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Liz Perry

                                                                 

 

Name:
 Liz Perry

Date of Birth:
 22/11/87

Birthplace:
 Taumarunui

Residence:
 Christchurch & Masterton

NHL Team:
 
Canterbury Cats

Position:
 
Striker/Defender

Occupation or subject of Study:
 BA Honours Anthropology and Psychology

International Caps:
 
0

Sporting Goal/Ambition:
 
To ultimately play in the Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games for the Black Sticks

Career High:
 
Being named in the Black Sticks Team and winning the National U21 Tournament with Canterbury in 08

Career Low:
 
Injury setbacks and missing a stroke in the semi-finals of U18's for Wairarapa

Favourite Food:
 
Any of Mum or Dad's cooking, Honey Mustard Chicken and Sushi

Favourite Music:
 
Most music

Sportsperson most admired:
 
Nadal and Anna Lawrence

Who has been the most influential in your career:
 
Mum & Dad and the Playle Family

What is the most inspirational quote you have ever heard:
 
"If you're not practicing...who is?"

My strengths:


My weaknesses:


Likes:
 
Relaxing at Castlepoint beach, having a laugh and hanging out with friends

Dislikes:
 Spiders, arrogance and losing!

Advice for young players:
 Setbacks are gifts - it should drive you to work harder...never give up!