Sammi Tawharu
Coach
Kia ora all, Sammi here!
Wow, what can I say! I’m so incredibly grateful to be part of The Football Girls in 2024! It feels like only yesterday I was being coached by Haley myself, so to be joining her team is a full circle moment.
I’ve been kicking a ball around for a good while now, and it’s just as fun as it was ten years ago. Football has given me some incredible experiences such as attending the FIFA U17 World Cup in Jordan and FIFA U20 World Cup in France, as well as earning a scholarship to the University of Iowa in the U.S. That being said, it goes without saying that the friends I’ve made along the way have by far been the best part of it all.
It’s always a pleasure to be in The Football Girls space, where the focus is on creating players AND growing people. I can’t wait to continue supporting and celebrating the next generation, while also learning from all the wonderful individuals involved with The Football Girls!
Sammi x