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BIO:
Emily is the most experienced player in the Black Sticks with more than 150 caps. She has been an integral part of the team since her debut as an 18-year-old in 2004. Emily possesses world-class distribution skills, and a courageous and reliable approach in deep defence.
Along with her fellow co-captain Kayla Sharland, Emily is from Palmerston North and they bring invaluable experience to the team after both competing at the Athens and Beijing Olympics.
Emily is a student in her home town when she’s not playing club hockey in the Netherlands which she did for three years from 2008 to 2010.
Name:
Emily Naylor
Nickname:
Emz, Emos
Date of Birth:
23-12-1985
Birthplace:
Palmerston North
Town of Residence:
Palmerston North
Occupation:
Student
Position:
Midfielder / Defender
Shirt Number:
2
NZ Debut:
2004 against England
NHL Team:
Central
Career High:
Silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2010
Career Low:
Not qualifying for 2006 World Cup
Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
Socialising with friends/family, Career
Age you started playing at:
7
Hours of Training per week:
7-25 hours
Toughest Opponent:
Argentina
Who has been most influential in your career:
Parents, team mates
Strengths:
Vision and fitness
Weaknesses:
Goal shooting
Most Admired Sportsperson:
Sarah Ulmer, Anna Lawrence
Hobbies Outside of Hockey:
Watersports, movies, shopping, reading
5 Words to Describe Yourself:
Easy-going, Sporty, LG, Calm, Cheeky
Favourite TV Show:
Private Practice, Brothers & Sisters
Favourite Food:
Thai
Favourite Music:
Drum n Base and R&B
Favourite Book:
Open (Andre Agassi)
Dislikes:
Negativity, losing
Advice for Young Players:
Don't let the best you've been, set the standards for the rest of your life.
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