TYLER LATU’ILANew Zealand Volleyball Champion

PROFILEName: Tyler Latu’ila

D.O.B.: 4th November 1993

Place of Residence: Auckland, New Zealand

Born in Wollongong, south of Sydney, Australia and moving to Auckland, New Zealand in 2003 just before his 10th birthday, Tyler is proud to call New Zealand his home and even more proud to represent New Zealand in Volleyball.

Tyler has always been athletic, he grew up playing soccer and participated in Athletics (track and field). Introduced to Volleyball in High School, Tyler’s direction changed. His focus became, and still is, Volleyball. Motivated and driven, he gives every spare minute to the game.

Tyler has seen many successes and received a number of prestigious awards due to his determination, commitment and outstanding talent and athletic ability.

Recognised as a remarkable sportsman, Tyler been selected to represent New Zealand, this year in the South East Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship in