Gothard himself represented Staffordshire in the Minor Counties Championship in 1927. He was an able rugby player but as a result of injury took to playing hockey instead. He was captain of Burton Hockey Club from 1933 to 1939.
Gothard played for Staffordshire in the Minor Counties Championship in 1927. He was proficient in rugby but due to an injury transitioned to playing hockey. As captain of Burton Hockey Club from 1933 to 1939, he led his team.