{"id":11682,"date":"2020-05-18T13:32:46","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T13:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/?p=11682"},"modified":"2020-05-18T13:32:46","modified_gmt":"2020-05-18T13:32:46","slug":"profile-cara-mcconnell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northdownhc.com\/index.php\/2020\/05\/18\/profile-cara-mcconnell\/","title":{"rendered":"Profile ……………. CARA MCCONNELL"},"content":{"rendered":"

And next for a grilling is last year’s ladies 5th XI captain Cara McConnell!<\/p>\n

When and where did you first play hockey?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I first played hockey when Whytey coached for the minis on a Sunday afternoon for North Down. But I wasn\u2019t very good because I took the meaning of \u2018Spread out\u2019 literally and stood at the other end of the pitch.<\/p>\n

Have you played for any other hockey clubs?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have played for Regent House from First Year until Lower 6th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>How long have you been at North Down?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I joined the minis at aged 7, but started with the under 13s in First Year so that\u2019s about 7 years in total.<\/p>\n

Do you have any personal ambitions in hockey?<\/strong><\/p>\n

To get my Level 1 Coaching grade.\u00a0 I have completed the taster coaching because I coach the under 11s on a Sunday, but would like to get my Level 1 Coaching once I turn 18.<\/p>\n

What has been your best moment at North Down?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Captaining the 5th<\/sup> this last year. It has shown me how much planning goes into a hockey match. RIP my organisational skills!<\/p>\n

Who has been your favourite player to play with at North Down and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Linda Marshall, she is a legend especially when she swears at you. Then you know it was a good shot.<\/p>\n

What is your least favourite team to play against?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ballyclare. When I played for the 4s up there it was sooo cold I got wind burn lines where my skin guards stopped.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Who in your North Down team would you want, and who not, on your quiz team?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kathy Taylor \u2013 as she knows a lot about nothing (as I learnt when I spent 3 weeks with her in Peru).\u00a0 I wouldn\u2019t want Caitlin Taylor, as she would only fight with her mum.<\/p>\n

Do you follow a particular football team?<\/strong><\/p>\n

No. I have no interest in football<\/p>\n

What other sports are you interested in and do you play any other sports?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I enjoy skiing and have been the last three years. I used to do tennis, Irish dancing and gymnastics, but I learnt at a young age I wasn\u2019t cut out for much lol.<\/p>\n

What is your favourite personal sporting moment and a favourite all time sporting one?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Personal \u2013 Getting the 5ths Player of the Year last year. Favourite all time one was being at the 2012 Olympics.<\/p>\n

What is the best holiday you have ever had?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last summer spending 3 weeks in Peru with Campus International.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Where is your ideal holiday location?<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Zealand \u2013 because you can surf and ski all in the one day .<\/p>\n

What type of music do you like?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dolly Parton every time<\/p>\n

What is your favourite TV programme?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ru Paul\u2019s Drag Race<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>What is your favourite movie?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monty Python\u2019s Life of Brian. I just get the humour.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Have you a favourite book you have read again?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I don\u2019t read lol, I wait for the movie coming out.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>What is your favourite food and drink?<\/strong><\/p>\n

McDonald\u2019s as Linda Marshall will confirm every Saturday after away matches.<\/p>\n

Full cream, semi-skimmed or skimmed milk?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am lactose intolerant<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>If you could invite four people, living or dead, to a dinner party who would they be?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dolly of course, Kenny Rogers so they can sing islands in the Stream for me, ABBA and Lizzo<\/p>\n

What have you been doing to stay fit during the coronavirus break?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Running and walking.<\/p>\n