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Category: Reflections

A letter for our girls: This is Personal - by Stephen Curry

A letter for our girls: This is Personal – by Stephen Curry

Posted on August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 by admin

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

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Why Silver is Gold

Why Silver is Gold

Posted on April 22, 2018 by admin

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

Posted in Reflections Tagged commonwealth games, Goalie, goalkeeper, gold coast, hockey, hockeyroos, mental health 5 Comments
The relationship between team goalkeepers

The relationship between team goalkeepers

Posted on August 2, 2017July 31, 2017 by Rach

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

Posted in Reflections Tagged field hockey, goalkeeper, hockey, hockeyroos, professional sport, reflections, relationships 14 Comments

Balance – Sport and Life

Posted on May 2, 2014March 24, 2018 by Rach

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

Posted in Reflections Tagged athlete, Balance, Commitment, health, hockey, hockeyroos, Nursing, Professional, Work 1 Comment
Reflection: The Year 2012

Reflection: The Year 2012

Posted on June 20, 2012June 22, 2012 by Rach

After the high of winning Gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi I knew that I was going to do everything it took to replicate that feeling and achieve the same goal at the Olympics. READ MORE

Posted in Reflections Tagged goal keeper, hockey, London, olympics 9 Comments
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