I caught up with the boys, Harper and Lachie from the Where Do We Begin podcast just prior to the games to chat all things Goalkeeping. Unlike most Australians, Harper and Lachie aren’t very athletically gifted. Fortunately, though, they’re quite good at admiring those who are. And talking. They’re quite good at that too. Jump READ MORE
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Hockeyroos Tokyo 2021 squad finalised
Published Fri 14 May 2021- https://www.hockey.org.au/news/hockeyroos-squad-finalised/ The Hockeyroos 2021 squad has now been finalised with the additions of Rachael Lynch and Savannah Fitzpatrick. Lynch and Fitzpatrick were selected by the National Women’s Selection Panel from 13 athletes vying to be included. Lynch returns to the squad after having her appeal into her initial non-selection upheld. READ MORE
How Hockeyroos axing “fuelled“ Lynch’s Olympics push – SEN
Star hockey goalkeeper Rachael Lynch says her work promoting mental health with organisation R U OK gave her the tools she needed to get back into the national team after her controversial axing from this year’s contract list. On Monday, Lynch was named as part of a 16-woman Hockeyroos squad for the Tokyo Olympic Games READ MORE
Camberwell Hockey Podcast – Episode 24
This week I sat down with Tom Winter and the team from Camberwell Hockey Podcast to discuss everything from my early childhood love of sports through my career in the national womens hockey team, as well as my off field passions. You can find the podcast here: Episode 24 – Rachael Lynch – Camberwell Hockey READ MORE
BEYOND THE BALLS: S1E9 – RACHAEL LYNCH, HOCKEYROOS MOST CAPPED GOALKEEPER
Check out the latest podcast from the team at WiSP Sports Rachael Lynch has been playing goalkeeper for the Hockeyroos since her debut in 2006. She’s a dual Commonwealth Games gold medallist, World Cup silver medallist, a five-time Oceania Cup medallist, and competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics. In 2019, she became the most-capped goalkeeper READ MORE
Hey Sport, R U OK?
R U OK? has launched a campaign to equip community coaches with resources and tips to ensure all members of their sporting community feel safe and supported. The ‘Hey Sport, R U OK?’ campaign is backed by QBE Foundation and promotes an R U OK? Culture of mutual respect, trust, authenticity and a shared willingness READ MORE
Webinar wrap up: ‘IT’S A TOUGH TIME, BUT THERE IS LIFE BEYOND THIS PANDEMIC.’
Excerpt from July 23rd 2020 article in the Australian Journal of Pharmacists: How have a Hockeyroo, a community pharmacist and a pharmacy intern been coping with the stress of COVID-19? We hear from them This week AJP and Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) brought a third webinar in a series aimed at helping pharmacists, pharmacy interns, students and pharmacy staff READ MORE
Upcoming Webinar: STAYING AFLOAT ON THE WAVE OF COVID-19 AND BEYOND
I’ll be participating in an upcoming webinar for the Australian Journal of Pharmacists talking COVID-19 and mental health. Event details below. Do you know how to ask someone you’re concerned about how they’re doing? Could you guide them to possible support options? And how do you maintain your own headspace? This free one-hour webinar READ MORE
ATHLETES AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE COVID-19 RESPONSE
A great piece on all the Olympic athletes who have now moved to the front lines in the fight against COVID-19. An absolute pleasure to be featured in this article and it’s great to see so many making the most of the unfortunate postponement of Tokyo 2020. Read the full article via Olympic.org: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/her-olympic-dream-on-hold-hockeyroos-star-heads-to-coronavirus-frontline-20200326-p54e8u.html READ MORE
Sydney Morning Herald: Her Olympic dream on hold, Hockeyroos star heads to coronavirus front line
The day the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were postponed was, for many athletes, a deflating end to years of planning. For Hockeyroos goalkeeper Rachael Lynch – it was a call she desperately wanted to be made. Lynch has worked as a nurse one day a week alongside her elite hockey career for the past 10 years, READ MORE
How to tour in China
For the Hockeyroos final tour of the year we packed our bags and jetted over to Changzhou, China. Following our 4th place finish at the World Cup we were invited along to the Champions Trophy tournament as a late addition. A very exciting opportunity for us as it meant playing 5 other top nations at READ MORE
