Caroline Stuart

2012 BLACK STICKS DEVELOPMENT SQUAD MEMBER

BIO:
Born in Cambridge in England, Caroline is one of two goalkeepers in the development squad. A reliable keeper she is still developing her game to international level.
Caroline is a doctor in Auckland and she was recently married.

Name:
 Caroline Stuart

Nickname:
 Caz, Cazza, Pixie

Date of Birth:
 26.05.1984

Birthplace:
 Cambridge, England

Town of Residence:
 Auckland

Occupation:
 Doctor

Position:
 Goalkeeper

Shirt Number:
 -

NZ Debut:
 New Zealand Under 18 Team 2001 (Rose Quaid series vs Australia). Black Sticks debut yet to come!

NHL Team:
 North Harbour

Career High:
 Winning National Hockey League 2010

Career Low:
 Having to withdraw from hockey in 2007 to complete my medical training.

Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
 Putting my medical career on hold to return to representative hockey. Moving to England for six months to play
in the English Hockey League.

Age you started played at:
 8

Hours of training per week:
 12-15

Toughest Opponent:
 Australia

Who has been most influential in your career:
 Mike Mead (many thanks for his support and mentoring over the past 12 years)

Strengths:
 Determined, focused and hard working. Organising my defense.

Weaknesses:
 Can overthink things and be too negative and hard on myself.

Most Admired Sportsperson:
 Helen Clark

5 Words to describe yourself:
 Caring, happy and determined perfectionist.

Hobbies outside of hockey:
 Singing, surf lifesaving, spending time with friends and family

Favourite TV show:
 The Big Bang Theory, Outrageous Fortune

Favourite Food:
 Cucumber and Branston Pickle

Favourite Music:
 Paramore and Brooke Fraser

Favourite Book:
 The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay

Dislikes:
 Players who cheat or dope in sport.

Advice for young players:
 Hard work and determination can overcome almost any obstacle. Dream big and don't give up til your dream becomes reality!