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Gemma Flynn

   

 

 

BIO:
 Gemma is one of New Zealand’s premier attacking players with an unparalleled ability to find the back of the goal. She is equally at home in the midfield or at striker and is incredibly strong on the ball, very rarely losing possession thanks to tremendous control on the dribble. Since her debut in 2008 Gemma has become a mainstay in the Black Sticks squad.

Name:                                                 
  Gemma Flynn

Nickname:                                   
   Gem

Date of Birth:                                     
   02-05-90

Birthplace:                                         
   Tauranga

Town of Residence:                         
   North Shore

Occupation:                                       
   Student

Position:                                             
   Striker

Shirt Number:                                                
   22

NZ Debut:                                           
   2008

NHL Team:                                         
   Midlands

Career High:                                      
   Black Sticks debut

Career Low:                                       
   Losing Federation Cup 2007

Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:                        
   Time with friends, holidays, early mornings

Age you started playing at:              
   5

Hours of Training per week:                       
   15ish

Toughest Opponent:                                   
   China

Who has been most influential in your career:                             
   Di Weavers, Mum

Strengths:                                          
   Strength

Weaknesses:                                     
   Receiving, defensive lines, reverse shots

Most Admired Sportsperson:                      
   Christian Cullen, Irene Van Dyk, Brittany Walker

Hobbies Outside of Hockey:                       
   Scratchies, beach, being with friends

5 Words to Describe Yourself:       
   Friendly, story teller, happy, interesting

Favourite TV Show:                          
   Greys Anatomy

Favourite Food:                                
   Up and Go's, chicken wraps, pasta, nectarines

Favourite Music:                               
   Old school classics, country and western, a bit of everything

Favourite Book:                                
   The Power of One

Dislikes:                                             
   Negative people, arrogance, assignments

Advice for Young Players:               
   Always try your best in training and games, be competitive and enjoy yourself