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BIO:
Emily is the most experienced player in the current Black Sticks squad with well over 100 international caps to her name. She has been an integral part of the team since her debut as an 18-year-old in 2004 and competed at both the 2004 Athens Olympics and the 2008 Beijing Games. A strong performance in Athens saw her nominated for 2004 World Hockey Junior Player of the Year.
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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