Adnan Zakir (born 23 December 1986) is a former professional field hockey[1] player from Pakistan. He was born in the coastal town of Karachi, Pakistan. Zakir played both midfielder and striker positions for the national Pakistan men's national field hockey team.[2] He made his international debut in January 2001 playing as a junior player against England U-21. He continued to represent the country and played his first international game as a senior player in June 2004 against India.
Zakir later transitioned to coaching in 2008 and is currently the Head Coach of St Albans Hockey Club[3] and the Director of Coaching Newmarket, Suffolk Hockey Club.[4]
Early career
Zakir started his professional career in 1999 playing for the National Bank of Pakistan hockey team.[5] His first coach was Tahir Zaman, who played for Pakistan’s national field hockey team and later on served as its captain. His first major national tournament was the National Senior Championship, which was played in August 1999.
Coaching career
Zakir also started coaching teams while playing professionally then moved to a full-time coaching position at a national and eventually an international level.
Head Coach of Academy and Player/coach of Holcombe Hockey Club South-East Division 1 2008-2012
Director and Head Coach at Newmarket Hockey Club[8] 2015-present
Head Coach of St Albans Hockey Club[9] from 2017-present
Coaching qualifications
Hockey Coach (Level 1 and Level 2) awarded by England Hockey Board (2008-2009)
Diploma in Fitness Instructing Personal Training and Strength and Conditioning awarded by Premier Internationals, Premier Global, The Training room and England Hockey Board.
Level 4 High-Performance Strength and Conditioning Coach
Pakistan
