ABOUT YOU<\/p>\n
Name: Katie Mullan<\/p>\n
Age: 22<\/p>\n
Hometown: Coleraine<\/p>\n
Occupation: Student at UCD, studying a Masters in Biomedical Engineering<\/p>\n
Teams representing: UCD, Irish Senior Women<\/p>\n
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INTRODUCTION TO HOCKEY<\/strong><\/p>\n \n Having two older brothers meant I didn\u2019t have much choice in the matter when told to stand in the soccer net. My competitive nature grew from the idea of beating them at anything so I began to try every sport out there. As a family we loved the outdoors.<\/p>\n \n My parents took us all along to every sports club imaginable from a young age, from golf to wakeboarding, where I made many friends for life.<\/p>\n \n Yes, I still get nervous when I play at international level. I think the best way is to embrace your nerves, understand that it is a good feeling and that they highlight your passion and desire. It is always important to remember times when you have been successful if you are very nervous.<\/p>\n \n In 2010 I went to the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore with the Irish Under 17s and following this I had a desire to get a senior international cap and push to someday go to a Senior Olympic Games and Hockey World Cup.<\/p>\n \n HOCKEY HIGHLIGHTS<\/strong><\/p>\n \n My 100th Cap for Ireland, aged 22 is a key one for me. Some team achievements include Irish Senior Cup 2014, Irish Hockey League 2014, Bronze in the 2012 Champions Challenge and Silver in the 2014 Champions Challenge.<\/p>\n \n I feel extremely privileged to have represented my country over 100 times; I remember my first cap like it was yesterday. We are blessed with the opportunity of playing at least 25 international caps each year but I am so proud each time I pull on the shirt. It is a huge benefit to get world-class experience at a young age.<\/p>\n \n I believe that time management and drive are two of the most important factors to being a successful young athlete. You have to be incredibly disciplined to ensure you get the balance right between your sporting career and work or study. I ensure to dedicate time to close friends and family because they provide the necessary support to help reach your potential.<\/p>\n \n I would like to see myself as a fully qualified Biomedical Engineer having played in a major international tournament.<\/p>\n \n AND FINALLY\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n \n Representing your country, the friends I have made and the countries I have got to travel to.<\/p>\n \n A: Sport has taught me some of the most important life lessons. It has helped me develop values I may not otherwise have and, best of all, it has pushed me way beyond my comfort zone! The friendships I have made are easily some of the best I have.<\/p>\n B: I have found sport the best release when the pressure comes on academically. During intense study periods I have found my hockey to be a great way to clear my mind and reset. It reduces the stress levels and helps you to apply yourself much better.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" KATIE MULLAN ABOUT YOU Name: Katie Mullan Age: 22 Hometown: Coleraine Occupation: Student at UCD, studying a Masters in Biomedical Engineering Teams representing: UCD, Irish Senior Women INTRODUCTION TO HOCKEY What first inspired you to take up sport? Having two…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[134],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-19194","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-role-models"},"yoast_head":"\n\n
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