Residence |
Auckland, NZL |
Languages |
English |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
She took up hockey at age eight in school. She began playing in goal at age 12. |
Why this sport? |
"My big sister played and I wanted to be like her. Plus the only other option was netball, but netball was for sissies." |
Club / Team |
North Harbour: Auckland, NZL |
Name of coach |
Mark Hager [national] |
Coach from which country? |
Australia |
Coach from what year? |
2009 |
Preferred position / style / stance / technique |
Goalkeeper |
Year |
2008 |
Country |
New Zealand |
Opponent |
China |
Location |
Shanghai |
Nicknames |
B (hockeynz.co.nz, 12 Jan 2012) |
Hobbies |
Equestrian, kayaking, surfing. (hockeynz.co.nz, 24 Aug 2010) |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Playing in the Rabo Trophy in 2010. (hockeynz.co.nz, 15 Jun 2011) |
Most influential person in career |
Her first club coach Bronwyn Rees. (Athlete, 03 Jul 2011) |
Hero / Idol |
New Zealand multisport athlete Steve Gurney. (hockeynz.co.nz, 24 Aug 2010) |
Injuries |
She tore a calf muscle while warming up for a match against Germany in June 2011. (stuff.co.nz, 15 Jun 2011) |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Train like you want to play and play for the benefit of your team." (hockeynz.co.nz, 24 Aug 2010) |
Other information |
OCCUPATION She is a business system developer. (Athlete, 03 Jul 2011) |