Xavier Santolaria¶

Objectives¶

Driven by Passion, Focused on Growth

With over 40 years in the game, my mission as a field hockey coach is to keep growing, mastering the sport I love, and sharing that passion with every player, coach, and club I work with. I’m committed to mentoring the next generation, building strong teams, and creating unforgettable moments—whether it’s lifting a trophy or simply helping a group play their best hockey. For me, it’s about joy, progress, and leaving a lasting impact on and off the field.

Supported by Ritual Hockey since 2016

Education¶

International Hockey Federation (FIH)¶

FIH Academy Profile: https://academy.fih.hockey/profile?id=67ee5df846798d06a0019968

Awards ¶

2025¶

FIH Level 3 Coach (ongoing)
FIH Level 2 Coach (equivalence)
FIH Level 1 Coach

Workshops ¶

2025¶

2024¶

**** Mandatory workshops for the FIH Level 4 Coach Certificate.
*** Mandatory workshops for the FIH Level 3 Coach Certificate.

Hockey Belgium (ARBH/KBHB)¶

2012¶

Level 3 Coach (Men's National 1 Division & Women's Honour Division)

2011¶

Impressions Of The 2011 World Cup “indoor” in Poznan (POL) And Impact On The Game,
by Koen Van Praet

2010¶

Indoor Hockey Clinic,
by G. Van Eijk

ADEPS¶

2014: Moniteur Sportif Educateur
2013: Moniteur Sportif Initiateur

Experience¶

Player¶

2023-current: USTS Field Hockey
2001-2008: Royal E. White Star H.C. Men's 1st Team (indoor)
2002-2007: Royal E. White Star H.C. Men's 1st Team

Coach¶

FIH Profile: https://tms.fih.ch/people/3627

EHF Profile: https://eurohockey.altiusrt.com/people/6237

Swiss Hockey Federation

(Sep. 2023 to Current)

Aug. 2025 to Current¶

Head Coach, U16 Boys:
- In charge of game, and training plans
- In charge of training sessions
- In charge of selections
- Youth development

Aug. 2024 to Jun. 2025¶

Trainer, U14 Girls (West):
- In charge of training sessions
- Youth development

SwissHockey U14 Girls West, 2024/2025; Photo © Petra Wagner

Sep. 2023 to May 2024¶

Co-Trainer, U14 Boys (West):
- Assisting Head Trainer during training sessions
- Youth development

USTS

(Sep. 2021 to Current)

Aug. 2024 to Current¶

Head Coach, U18 Junior Team:
- In charge of game, and training plans
- In charge of training sessions
- Youth development

Sep. 2022 to Jun. 2024¶

Head Coach, U15 Junior Team:
- In charge of game, and training plans
- In charge of training sessions
- Youth development

Sep. 2021 to Jun. 2022¶

Head Coach, U12 Junior Team:
- In charge of game, and training plans
- In charge of training sessions
- Youth development

Servette HC

(Nov. 2015 to Jun. 2020)

Jul. 2017 to Jun. 2020¶

Head Coach, Men's 1st Team:
- In charge of game, and training plans
- In charge of training sessions
- In charge of video analysis
Tournaments:
- 2019 EuroHockey Club Challenge I (5th)
- 2018 EuroHockey Club Challenge I (5th)

Nov. 2015 to Jun. 2017¶

Head Coach, Women’s 1st Team:
- In charge of game, and training plans
- In charge of training sessions

Feb. 2016 to Jun. 2017¶

Assistant Coach, Men's 1st Team:
- Assisted with training sessions and video/performance analysis
Tournaments:
- 2017 EuroHockey Club Challenge II (1st – Promoted) 🥇
- 2016 EuroHockey Club Challenge I (7th – Relegated)

Belgian Hockey Federation

(Oct. 2015 to May 2016)

Oct. 2015 to May 2016¶

Head Coach, BeGold District Girls 2002 (Red):
- Identify and develop the talents of young hockey players to BeGold National standards

The BeGold District hockey program is the starting point for hockey players in Belgium who aspire to play for the Red Lions and Red Panthers at worl level tournaments such as the Olympic Games.

Royal E. White Star H.C.

(Dec. 2013 to May 2015)

Dec. 2013 to May 2015¶

Video & Performance Analyst, Men’s 1st Team (outdoor):
- In charge of post-match coding to produce statistical information using SportCode Pro, iCoda, and self-developed FHAnalytics online platform
- In charge of maintenance of videos and other databases

Belgian Hockey Federation

(Sep. 2011 to Feb. 2015)

Sep. 2011 to Feb. 2015¶

Assistant Coach, Women Belgium Indoor National Team (WBINT)
- Assisted with game, and training plans
- Assisted with training sessions and day to day team operations
- In charge of video and performance analysis
- Game duties: live coding, and penalty corners analysis
- Players scouting
Tournaments:
- 2015: FIH Indoor World Cup (11th)
- 2014: EuroHockey Indoor Nations Championship II (2nd – Promoted) 🥈
- 2012: EuroHockey Indoor Nations Championship III (1st – Promoted) 🥇

Gold Medal in Gondomar (Portugal) in 2012 — Women Belgium Indoor National Team - Gold Medal, 2012.

Royal E. White Star H.C.

(Dec. 2010 to Feb. 2014)

Dec. 2012 to Feb. 2014¶

Head Coach, Men's 1st Team (indoor):
- In charge of game, and training plans
- In charge of training sessions

Aug. 2011 to May 2012¶

Head Coach, Men's 2nd Team (outdoor):
- In charge of game, and training plans
- In charge of training sessions

Dec. 2010 to Feb. 2011¶

Assistant Coach, Men’s 1st Team (indoor):
- Assisted with game, and training plans
- Assisted with training sessions
- Game duties: penalty corners analysis, tactical chat with subbed-out players

Royal Uccle Sport T.H.C.

(Dec. 2010 to Feb. 2011)

Dec. 2010 to Feb. 2011¶

Assistant Coach, Women's 1st Team (indoor):
- Assisted with game, and training plans
- Assisted with training sessions
- Game duties: penalty corners analysis, tactical chat with subbed-out players

Royal E. White Star H.C.

(Aug. 2004 to May 2005)

Aug. 2004 to May 2005¶

Head Coach, U16 Boys:
- In charge of game, and training plans
- In charge of training sessions
- Youth development

Honours¶

Player¶

Royal E. White Star H.C. ¶

Belgium National 1 Division
- 2005 🥇
Belgium Indoor Honour Division
- 2005, 2006 🥇
EuroHockey Indoor Club Champion Cup
- Challenge I - Men
  - 2006: 1st 🥇

Coach¶

Servette H.C. ¶

National League A – Men
- 2018: Vice-Champion 🥈
National League B – Women
- 2017: Champion 🥇
EuroHockey Club Championships
- Championship II - Men
  - 2017: 1st 🥇

Women Belgium Indoor National Team (WBINT) ¶

EuroHockey Indoor Nations Championships
- Championship II - Women
  - 2014: 2nd 🥈
- Championship III - Women
  - 2012: 1st 🥇

Languages¶

French: Mother tongue
English: C1 (CEF)
Spanish: C1 (CEF)
Dutch: A2 (CEF)