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Full Name: Heather Ann Garriock
Nickname: H
Date of birth: 21 December 1982
City of birth: Sydney, Australia
Home town and State: Cronulla NSW Australia
Height: 165 cm
Weight: 58kg
Club Team: Sydney FC & Chicago Red Stars USA
No of internationals played: 111
Playing Number: # 7
Playing position: Left Midfield
Major achievements:
• Sydney 2000 Olympics
• Athens 2004 Olympics
• Women’s World Cup team – 2003 in USA, 2007 in China
• Played every minute of both World Cups in 2003 and 2007
• Debut at age 16 against China in China in front of 40,000 people
• Scored my first ever international goal at age 16 against China at the Sydney Football Stadium in front of 10,000 fans
• Scored the winning goal at Athens Olympics 2004 against Greece we won 1-0
• 2007 World Cup – my goal was voted in the ‘top ten’ goals of the tournament & no minated ‘Player of the Match’ against Norway.
• Nominated 2007 - 2008 Asian Player of The Year (Top 8)
• 2008 Peace Cup South Korea - Silver Boot
• 2008 Being drafted by Chicago Red Stars in the 'NEW' Womens Professional League in America kicking off April 2009
Most memorable sporting achievement:
• Scoring my first ever international goal in my hometown at age 16 against China (ranked No 3) at the Sydney Football Stadium in front 10,000 fans
• Scoring at the 2007 Women’s World Cup in China with a header that was voted in the ‘Top 10’ goals of the tournament (in total, there were over 100 goals scored).
First began playing football: 6 years old
First club played for: U/6’s Leppington Lions Soccer Club
Schools attended: Robert Townson Public and Westfields Sports High
Favourite school subject: PE & Food Technology
Favourite teacher at school: Mr Kitching
Any superstitions or rituals before competition: Smile as I walk out onto the field no matter how nervous I am feeling.
Any other sport played at a state level: Cross Country & Athletics
Why football: My Dad is Scottish and has played football his whole life, although I’m sure it didn’t take much to influence me!
Most influential person in your sporting career and why:
• My parents have supported me through the ups and downs of my career.
• Kelly Cross coached me at Westfields Sports High (Skill and Technique)
• My current coach at the moment for The Matildas Tom Sermanni has taught me a lot about the sports psychology and mental side of Football.
Ambitions: During my career I would like to win a major competition (Olympics or World Cup). My ultimate dream is to Captain Australia. When my playing career is finished, I would like to remain in football using my experiences to give back to the younger generation coming through the ranks. I would also like to own my own clothing brand - I love the fashion industry!
Hobbies: Shopping, Going to the beach, BBQ’s, Fashion, Wine
Favourite CD: PINK, MIKA, Ministry of Sound, Sneaky Sound System
Favourite Movie/ TV series: Pretty Woman - Sex & The City - Kath & Kim
 Favourite sports stars and why:
David Beckham - after meeting David Beckham in person and seeing him play football live I have gained the upmost respect for him both on and off the field. His humble nature and gracious personality took me by surprise, especially as he is the highest paid footballer. He is a true champion both on and off the field and someone I admire greatly.
Best opponent and/ or team mate: Best opponent is Brazil and North Korea and my best team mates are Sarah Walsh & Danielle Small.
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