Residence |
Utrecht, NED |
Occupation |
Athlete, Lawyer |
Languages |
Dutch, English |
Higher education |
Law - University of Utrecht: Utrecht, NED |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
She began playing hockey at age six in Groningen, Netherlands. |
Why this sport? |
All her family played hockey. |
Club / Team |
MHC Laren: Laren, NED |
Name of coach |
Richard de Snaijer [club], Max Caldas [national] |
Preferred position / style / stance / technique |
Defence |
Year |
2011 |
Country |
Netherlands |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning the 2009 U21 World Cup in Boston, United States. (Athlete, 25 Jun 2011) |
Most influential person in career |
Her parents. "If they hadn't brought me anywhere in the past, I wouldn't be here." (Athlete, 25 Jun 2011) |
Hero / Idol |
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal. (Athlete, 25 Jun 2011) |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Don't think, just go." (Athlete, 25 Jun 2011) |
Awards and honours |
She was named in the International Hockey Federation's [FIH] All Star team in 2011. (fih.ch, 22 Dec 2011) |