Scotland u18 Women return to the European B Division Championships, which will be held in Timisoara, Romania between 2 and 9 August. The squad’s preparation will include a joint national team camp involving the Great Britain U20 Squad alongside Wales, England and Scotland U16 and U18 squads.
Head Coach Donna Finnie will lead an extensive training programme, including a training camp in the Highlands, and will be assisted by coaches Jennifer Gallacher and Kara Gillies along with team manager Lorraine McAuley.
Under 18 Women
PLAYER PROFILES
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DETAILS
NAME: Chloe Lodge
NICKNAME: Chlo, Clodge
HEIGHT: 5’7
POSITION: Guard
LIFE
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: Becoming an auntie.
PERSONAL STRENGTHS: Good listener, my looks (joking of course)
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES: Take things too personally.
BASKETBALL
CLUB TEAM: City Of Edinburgh Kool Kats.
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: Play in Euro C’s in 2008 and coming 3rd.
BIGGEST DISPPOINTMENT: Losing to Albania in the semi finals by 2 points of the Euro C’s.
BIGGEST STRENGTH: communication on court.
BIGGEST WEAKNESS: fitness.
GREATEST INFLUENCE & WHY: my brother, he is a talented guard that I can look up too.
WHAT IF?
IF YOU COULD EAT ONE TYPE OF FOOD FOREVER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Chips.
IF A MOVIE OF YOUR LIFE WAS MADE, WHO WOULD PLAY YOU? Cameron Diaz.
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DETAILS
NAME: Claire Straiton
NICKNAME: Goky
HEIGHT: 5’10
POSITION: Shooting guard
LIFE
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: Having Hannah Murray as my best friend because we have such a strong bond.
PERSONAL STRENGTHS: I’m not a shy person.
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES: I have a weakness for unhealthy food.
BASKETBALL
CLUB TEAM: Clark Erikson Fury
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: Winning the u16 cup final and league last year.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT: Losing at any point.
BIGGEST STRENGTH: Shooting.
BIGGEST WEAKNESS: Decision Making, Passing and mental issues..
GREATEST INFLUENCE & WHY: Many people as I take on board everyone’s opinion.
WHAT IF?
IF YOU COULD EAT ONE TYPE OF FOOD FOREVER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Italian Food
IF ONE SONG DESCRIBES YOU, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I’m bringing Sexy back – Justin Timberlake
IF A MOVIE OF YOUR LIFE WAS MADE, WHO WOULD PLAY YOU? Beyonce
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DETAILS
NAME: Erin Gilbride
NICKNAME: Gilbride, Eg, Gibby
HEIGHT: 5’4
POSITION: Guard
LIFE
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: My brother and sisters being born.
PERSONAL STRENGTHS: Easy going.
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES: Shy.
BASKETBALL
CLUB TEAM: Glasgow Rocks
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: Beating Polonia by 3 to make the Cup final.
BIGGEST DISPPOINTMENT: Not making the u16 Scotland team.
BIGGEST STRENGTH: I will listen and always try hard.
BIGGEST WEAKNESS: Confidence, Taking the right shot.
GREATEST INFLUENCE & WHY: All my coaches, they inspire and motivate me.
WHAT IF?
IF YOU COULD EAT ONE TYPE OF FOOD FOREVER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Pasta
IF ONE SONG DESCRIBES YOU, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Don’t stop me now
IF A MOVIE OF YOUR LIFE WAS MADE, WHO WOULD PLAY YOU? Danny Divito
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DETAILS
NAME: Erin McGarrachan
NICKNAME: Elmo
HEIGHT: 5’11
POSITION: Forward
LIFE
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: Probably my brothers and sisters being born.
PERSONAL STRENGTHS: I am quite patient and like to try hard and persevere at things that I don’t get straight away.
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES: Definitely food, I overeat all the time!
BASKETBALL
CLUB TEAM: Glasgow Rocks
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: Being selected for the 2012 programme, then the Elite programme.
BIGGEST DISPPOINTMENT: Not making the final of u16 Euro C three years ago.
BIGGEST STRENGTH: Wanting to score.
BIGGEST WEAKNESS: Being beat on the baseline in defence and closing out the 3 point shot.
GREATEST INFLUENCE & WHY: I have too many but definitely all of the people who have coached me. Everyone of them has pushed and motivated me to be the best I can be.
WHAT IF?
IF YOU COULD EAT ONE TYPE OF FOOD FOREVER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Tomato Flavoured Risotto.
