Date of Birth: 7th June 1978
Place of Birth: Wigan
Living: Marlow
Height: 1m 68cm

About me

Super league Team:
Galleria Mavericks

Started playing netball:
at age 10

How I got started playing netball:
My mum played in the netball local league and used to go and watch. She then set up a small club in Wigan with one of her friends.

Ambition as Netball player:
To achieve my potential and always strive for new challenges.

First represented England:
Harlow, Essex v Republic of Ireland, 1997

No. Of caps: 91

Major national achievements:

• Winning many tournament and league titles with Greater Manchester County when I was a teenager.
• Intercounties win with Derbyshire County.
• Reaching the final of Super League 2007 with Mavericks.

Major international achievements:

• Commonwealth Games Bronze Medallist 1998 in Kuala Lumpar & 2006 Melbourne
• World Championship bronze medallist 1999, New Zealand.

Biggest disappointment:
Losing bronze medal play offs in 2002, 2003 & 2007.

Favourite tournament:
CWG Melbourne 2006.

Most admired player:
Fiona Murtagh.

The one change I would make to improve my sport:
More media attention and make it professional – it would be great to train for netball for a living!

About me off court

My occupation:
Freelance Netball Coach!

Professional qualification:
BSc & MSc Sports Science. Fully qualified teacher.

Favourite way to spend a day off:
A lie in, going for coffee and cake with my husband, probably followed by a nice meal out and a few drinks with friends!

My hobbies/Pets:
Socialising with friends and family, Eating out (I love food!), Any fun outdoor activity i.e. cycling, wakeboarding, playing in the sea!!

Most embarrassing moment:
There are too many – I am renowned for being a bit clumsy!

Favourite food:
Seafood.

Favourite city or country:
Italy – where I got married!

Favourite holiday destination:
Amalfi Coast, Italy!

My personality in a nutshell:
Caring, Easy going & hard working.

What will I be doing in 10 years time:
Hopefully spending time with my family but still finding time to see more interesting parts of the world!