Robert Barr

Playing Biography

Position: Defender 

Clubs: Edinburgh University, The Grange

Representative honours: Scottish Universities 1999 & 2000, Scotland Senior squad 2006-present

International caps: 20

International goals: 0

International tournaments: European Trophy 2007, Celtic Cup 2007

Countries played: South Africa, Italy, Pakistan, Russia, Switzerland

Most memorable moment: Beating South Africa 2-0 in South Africa for my first International win.

Most difficult opposition: Pakistan - fast and skillful

Most admired player: Jamie Dwyer, Sohail Abbass

Nickname: Bru

 

Coaching Biography

Rob is the co-founder of Skoolsports and has been playing hockey since he was 10. He has experience of playing at various levels having played for all the top 3 teams at The Grange and has been involved with coaching the junior members of the club. While playing for Edinburgh University in Scotland division 1, Rob was also selected to represent the Scottish Universities in 1999 (Loughborough) and in 2000 (Birmingham) for the British University Games. In 2006 he was selected for the full Scotland squad and has been a regular member of the team since enjoying tours to South Africa, Portugal, Poland and Russia in 2007.