New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) His former colleague Janneke Schopman might have resigned from her post accusing Hockey India of differential treatment but Craig Fulton says he hasn’t faced such problems and has got “solid support” from all quarters here.
Schopman had served as the head coach of the Indian women’s hockey team while Fulton is in charge of the men’s side.
Schopman resigned as the women’s team chief coach in February.
“I have had no problems so far. I have got good solid support, I have clarity in selection. I have got the backing of the senior players and they have got a good understanding of my stuff. From the existing staff to the new staff we are all on the same page,” Fulton said.
“Once you have that trust in the group, trust with players and have a really bright vision about what you want to do, what are your goals, what’s the timeline, then I think you have a good chance of doing well in India.” Fulton though added that life is a bit different in India for foreign coaches like him.
“It’s obviously difficult for my son, my daughter. It’s not easy. Lolo is 12, Jake is 15 and Miller is 17. I am based in Dublin, Ireland.
“It’s different of course, if you come from Europe and you are comparing apples with apples, it’s a different culture, totally different environment.
“I think the biggest thing is if you love the game and if you want to help the players, if you want to help the program, that’s your priority,” the South African told
Source: PTI News
