Residence |
Amsterdam, NED |
Occupation |
Student |
Languages |
Dutch, English |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
She started playing hockey at age seven in Lochem, Netherlands. She first played in goal at age 12. |
Why this sport? |
All of her friends were playing so she started as well. |
Club / Team |
MHC Laren: Laren, NED |
Name of coach |
Richard de Snaijer [club], Max Caldas [national] |
Preferred position / style / stance / technique |
Goalkeeper |
Year |
2010 |
Country |
Netherlands |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Finishing second at the 2010 World Cup in Rosario, Argentina. (Athlete, 25 Jun 2011) |
Most influential person in career |
Bart van Gaalen, her trainer for seven years. (Athlete, 25 Jun 2011) |
Hero / Idol |
Dutch footballer Edwin van der Sar. (Athlete, 25 Jun 2011) |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Be the best you can be." (Athlete, 25 Jun 2011) |
Awards and honours |
She was named in the International Hockey Federation's [FIH] All Star team in 2010 and 2011. (fih.ch, 22 Dec 2011) |
Other information |
STUDIES She will study medicine at the Amsterdam Vrije University after the 2012 Olympic Games in London. (Athlete, 25 Jun 2011) |