Joe Hanks Appointed as Head Coach of the Falcons Men’s Team
The Falcons are pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Hanks as Head Coach of the Falcons Men’s team for the upcoming Premier Hockey League season.
Based in Hawke’s Bay, Joe is well known to the community. He represented the team as a player in the 2020 Premier Hockey League and contributed as Assistant Coach for both the men’s and women’s Falcons teams last season.
Following a strong campaign in 2024 that saw the Falcons Men secure silverware, Joe now steps into the lead coaching role with a focus on building on that success and preparing the team for another competitive season ahead.
The Falcons look forward to the energy, experience, and leadership Joe will bring to the programme as the team continues to strengthen its place in New Zealand’s high-performance hockey environment.