IF ONE SONG DESCRIBES YOU, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Replay – Sean Kingston
IF A MOVIE OF YOUR LIFE WAS MADE, WHO WOULD PLAY YOU? Julia Roberts
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DETAILS
NAME Gemma Black
NICKNAME Gnasher
HEIGHT 5’5
POSITION Guard
ANSWER IN RELATION TO YOUR LIFE
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT Can’t think, perhaps going to see the NBA in Paris or something fun like that…
PERSONAL STRENGTHS I am genuinely a nice person :)
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES Blank. If I find any I will let you know haha joke, actually I’m pretty unorganised and known for inappropriateness .
BASKETBALL
CLUB TEAM St Mirren
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT The opportunities that I have had through basketball are the biggest highlight as it has allowed me to go and visit different places and meet new people that I have otherwise wouldn’t have me if I didn’t play.
BIGGEST DISPPOINTMENT Having bad games, and the feeling that you should have done better.
BIGGEST STRENGTH Ball handling, and decision making.
BIGGEST WEAKNESS Probably driving to the hoop, or shooting.
GREATEST INFLUENCE & WHY My parents, as they are always there for me.
WHAT IF?
IF YOU COULD ONLY EAT ONE TYPE OF FOOD, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I’m partial to the odd celery stick dipped in yoghurt.
IF ONE SONG DESCRIBES YOU, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Crazy (Gnarls Barkley)
IF A MOVIE OF YOUR LIFE WAS MADE, WHO WOULD PLAY YOU?
Nasher out of Denis the Menace, apparently there is some resemblance which I don’t see.
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DETAILS
NAME: Jenny Boyd
HEIGHT: 6’2
POSITION: Centre
LIFE
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: Finishing my Gold Duke of Edinburgh Expedition.
PERSONAL STRENGTHS: Organisation.
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES: Indecisiveness.
BASKETBALL
CLUB TEAM: Polonia Phoenix
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: Being selected for the Scotland Junior Squad.
BIGGEST DISPPOINTMENT: Injured in the u16 Cup final in 2007.
BIGGEST STRENGTH: Height.
BIGGEST WEAKNESS: Not being aggressive.
GREATEST INFLUENCE & WHY: Lorna Norman, she was my first coach who got me interested and helped me improve.
WHAT IF?
IF YOU COULD EAT ONE TYPE OF FOOD FOREVER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Mango
IF ONE SONG DESCRIBES YOU, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Walking on Sunshine
IF A MOVIE OF YOUR LIFE WAS MADE, WHO WOULD PLAY YOU? Emma Watson
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DETAILS
NAME Jennifer Lynn
NICKNAME JJ
HEIGHT 5ft 11
POSITION Guard
LIFE
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT sending away for my provisional so that i can finally start driving………and having a great family
PERSONAL STRENGTHS determined to do well
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES i love a bit of fake tan :)
BASKETBALL
CLUB TEAM St Mirren
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT is how far I have come in basketball and the opportunities that it has gave me. The places that i have visited through basketball- Barcelona, Monaco and Texas. They have been the best trips of my life.
BIGGEST DISPPOINTMENT not winning cup finals last year for cadettes
BIGGEST STRENGTH boxing out and rebounding
BIGGEST WEAKNESS my shooting and dribbling
GREATEST INFLUENCE & WHY my brother as he was the person that got me interested in basketball.
WHAT IF?
IF YOU COULD EAT ONE TYPE OF FOOD FOREVER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? pasta ….boring yess
IF ONE SONG DESCRIBES YOU, WHAT WOULD IT BE? dangerous by akon
IF A MOVIE OF YOUR LIFE WAS MADE, WHO WOULD PLAY YOU? Jackie Chan
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DETAILS
NAME Kirstie Young
NICKNAME Kirst
HEIGHT 5’7
POSITION Guard
LIFE
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT When my little sister was born
PERSONAL STRENGTHS Very vocal, not shy
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES Self Motivation
BASKETBALL
CLUB TEAM Falkirk Fury
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT Winning the cup and league in the same season
BIGGEST DISPPOINTMENT Losing this season to St Mirren.
BIGGEST STRENGTH Vision on the court
BIGGEST WEAKNESS Not looking to be an offensive threat (shooting wise)
GREATEST INFLUENCE & WHY My mum, talks through experience on and off court. JB, because he is my coach and he’s a great coach. Jen, Taught me many things in bball, always gets involved
WHAT IF?
