Career
Following his playing career, Hager has been pursuing a coaching career in the sport. 2008 Beijing Olympics – Assistant Coach, Australian Men (Bronze) 2009 8 Nations – Head Coach, Australian U21 Men (Gold) 2007 Youth Olympics – Head Coach, Australia (Gold) 2005-2007 Australian Institute Team – Head Coach 2005 U21 World Cup – Head Coach, Australia (Silver) 2004 Athens Olympics – Assistant Coach, Australian Women (5th) 2003 Champions Trophy – Assistant Coach, Australian Women (Gold) 2002 World Cup – Assistant Coach, Australian Women (4th) 2002 Champions Trophy – Assistant Coach, Australian Women (4th) 2001 Champions Trophy – Assistant Coach, Australian Women (Bronze) 2001 U21 World Cup – Head Coach, Australian Women (Bronze) 1998-1990 AHL – Head Coach, Washington Thundersticks (2 x Golds)
In December 2008, Hager was appointed the coach of the New Zealand women"s national field hockey team (the Black Sticks Women). Besides this he is also the head coach of Kalinga Lancers which plays in the Hockey India League(HIL).
