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Simon Child

 

   

 

 

BIO:
 Simon has etched his mark as one of the world’s premier strikers after making his debut in 2005 as a 16-year-old. He is often used as an impact player where his unbelievable stick skills can be put to devastating effect on tiring defences. Simon has very high expectations of himself and leaves everything he’s got out on the turf. Despite still being among the youngest in the squad, he has already eclipsed the 100 cap milestone.

Name:                                                          
   Simon James Law Child

Nickname:                                      
   Sanga/Childsy

Date of Birth:                                              
   16-04-1988

Birthplace:                                      
   Auckland

Town of Residence:                                  
   Alfriston

Occupation:                                    
   Student

Position:                                         
   Striker

Shirt Number:                                            
   9

NZ Debut:                                       
   April 2005

NHL Team:                                     
   Auckland


Career High:                                               
   Winning the Olympic Qualifier in Auckland in 2008

Career Low:                                    
   Losing the Champions Challenge final

Sacrifices you have made to play hockey:                     
   Relaxing with mates

Age you started playing at:                      
   4

   Hours of Training per week:                      
     15

   Toughest Opponent:                                  
     Wasim Ahmad

   Who has been most influential in your career:                            
     My mother and father

   Strengths:                                         
     Having high standards

   Weaknesses:                                    
     Ability to concentrate

   Most Admired Sportsperson:                     
     Michael Jordan

    Hobbies Outside of Hockey:                      
     Music (Djing), watching sport and enjoying a few cold drinks with mates

   5 Words to Describe Yourself:      
     Fresh, Appealing, Modish, Free and Charismatic

   Favourite TV Show:                         
     Southpark

   Favourite Food:                               
     Thai, Indian and BBQ’s

   Favourite Music:                              
     DnB, Electronic, Rock, Dub (The Black Seeds)

   Favourite Book:                               
     Scar Tissue

   Dislikes:                                            
     Losing, cold weather and being injured

   Advice for Young Players:              
     “The harder you practice, the luckier you get”