Desperate for a turnaround after a disappointing Hockey India League campaign last year, Delhi-based SG Pipers team has overhauled its coaching set-up, roping in Tim Oudenaller and Sofie Gierts as head coaches of the men’s and women’s teams respectively for the next season. Oudenaller, who currently coaches Kampong in the Dutch league, will replace former India coach Graham Reid, while former Belgium player Gierts will take over from Dave Smolenaars. SG Peipers finished last in the eight-team league last season and failed to register a single win. In another development, the Pipers have also retained 17 players from their last HIL squad of 24.
