AGE: 19

PLACE OF ORIGIN: Auckland

OCCUPATION: Student/Administrator

EDUCATION: University of Auckland

CLUB: North Harbour

PREFERRED CAP NUMBER: 10

POSITION: Utility

YEARS IN JUNIOR WOMEN'S TEAM: One

 

How do you manage to juggle work, study, training, social life etc./any wise words for aspiring water polo players?

Creating a timetable and planning each week in advance. Also by prioritising my time.

 

When did you start playing water polo?

My father got me into it by starting with flippa ball.

 

What is your favourite water polo memory at home?

Scoring the winning goal at Under 14 Nationals in 2009 against Marist.

 

What has been your international water polo highlight?

Winning the New Zealand Under 15 test series in 2010.

 

When your alarm goes off at 5:30 in the morning, what gets you out of bed?

Knowing that I am improving my fitness and skills.

 

Tell us your favourite go-to pre-match pump up jam.

All or Nothing - Elliphant

Anything with a funky beat.

 

What are you looking to accomplish in water polo? Why do you play?

To be the best I can be and also to make my parents proud of what I achieve.

 

What is the biggest barrier for you playing water polo?

There are mental, physical, and financial barriers, and they are always a battle to push through.

 

What has New Zealand Water Polo given you personally?

I have learned how to prioritise my time accordingly. Also, water polo brings my family together - having a family history pushes me to train hard and keep it alive.

 

Favourite quote?

"Be the best you can be."