SPORTS COACHING SOLUTIONS - Key Persons
Emma has an extensive background in a various sports. She has over 20 years experience working for top sporting organisations and clubs in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, China and New Zealand.
She has represented the New Zealand White Ferns, along with other domestic cricket teams in New Zealand, United Kingdom and The Netherlands. Emma is a qualified New Zealand Level 2 Sport and Cricket Coach.
Mandie founded Sport Coaching Solutions in 2007 on the back of 30 years' experience of working within the Sports and Leisure industry in the United Kingdom and New Zealand. Mandie believes coaching is all about identifying the talent every person has and helping them to achieve their goals. She has the England Cricket Board and the New Zealand Cricket Level 3 qualifications.
She has extensive experience in many aspects of coaching, from age 5 to adults. She currently coaches various School, Club and Representative Cricket and Hockey teams. She played for the Canterbury Magicians as Wicket Keeper and 1-day Opening Batter. She held a record for most runs in a State Season averaging 62 in 2006. Mandie played for England from 2001 to 2003 as the No.1 wicket keeper.
Cricket has always been her passion, and she has also played top level hockey in the English premier league. In 2008 she undertook New Zealand Hockey Level 1 & 2 coaching awards. Mandie has qualifications in coaching many other sports, including archery, soccer, basketball, badminton, athletics, and other outdoor pursuits. More recently she has also become a fulltime Career Firefighter here in Christchurch.
Job Titles:
- Christchurch Coach Manager