Date Of Birth: 17th April 1985

Role at Welsh Netball: Flintshire & Wrexham Netball Development Officer
Date joined: 1st December 2008

How did you first become involved: Originally I started with WNA as a community coach in Denbighshire during 2007

Career Route to present: Graduated Liverpool Hope University with a BSc(Hons) Information Technology and Sport Studies, went travelling in America, worked in partnership with Denbighshire and WNA as a Community Coach developing new clubs. I worked part-time with WHU in the North East region as a Community Coach. Then was successful in receiving the NDO position 2008 in partnership with Flintshire, Wrexham, Glyndwr University and WNA.

Most enjoyable part of the job: Enjoy developing netball, coaching, working with colleagues to establish a new project, helping clubs when they need help or advice. Visiting new places, travelling and WNA events i.e. Celtic Dragons, etc. Plus I work with good managers and colleagues which is always a brucie bonus :) North East Wales Netball is great to work with as they are willing to help out, volunteers when they can and make netball successful and sustainable due to their passion.

and the least enjoyable: Time, I need more hours in the day,

If you had one wish for Welsh Netball, what would it be: General one for netball, but to be part of the Olympics.


Home town: Sunny Rhyl

Hobbies and interests: Sports fanatic, currently play netball for Rhyl Ladies in the NWWNL Division Three, play hockey and current captain for Rhyl Ladies in the NWWHL Division One, enjoy coaching for the club. Play in the Rhyl and District rounders league during the summer for Scarff 9. Enjoy travelling, socialising, eating out with friends and random road trips are always eventful. Huge music lover and festival goer :)

Any pets: Nope :( However had many in the past - had a black standard poodle called Baron for 16 years, a black and white cat called Nutmeg for 15 years, when I lived in Nantwich I had a new goldfish every week from the local fair.

Nickname: Anniekakaka or Anniekakaka la (Glyndwr Crew), Ka Ka, Annie, AK, O'Connor, Missy Netball (Students from Glyndwr)

Favourite Food: Hmmmmm…….. This is a hard question as I love food, maybe Chinese or sandwiches

Favourite Music: The Strokes, Kings of Leon, The Kills, The Zutons, Detroit Cobras, Hot Hot Heat, British Sea Power, Goldfrapp so MANY MORE!!!

Favourite TV Programme: Heroes

Favourite Film: I have seen so many it's hard to choose!

Describe yourself in three words: Honest, Sarcastic, Fun

What three things would you take with you on a desert island: Boat with paddles, sun cream and a sandwich

Favourite saying or moto: Chill, Relax, Don't take life so seriously, Livin the Dream, Awesome, Legend