IF YOU COULD EAT ONE TYPE OF FOOD FOREVER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Pasta and Chicken
IF ONE SONG DESCRIBES YOU, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Take It Off – Ke$ha
IF A MOVIE OF YOUR LIFE WAS MADE, WHO WOULD PLAY YOU? Emma Watson
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DETAILS
NAME: Jenny Simpson
HEIGHT: 5’11
POSITION: Forward
LIFE
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: Getting an unconditional offer for uni.
PERSONAL STRENGTHS: Discipline, Patience, Loyalty.
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES: Organisation, self confidence.
BASKETBALL
CLUB TEAM: City of Edinburgh Kool Kats
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: Still to come.
BIGGEST DISPPOINTMENT: Not making the u16 cup final last year and not winning the league.
BIGGEST STRENGTH: Defence.
BIGGEST WEAKNESS: Getting open…
GREATEST INFLUENCE & WHY: Donna, and I’m not trying to be a kiss ass here! Since about the age of 10 I have referred to her as Coach and when I didn’t get in the u16 Scotland squad, she was able to tell me exactly what I needed to work on.
WHAT IF?
IF YOU COULD EAT ONE TYPE OF FOOD FOREVER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Fish Pie
IF ONE SONG DESCRIBES YOU, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Jenny don’t be hasty – Paolo Nutini
IF A MOVIE OF YOUR LIFE WAS MADE, WHO WOULD PLAY YOU? Jennifer Anniston (plus a basketball stunt double)
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DETAILS
NAME: Katrina Norma Ebbesen Laidlaw
NICKNAME: Kat
HEIGHT: 6’ 1
POSITION: Forward
LIFE
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: Going to Florida Uni to play.
PERSONAL STRENGTHS: Fighter (not in a violent way) and having empathy.
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES: Spelling.
BASKETBALL
CLUB TEAM: Clark Erikson Fury
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: Winning the national league and cup in the same year.
BIGGEST DISPPOINTMENT: Not going to Texas last year.
BIGGEST STRENGTH: Physical strength on court.
BIGGEST WEAKNESS: My footwork and dribbling.
GREATEST INFLUENCE & WHY: Mairi Buchan because she works hard and got what she wanted and she is very supportive towards me.
WHAT IF?
IF YOU COULD EAT ONE TYPE OF FOOD FOREVER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Pasta
IF ONE SONG DESCRIBES YOU, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I did it my way – Frank Sinatra
IF A MOVIE OF YOUR LIFE WAS MADE, WHO WOULD PLAY YOU? Hannah Dakota Fanning
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DETAILS
NAME – Kerri Marshall
NICKNAME – Kaz
HEIGHT – 5’8
POSITION – Guard
LIFE
PERSONAL STRENGTHS – social person
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES – being untidy
BASKETBALL
CLUB TEAM – St Mirren
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT – winning the Scottish league and cup in 2007
BIGGEST DISPPOINTMENT – not making the under 16 Scotland team to go to the Euros in 2007
BIGGEST STRENGTH – Defence
BIGGEST WEAKNESS – Being an offensive threat
GREATEST INFLUENCE & WHY – My dad, he encouraged me to start and has helped me so much since I started.
WHAT IF?
IF YOU COULD EAT ONE TYPE OF FOOD FOREVER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Italian
IF ONE SONG DESCRIBES YOU, WHAT WOULD IT BE? – Don’t stop believing
IF A MOVIE OF YOUR LIFE WAS MADE, WHO WOULD PLAY YOU? – Lindsay Lohan
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DETAILS
NAME : Lauren McKinlay
NICKNAME : Gina
HEIGHT : 6’2
POSITION : Forward
LIFE
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT : When my brother was born…and 4 years later when my sister was born!
PERSONAL STRENGTHS : I’m friendly when meeting new people , I’m willing to give most things a try, if I put my mind to something I’ll give it my all to achieve it.
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES : Can be shy at times, or a bit too bossy sometimes!
BASKETBALL
CLUB TEAM : St Mirren
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT : Being selected for the national squad that travelled to Monaco and also being called up to the junior national squad to travel to Macedonia.
BIGGEST DISPPOINTMENT : Not playing as good as I would have hoped when we travelled to Texas.
BIGGEST STRENGTH : Physical presence?
BIGGEST WEAKNESS : Going left and…fitness at times.
GREATEST INFLUENCE & WHY : Tim Burges, my primary school coach, who has always believed in me since I was just eleven!
WHAT IF?
IF YOU COULD EAT ONE TYPE OF FOOD FOREVER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? : Mum’s banoffee pie!!!
IF ONE SONG DESCRIBES YOU, WHAT WOULD IT BE? : Red by Daniel Merriweather (my friend chose this ONLY because I’m a redhead and he felt that it was funny)
IF A MOVIE OF YOUR LIFE WAS MADE, WHO WOULD PLAY YOU? : Julia Roberts maybe?
