He has one brother, David, and two sisters Tracy and Vicki. Shaw was educated at Coláiste Éanna, Dundrum College, University College Dublin and the University of Ulster. He now lives in Knocklyon with his wife Ali, and children Jack and Ellie.

While at Coláiste Éanna, Shaw played both Gaelic football and hurling. His fellow students and teammates on the field included Colin Moran. He also played association football with Firhouse Manor, Lourdes Celtic and Manortown United. His fellow players at Lourdes Celtic included Damian Duff. The Shaw and Duff families were neighbours and they took turns driving the pair to and from training. At the age of 16, Shaw had a trial with Oxford United and was offered a contract. However his parents advised him to complete his Leaving Cert.

Clubs Glenanne Shaw began playing for Glenanne at U-8 level. His father, Victor, his uncle Gerry, his brother, David and his cousins, Gary and Richie Shaw, all played for Glenanne. During his playing career with Glenanne, Shaw helped the club win Leinster Division One titles, three Irish Senior Cups, and the 2008 EuroHockey Club Trophy.

KHC Dragons Shaw played for KHC Dragons in the Men's Belgian Hockey League during the 2003–04 season and again during the 2006–07 season.

Annadale While studying at the University of Ulster, Shaw spent the 2004–05 season playing for Annadale in the Ulster Senior League.

Monkstown In June 2012 Shaw was appointed coach of the men's team at Monkstown. Initially Shaw planned to retire as a player. However he subsequently continued as a player coach and guided Monkstown to three successive Men's Irish Hockey League titles in 2012–13, 2013–14 and 2014–15. He also guided them to victory in the 2012–13 Irish Senior Cup and the 2014 EuroHockey Club Trophy.

Ireland international Between 2002 and 2009 Shaw made 151 appearances for Ireland. He played for Ireland at under-18 level before making his senior debut in 2002 in a 3–1 win over Wales. Shaw captained Ireland in 2006 and later served as vice-captain. He also represented Ireland at the 2007 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship, scoring in a 10–0 win against the Czech Republic.

Coaching career Loreto/Glenanne cup double Shaw was still an active player when he first began coaching. He took charge of a team at St. Kilian's German School where he worked as an assistant PE teacher and he also helped his father, Victor, coach the Glennane women's team. On 9 May 2010 Shaw featured in two Irish Senior Cup finals on the same day, coaching Loreto to victory in the women's final before going on to play for Glenanne in the men's final. The women's final saw Loreto and Railway Union draw 2–2 before Hannah Matthews scored the winning penalty stroke in a penalty shoot-out. Other members of the winning Loreto team included Nikki Symmons, Nicola Daly, Lizzie Colvin and Alison Meeke. In the men's final, Shaw was named man of the match after helping Glenanne defeat Monkstown 4–1. His teammates included Shane O'Donoghue, brother David and his cousins Gary and Richie.

Ireland coach Shaw coached the Ireland men's teams at under-18 and under-21 level

Honours Field hockey player Ireland Men's EuroHockey Nations Trophy Winners: 2005, 2009: 2 Men's Hockey Champions Challenge II Runners up: 2009 Glennane Irish Senior Cup Winners: 2001, 2007, 2009–10: 3 EuroHockey Club Trophy Winners: 2008

Field hockey coach Ireland Women's Hockey World Cup Runners Up: 2018 Women's EuroHockey Championship II Winners: 2015 Women's FIH Hockey World League Winners: 2017 Kuala Lumpur Tournament Women's Four Nations Cup Runners Up: 2017 Loreto Irish Senior Cup (women's hockey) Winners: 2009–10 Monkstown Men's Irish Hockey League Winners: 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15 Irish Senior Cup (men's hockey) Winners: 2012–13 EuroHockey Club Trophy Winners: 2014