India, Dec. 19 -- PR Sreejesh is navigating a transitional phase in his hockey career, balancing coaching responsibilities with an administrative mentorship role at SG Pipers ahead of the Hockey India League (HIL). Fresh from his stint as a coach at the Junior World Cup, Sreejesh views the league as a platform that blends coaching exposure with organisational responsibility, one that also carries clear expectations this season.

Reflecting on SG Pipers' debut campaign, Sreejesh acknowledged that the first season did not unfold as planned. "The expected result was different," he admitted.

"Unfortunately, we couldn't finish where we wanted." However, he made it clear that the second season comes with renewed focus and sharper intent. While...