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DETAILS
NAME: Rachel Cathro
NICKNAME: Rach or Cathro
HEIGHT: 5’6
POSITION: Guard
LIFE
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: School trip to America.
PERSONAL STRENGTHS: Determination and Friendly.
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES: Lack of confidence.
BASKETBALL
CLUB TEAM: Edinburgh Kool Kats
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: Playing in Barcelona with Scotland u16.
BIGGEST DISPPOINTMENT: Not getting picked to travel with the Scotland u15 squad.
BIGGEST STRENGTH: Speed.
BIGGEST WEAKNESS: Jump Shot, defence.
GREATEST INFLUENCE & WHY: Robin Patterson because he was my first coach.
WHAT IF?
IF YOU COULD EAT ONE TYPE OF FOOD FOREVER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Polony Rolls
IF ONE SONG DESCRIBES YOU, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I’m bringing Sexy back – Justin Timberlake
IF A MOVIE OF YOUR LIFE WAS MADE, WHO WOULD PLAY YOU? Hayley Williams
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DETAILS
NAME: Hannah Murray
NICKNAME: Muz or Muzza
HEIGHT: 6’2
POSITION: Centre
LIFE
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: Having Claire Victoria Straiton as my best friend because we have such a strong bond.
PERSONAL STRENGTHS: I’m very good at making toast!
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES: I have a weakness for racquet sports, especially badminton!
BASKETBALL
CLUB TEAM: Clark Erikson Fury
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: Winning the u16 cup final and league playoff with my club and being chosen as one of the final 12 to go to Texas last year.
BIGGEST DISPPOINTMENT: Not making the final 12 that went to the Euro C tournament at u16 age level.
BIGGEST STRENGTH: Communication/ Good team player.
BIGGEST WEAKNESS: Ability to run the floor well enough.
GREATEST INFLUENCE & WHY: Jennifer Gallacher, because she coaches me at school, with my club and the national squad, so has a big impact/influence on my performance.
WHAT IF?
IF YOU COULD EAT ONE TYPE OF FOOD FOREVER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Pasta
IF ONE SONG DESCRIBES YOU, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Black Eyed Peas – I gotta feeling.
IF A MOVIE OF YOUR LIFE WAS MADE, WHO WOULD PLAY YOU? I think I would play myself as I’m the best at being me!
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DETAILS
NAME Hilary Wood
NICKNAME Hilz
HEIGHT 5’4”
POSITION Point guard
LIFE
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT Going to Slovenia for the womens european basketball camp
PERSONAL STRENGTHS Positive attitude
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES Disorganised
BASKETBALL
CLUB TEAM –Polonia Phoenix
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT- Going to Slovenia for the European basketball camp
BIGGEST DISPPOINTMENT – When Phoenix lost in the semi finals of the cup to st maurices in the u16 in 2008.
BIGGEST STRENGTH- good attitude
BIGGEST WEAKNESS – consistent 3 point shooting and outside shot
GREATEST INFLUENCE & WHY – Ian Gordon because he coached me in primary .
WHAT IF?
IF YOU COULD EAT ONE TYPE OF FOOD FOREVER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? -Italian food .(pasta and pizza)
IF ONE SONG DESCRIBES YOU, WHAT WOULD IT BE?-Simple song (Miley Cyrus)
IF A MOVIE OF YOUR LIFE WAS MADE, WHO WOULD PLAY YOU? –Hilary Duff
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DETAILS
NAME: Jenna Penman Beatty
NICKNAME: Beats
HEIGHT: 5’11
POSITION: Forward
LIFE
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: The birth of each of my two younger brothers.
PERSONAL STRENGTHS: Quiet Determination.
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES: Common Sense.
BASKETBALL
CLUB TEAM: Clark Erikson Fury
BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT: Winning the national league and cup in the same year.
BIGGEST DISPPOINTMENT: Losing for the first time this season comes a close second to my poor performance in Texas.
BIGGEST STRENGTH: Defence.
BIGGEST WEAKNESS: Confidence.
GREATEST INFLUENCE & WHY: Mairi Buchan because she shows how far you can go when you put your mind to it.
WHAT IF?
IF YOU COULD EAT ONE TYPE OF FOOD FOREVER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Fruit
IF ONE SONG DESCRIBES YOU, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Beautiful – Akon
IF A MOVIE OF YOUR LIFE WAS MADE, WHO WOULD PLAY YOU? Sarah Jessica Parker as we have similar features.
