David Staniforth (field hockey)

David Staniforth (born 5 April 1976 in Durban) is a field hockey goalkeeper from South Africa, who was a member of the national squad that finished tenth at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.[1] The goalie plays for a provincial team called KwaZulu Natal Raiders.

David Staniforth

Personal information
Born	5 April 1976 (1976-04-05) (age 47) Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Medal record Men's field hockey Representing  South Africa Champions Challenge 2001 Kuala Lumpur Team 2003 Johannesburg Team

Staniforth was named South African Hockey's Male Personality of the Year for 2002. He made the match-winning save from Belgian player, Jean-Philippe Brulé's flick in a penalty shoot-out to decide the final Olympic qualifying place for the 2004 Athens Games. Staniforth was substituted into the game specifically for the penalty shoot-out after the game had ended at 2-2 and the golden goal period remained scoreless.

He played for English side Fareham Hockey Club, in Hampshire and coaches the University of Southampton's male and female hockey teams.

He coaches Australian National keepers while based out of Western Australia, 2022