| PERSONAL INFORMATION |
| Sex: |
Female |
| Birthdate: |
November 9, 1985 |
| Birthplace: |
Ajax, ON Canada |
| Hometown: |
Whitby, ON Canada |
| Residence: |
Whitby, ON Canada |
| Languages spoken: |
English and French |
| Height: |
167 cm
/ 5'6"
|
| Weight: |
62 kg
/ 137 lbs
|
| Throws: |
Right |
| Bats: |
Right |
| Marital status: |
Single |
| Post Secondary: |
Simon Fraser University |
| Course of Study: |
Business Administration |
| Academic Awards: |
two time Dean's Honor Roll Recipient
|
| Most Influential Person: |
my mom |
| Who most influence your softball career: |
My dad was my first tball coach when I was five years old. Since then he's been such a source of encouragement. He loves the game and it's definitely rubbed off on me. |
| Softball Goals: |
To be on the podium at the Olympic Games in 2008 |
| Club Team: |
Brampton Blazers |
| Club Team Coach: |
Mark Sanderson |
| Years on National Team: |
4 |
| Sports Awards: |
SFU Softball Most Inspirational Player 2005, 2007
Eileen Todd Most Inspirational Player Award, Canada Cup 2007
|
| Other Sports/Hobbies/Interests: |
working out, reading, watching movies |
| Most Memorable Softball Experience: |
Beating Japan in extra innings to claim gold at the 2008 Australian International Invitational. |
| Most Memorable Canada Cup experience: |
Playing in the final of the Canada Cup in 2006 against Australia. The fan support was overwhelming. We came back door through the playoff bracket and beat some quality teams to earn a spot in the final. |
| What does it mean to Play in the Canada Cup?: |
Canada Cup is our team's favourite tournament of the year. To play in front of our fans is an incredible experience. Softball City is like a second home away from home for me, having played my collegiate career at SFU. I love the atmosphere of the tournament, the fans and of course the volunteers. It's the best tournament every year! |
| Favourite Movie: |
Juno |
| Favourite Food: |
grilled cheese and tomato soup |
| Favourite TV Show: |
Grey's Anatomy |
| Favourite Athlete: |
Derek Jeter |
| Favourite country visited: |
France |
| Favourite Drink: |
chocolate milk |
| Favourite Quote: |
Why be good when you can take a chance and be great |