Course
Fashion Design and Development
College
London College of Fashion (LCF)
How did you first get involved in your sport?
I first got involved in hockey at age 10. Both me and my younger sister, Makenzy, have always been involved in just about any sport you can think of but there was somehting a little different with hockey. I began platting for my local club Swansea, then my comprehensive school, and finally representing Wales at age 15. The physical challenge, freedom within the game, playing alongside teammates are all things that got me hooked.
What is a typical week for you?
A typical week for me looks something like this... on Mondays I work as a residential property stylist (London is expensive so this job helps with bills) followed by hockey training in Lee Valley for Wapping Club. Tuesdays include more work as a property stylist alongside a gym and run session (this could also be a swim). From mid week onwards I attend uni from 9-5. I really care about my studies and never miss lessons. Wednesdays I play BUCS hockey games in the afternoon and train for Wapping club in the evening. Thursday and Friday will both be run and gym days after uni. I also own and run my small business Leni.B where I handmade bespoke trousers - I often find myself making trousers in any 'free time', or managing my sister who is a ‘child prodigy’ portrait painter. I play league games for Wapping on Saturdays all around London and Sundays are mainly for rest and a reset; I have BUCS training for a couple hours in the evening. I spend every other weekend in Cardiff training fot the Welsh National team at training camps - these are very rigorous so I need more of a rest after these. I usually spend 3 evenings a week with friends, either going out or doing more relaxing activities; I really enjoy socialising. My 'rest' is just switching to another activity - I struggle to sit still.
What are your greatest sporting achievements?
My greatest sporting achievements include: Captaining UK Lions U16 hockey team, representing Wales U21 at the Junior Worls Cup in Chilé, being part of the Welsh Surf Lifesaving team (I am also an RNLI Beach Lifeguard in the summer), getting a 3rd in Britain for Flags (Lifesaving event), representing Wales U18 at the European championship, captained my county in Netball, and run a 75km Ultra Marathon.