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| Residence |
Netherlands |
| Occupation |
Physiotherapist |
| Languages |
Dutch, English |
| Higher education |
Physiotherapy - Utrecht University : Utrecht, NED |
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| When and where did you begin this sport? |
She first played hockey at age seven in Amersfoort, Netherlands. |
| Why this sport? |
It was a team sport that she enjoyed playing |
| Club / Team |
Amsterdam HBC: Amsterdam, NED |
| Name of coach |
Patrick Bakker [club], Max Caldas [national] |
| Preferred position / style / stance / technique |
Goalkeeper |
| Handedness |
Right |
|
| Year |
2005 |
| Country |
Netherlands |
| Location |
Australia |
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| Nicknames |
Engel (Athlete, 21 July 2009) |
| Hobbies |
Cooking for friends or family, playing games and reading. (Athlete, 21 July 2009) |
| Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning the Dutch championship in the 2008/09 season and competing at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. (Athlete, 21 July 2009) |
| Most influential person in career |
Her coaches. (Athlete, 25 Jun 2011) |
| Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs |
She always puts her gear on the same way each time and she also has a 'favourite' bra. (Athlete, 21 July 2009) |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Enjoy playing." (Athlete, 21 July 2009) |
| Awards and honours |
Winning the 'Golden Stick' - awarded to the tournament's best player - in the Dutch league for the 2008/09 season. (floortjeengels, 24 Jul 2009) |
| Ambitions |
To compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. (Athlete, 21 July 2009) |
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