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BIO:
Natasha is another young up-and-comer who can play anywhere in the backfield or on the fringes. She made her international debut for New Zealand in 2010 against Australia, and is one to watch out for on the international stage. Natasha is a fine executor of the overhead pass and boasts silky elimination skills on the ball when under pressure. She is not easily rattled and is able to come up with effective tackles when challenged by opposition forwards.
Name:
Natasha FitzSimons
Nickname:
Fitzy, Tash, Fitty
Date of Birth:
23/12/88
Birthplace:
Whenuapai, Auckland
Town of Residence:
Auckland
Occupation:
FIdelity Life Sales Support
Position:
Defender, Back 4
Shirt Number:
26
NZ Debut:
Perth, Australia
NHL Team:
North Harbour
Career High:
Silver Medal at Commonwealth Games in 2010
Career Low:
Coming 10th at Junior World Cup in 2009
Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
Missing out on friends/family events
Age you started playing at:
9
Hours of Training per week:
Lots!
Toughest Opponent:
Argentina
Who has been most influential in your career:
Mum, Dad, Keir & Mark Dempster, Fidelity Life, Angeline Waetford, Petrea & Manz
Strengths:
Deceptive sweep
Weaknesses:
Indian dribble
Most Admired Sportsperson:
Lance Armstrong, Lizzy Igasan
5 Words to describe Yourself:
Cringe...
Hobbies Outside of Hockey:
Sleeping, eating, Wii, catching up with friends
Favourite TV Show:
Most E! programs
Favourite Food:
Most take-aways
Favourite Music:
Everything and anything
Favourite Book:
Soul (but only when Ella is reading it)
Dislikes:
Mushrooms, losing
Advice for Young Players:
To have a balance between life and sport.
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