Alice Sharp wins prestigous hockey award

Alice Sharp from the University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) Hockey club has been bestowed the prestigious Higgins Group UK Youth Hockey Awards for the second time in her short career. The promising hockey starlet, who first received the award in 2008 aged 16, came top of the polls as far as the judging panel was concerned for being plucked out of the Under-18 programme and into the England Under-21 squad. She was commended on her performances with the latter, helping the team win a silver medal in the European Championships last summer. Since joining the University of Birmingham in September to study Economics, 18-year old Alice has become a regular on the UBSport women's hockey first team for both the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) league on Wednesdays, and the National League on the weekends. Women's hockey Head Coach Phil Gooderham said: 'Alice slotted straight into the England team, where she held her own playing in midfield against the other countries' best players.' He continued: 'Alice has a great attitude, tremendous hand skills, eliminating players easily and rarely losing possession. She is an asset to the UBSport team.' However, it's not all top-flight competition for Alice as she still has a degree to complete. Speaking about her award Alice said: 'I am surprised and very happy to win this award.