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Name:
Laura Douglas
Nickname:
Lamby
Date of Birth:
12/02/83
Birthplace:
Whangarei
Town of Residence:
Whangarei
Occupation:
Teacher
Position:
Midfield
Shirt Number:
5
NZ Debut:
Champions Trophy 2006
NZHL Team:
Northland
NHL Shirt Number:
19
Career High:
Playing for New Zealand
Career Low:
Torn ACL 2001, Not being selected for NZ Squad 2008
Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
Less time for family, friends, money and a career
Age you started playing at:
5
Hours of Training per week:
10-25
Toughest Opponent:
Argentina, the Netherlands
Who has been most influential in your career:
Family and partner
Strengths:
Determination & Vision
Weaknesses:
Speed, specific skills (overheads, leading edge), self-belief
Most Admired Sportsperson:
Luciana Aymar, Lance Armstrong, Michael Jordan
Hobbies Outside of Hockey:
Going to the beach: fishing, surfing, kayaking, swimming, caravaning...!
5 Words to Describe Yourself:
Competitive, Loyal, Laid-back, Determined
Favourite TV Show:
That 70's Show, Seinfeld
Favourite Food:
Thai, Mexican, Indian, Japanese
Favourite Music:
Most NZ - Kora, Blackseeds, Fat Freddy's, Rhombus, Anika Moa, TIki etc, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Fleetwood Mac, Tracy Chapman, Matisyahu, Kings of Leon, Sublime, Bob Marley.
Favourite Book:
It's Not About The Bike (Lance Armstrong)
Likes:
Whananaki, surfing, dogs, peace, music, teaching
Dislikes:
Crowded beaches, cities, shallow people
Advice for Young Players:
Above all else stay positive and believe in yourself
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