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BIO:
Kayla is one of the more experienced Black Sticks players with over 100 international caps. She made her debut against Canada in 2003 and credits winning the 2007 Oceania Olympic Qualifier and the 2005 Champions Challenge as her career highlights, along with competing in the 2004 Athens Olympics. Kayla is a hard-working midfielder who is very strong on the ball and possesses finely tuned passing and receiving skills.
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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