Catherine Cox

Sport: Netball
Position: Goal Shooter / Goal Attack
Club: Sydney TAB Swifts
Date of birth: 24.05.76
Height: 187cm
Age: 27 years

Sporting bio and Achievements:
Commonwealth Bank Trophy 1997 – present
NSW 1992 – 1999
Australia Squads 1992 – present
Australian Team 1997 – 1998, 2000 – present

Megabite Apple was absolutely thrilled when he was told he was to interview Catherine Cox. Not many people know that the Sydney TAB Swifts are of Megabite Apple’s favourite sporting teams!

Megabite Apple:
Hi Catherine, it’s so cool to meet you to meet you. I’m such a fan that I just have to know what your biggest achievement to date in sport has been?
Catherine Cox:
I would have to say that winning the Commonwealth Games Gold Medal against New Zealand in double over time would definitely top the list.

Megabite Apple:
Wow I caught that game, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time – it was absolutely amazing!! Who would you say has been your toughest opponent?
Catherine Cox:
I would have to say that I would be my own toughest opponent.

Megabite Apple:
And what about your worst ever injury?
Catherine Cox:
My worst injury has been my thigh muscle that started to calcify (turn to bone), this happened because a muscle tear went wrong.

Megabite Apple:
My gosh that sounds terrible. Have you ever had a losing streak?
Catherine Cox:
Yes and it lasted five games (four too many)!

Megabite Apple:
How do you then overcome these bad times?
Catherine Cox:
Believe that a win is on the way and do all you can to achieve that. Also stay positive!

Megabite Apple:
That’s great advice isn’t it! Catherine, what do you think you would have done if you hadn’t turned out to be such an amazing netballer?
Catherine Cox:
I would be a coffee shop owner.

Megabite Apple:
Wow, you must love food, what are your favourite fruits and vegetables?
Catherine Cox:
Mangoes, bananas, strawberries, peaches, nectarines, cherries, apricots (I love summer fruits!) and for vegies – snow peas, sweet potato, asparagus, potato, cucumber and corn.

Megabite Apple:
You certainly like your fruits and vegies don’t you! What is your favourite food in general?
Catherine Cox:
Thai food.

Megabite Apple:
Gosh there are lots of vegies in Thai food too! What do you like to do in your spare time?
Catherine Cox:
I like to eat out, spend time with family and friends and also go to the beach.

Megabite Apple:
Do you have any nicknames?
Catherine Cox:
My nickname is ‘Coxy’ (for obvious reasons!)

Megabite Apple:
Well Coxy, what do you think is the best thing about playing sport?
Catherine Cox:
Being fit, travelling and also being able to hang out with your friends.

Megabite Apple:
They are pretty cool reasons to play sport – hmmm do think it’s too late for me to start netball…. To finish up can you please tell me your favourite motto?
Catherine Cox:
You get back what you put in!

Megabite Apple:
Your absolutely right! Catherine thank you so much for your time today and best of luck with the rest of the Netball season!!!