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BIO:
Natasha is a hard-nosed defender who can play anywhere in the backfield. She has a strong overhead pass and is an effective tackler.
Natasha works in sales for an insurance company in her home city of Auckland and says the silver medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games is her best moment in the black strip.
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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