Jason Lee departs role as head coach of the England women's hockey team
By Lee departs role
Last Updated: 30/06/14 3:28pm
England Hockey have announced the departure of Jason Lee as head coach of the women’s national team.
Lee has left his position by mutual consent following England’s worst ever showing at the Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands where they finished 11th.
The 44-year-old took charge of the women’s side last year after a successful nine-year stint with the men’s team where he guided them to their first ever gold medal at the European Championships in 2009.
England Hockey chief executive Sally Munday said: “We would like to thank Jason for his hard work and dedication as coach of both national sides.
"He has made an outstanding contribution to England and Great Britain’s hockey teams over a coaching career of more than 10 years.”
Lee said: It has been an honour to take teams to three Olympics and three World Cups. It has been very disappointing that the last major event turned out as it did.
“I wish my successor all the very best and hope that both Great Britain teams can make it to Rio."
England and Great Britain performance director Danny Kerry will take charge of the team on an interim basis and will lead the side during the Commonwealth Games.
England Hockey say recruitment for a new head coach will commence immediately.
