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BIO:
Kayla’s finely tuned passing and receiving skills make her a lynch pin of the team. The co-captain is a fantastic leader who draws on all her experience since making her debut in 2003.
Palmerston North born and bred and now studying in Auckland, the hard-working midfielder credits winning bronze at the 2011 Champions Trophy as her career highlight.
The London Olympics will be Kayla’s third after her first appearance in Athens in 2004 as an 18-year-old. She made the World All Stars team in 2010 and played club hockey in the Netherlands in 2008 and 2009.
Name:
Kayla Sharland
Nickname:
Kaylapuss, K
Date of Birth:
30-10-1985
Birthplace:
Palmerston North
Town of Residence:
North Shore / Palmerston North
Occupation:
Student/Nomis NZ
Position:
Midfield
Shirt Number:
1
NZ Debut:
2003 v Canada
NHL Team:
Central Mysticks
Career High:
Winning Oceania Olympic Qualifier 07, Athens Olympics, Winning Champions Challenge 05
Career Low:
Rupturing ACL, 2006, the time it took to get back.
Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
Moving away from home for centralisations, loss of income, study - takes a lot longer!!!
Age you started playing at:
7
Hours of Training per week:
14-20 hours
Toughest Opponent:
Holland, Argentina
Who has been most influential in your career:
Previous coaches, parents & friends
Strengths:
Strength on the ball, passing and receiving
Weaknesses:
Tackling
Most Admired Sportsperson:
Roger Federer, Luciana Aymar
Hobbies Outside of Hockey:
Shopping, touch rugby, watching sport, chilling out in the sun at the lake with friends.
5 Words to Describe Yourself:
Someone who loves to win!!!
Favourite TV Show:
Greys Anatomy, The Hills (Sad yes I know!!)
Favourite Food:
Thai, Subway
Favourite Music:
R&B, Anything with a good beat!!!
Favourite Book:
The Bronze Horseman
Dislikes:
Losing
Advice for Young Players:
Always play and train to your best as you never know when your last game may be. Give everything 100%, the hard work you put in is only going to make you a better hockey player!! And always love what you are doing!!
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