BIO:
Another of the youngsters in the current Black Sticks side, Samantha is a fit and very quick player who can slot into either the midfield or defence.
She is described as a hard-working and determined player, who is always looking to improve her game – admitting that tackling is an area to work on currently.
Samantha is originally from Tauranga but now studies in Auckland. Her boyfriend is Black Stick Marcus Child.
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Name:
Samantha Charlton
Nickname:
Sam
Date of Birth:
07/12/91
Birthplace:
Wellington
Town of Residence:
Tauranga
Occupation:
Student
Position:
Midfield / Defender
Shirt Number:
NZ Debut:
NHL Team:
Midlands
NHL Shirt Number:
Whatever Jenny gives me!
Career High:
Making the 2009 NHL final
Career Low:
Losing the 2009 NHL final
Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:
Spending time with friends
Age you started playing at:
5
Hours of Training per week:
Varies
Toughest Opponent:
Who has been most influential in your career:
Simon Joyce, Simon Norton, Alan Galletley, Midlands Coaching Staff, Mum and Dad
Strengths:
Large hands, Distribution
Weaknesses:
Tackling
Most Admired Sportsperson:
Roger Federer, Cameron McQueen
Hobbies Outside of Hockey:
Beach, volleyball
5 Words to Describe Yourself:
Determined, Happy, Chilled, Slightly messy
Favourite TV Show:
Home and Away
Favourite Food:
Thai
Favourite Music:
Kora, Shapeshifter, Katchafire
Favourite Book:
Jodi Picoult's books
Likes:
Beach, ice-cream, summer
Dislikes:
Injuries, Cats
Advice for Young Players:
Train hard, there are no shortcuts to a place worth going
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