Five Minutes With … Mikaela Patterson

A quiet but competitive achiever, Mikaela Patterson is the ultimate sportswoman on and off the field. This NSWIS women’s hockey athlete is considered a versatile player and was a member of the Junior World Cup Qualifying team. Mikaela is aiming to secure a spot on the Junior World Cup team to compete in Santiago later this year. She will be looking to achieve this goal while also studying Nursing at university.

In my spare time I like to…

Go to the beach

What inspired you to start a career in sport?

I was bought up in a sporty family where everyone was playing sport so I ended up having to play a sport as well.

What sporting achievements are you most proud of?

Representing Australian U21’s at the Junior World Cup qualifier

What do you do in your training that you believe is the key to your success?

Work hard at everything, and try to do my best all the time.

Are there any athletes that inspire you?

Steph Curry (NBA Basketballer)

What is one thing most people would not know about you?

I have a twin brother