Katrina Powell: 100 days to prepare Hockeyroos for Tokyo
Published Thu 29 Jul 2021
When Katrina Powell made her New Year’s resolution for 2021, the words Olympic Games didn’t rate a mention.
The three-time Olympian had her sights set firmly on taking the Australian team to the Junior World Cup but all that changed over a Zoom call in late March.
Powell, who won gold as a member of the Hockeyroos in Atlanta and Sydney, received a job offer that would change her trajectory for 2021 – and possibly her life.
Hockey Australia wanted her to lead the women’s team at the Tokyo Olympic Games, but there was a catch, she had just over 100 days to prepare the side.
“It has been a whirlwind, but when you get offered your dream job, you jump at the chance,” Powell says.