RUOK?, Hockey, Mining and Health
Recently Ash Nelson and I embarked on a trip up North to WA’s Pilbarra region to spend some time with workers from the Rio Tinto mine sites in the Greater Brockman area. It was our second visit to these particular sites and came about following some wonderful feedback and discussion after last years successful RUOK? READ MORE
A letter for our girls: This is Personal – by Stephen Curry
There’s this miracle happening at home right now. And before it’s over, I feel like I need to put it on paper — just to make sure I have some documented proof. So let the record state: Riley, our six-year-old daughter, wants to be like her parents. I know, I know — it’s not going READ MORE
Obo – Right Glove Review
The ROBO Hi Control “tube” is loved by many goalies around the World. It gives you total freedom of movement of the wrist by having an open back making rebounds more accurate, comfortable to wear and extremely easy to use. I have always played with the Hi Control style and feel it is the most READ MORE
The 2018 World Cup London
The 2018 World Cup is underway and wow, what an exciting tournament it has been so far. I wanted to share with you all some insight into this wonderful event but from a few different perspectives. Enjoy! READ MORE
Leg guards – Colour, shape and size
Hi Rebound VS Hi Control Leg Guards Hi Control V Hi Rebound Leg Guards…which one is better and what is it difference! The Robo Hi Rebound Leg Guards wings are wide and present square to the pitch meaning you have a bigger saving area and are best suited to an upright keeper. The Hi Rebound READ MORE
Throat guard – Is it necessary?
The throat guard is one of those items that goes unnoticed for most goalies, however it is a piece of equipment that can save your life. Many people ask me if they are necessary and my answer is always a firm YES! I was hit across the throat once with a ball and once with READ MORE
Nutrition & Hydration in Sport
I spoke with Nutritionist, Naturopath and Chiropractor Dr Damian Kristof to discuss nutrition and hydration for athletes! Damian’s in depth knowledge of the body, nervous system, food functions and responses has been invaluable to me over the years and I admire his passion for health and wellness. Damian’s company Forage has been a huge part READ MORE
Equipment Review
The equipment worn by a goalkeeper plays a huge part in their performance and also injury prevention. Over the next twelve months ill be sharing with you various updates and reviews on all the gear that I wear. In this post I will be looking at arm guards and why they are so important. READ MORE
Why Silver is Gold
Having recently returned from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and now enjoying a much needed break it is with much pride that I have been able to wear and show off my shiny silver medal. It has been wonderful to come home and share my experience with friends, family, the Victorian hockey community and also READ MORE
The relationship between team goalkeepers
My views on the relationship between team goalkeepers have naturally been shaped by experiences throughout my career and the influence of people I have played with and been coached by. READ MORE
Kokoda – Adventure of a life time
Three years have passed yet Ash’s and my Kokoda adventure remains firmly in our memory bank. Below is a diary written by Ash and some photos taken by our guide Matt, Ash and I throughout our trip. If you have ever considered walking the Kokoda Trail then I’d highly recommend you have a read. Day READ MORE
Top Goalie – The Australian search
Over the next six months Ash Wells and myself will be travelling the country in the search for Australia’s next top goalkeeper. We aim to share our knowledge and use our combined experience to help find goalkeepers who will keep Australian hockey in safe hands into the future. READ MORE
Getting to know the Hockeyroos
I sat down with some of the Hockeyroos stars to learn a little more about them and what life is like on tour. Check it out READ MORE
Balance – Sport and Life
In the morning hard white balls are being hit at me 100km an hour from 10m away… occasionally they miss my padding and I come away looking like I have lost a fight. In the afternoon, when time permits, I head to the hospital to take away the pain of others whilst working as a READ MORE