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  • Thanks from Coach Haley

      15 December 2025

    There has been an article published on Stuff a few days ago, here is the link;

    https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360911803/coach-allegedly-attacked-junior-game-unable-teach-game-she-loves

    In addition, here is a message from Coach Haley she posted on fb today;

    My two amazing friends have wanted to find a way to help us.

    It’s been a turbulent year. I was attacked a year ago while I was walking to the bathroom from an opposition parent. I was coaching 10yr old girls. The attack obviously was a traumatic event. I was super lucky to have had a parent walk me to the bathroom and was witness to the assault. Unfortunately, her 5yr old daughter also witnessed it. My team was waiting for me to come back as they had made the final.

    I’ve had spinal surgery and spent time in the Spinal Ward in Ōtara. My spinal injury has impacted 2 of my organs. I’m excited to get support for my brain injury and be well and truely on my way back to full health.

    Over the year, we have had so much love and support. We understand how lucky we are and our perspective is future focused.

    My mum has been exceptional. Obviously, that’s no surprise. It’s been very worrying for her so I am working hard on getting better.

    Thank you Suzy and Sally for finding a way to support our family over this Xmas period. It’s not

    Lost on us that so many other families need support, especially at this time of year.

    To those who have generously given to the page, we see you. We thank you. 🙏🏽

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  • Thanks for your support so far

      1 December 2025

    Hi to all Haley's supporters,

    Special thank you to all the donors and community for all the wonderful aroha and support so far for Haley and her whanau.

    Please share far and wide to our wider Football Girls community.

    Please follow the link for a video update from Coach Haley herself!

    https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1C6mAXx5AS/

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