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Julia King

 

   

 

BIO:
The young up-and-coming Aucklander made her debut for the Black Sticks in 2011 and has impressed in her appearances so far.

Julia has great peripheral vision, strong ball-holding skills and an uncanny ability to score goals from a variety of angles. She can play in both the midfield and as a striker.

Julia, who is a student in Auckland where she was born and bred, lists Black Sticks legend Tina Bell-Kake among those who have influenced her game.

Name:                                                 
  Julia King

Nickname:                                          
   Jules

Date of Birth:                                     
   08/12/1992

Birthplace:                                         
   Auckland

Town of Residence:                         
   Auckland

Occupation:                                       
   Student

Position:                                             
   Midfield / Striker

Shirt Number:                                                
   -

NZ Debut:                                           
   USA Tour (Septemeber 2011)


NHL Team:                                         
   Land & Marine Auckland Fury


Career High:                                      
   Being selected into the Black Sticks and winning the 2011 Ford NHL for Auckland

Career Low:                                       
   Every final I've lost

Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:                        
   Time with family and friends, events

Age you started playing at:              
   7

Hours of Training per week:                       
  Around 10-12 hours, though it varies

Toughest Opponent:                                   
  -

Who has been most influential in your career:                             
   Parents, Simon Norton, Jason Butcher, Tina-Bell Kake, Kevin Towns

Strengths:                                          
   -

Weaknesses:                                     
   -

Most Admired Sportsperson:                      
   Lionel Messi, Luciana Aymar

Hobbies Outside of Hockey:                       
   Hanging with friends, relaxing

5 Words to Describe Yourself:       
   -

Favourite TV Show:                          
   Grey's Anatomy and Glee

Favourite Food:                                
   Italian

Favourite Music:                               
  A bit of everything

Favourite Book:                                
   Open by Andre Agassi

Dislikes:                                             
   Studying, early mornings, bugs, being cold, losing.

Advice for Young Players:               
   Do what you can, while you can and have fun!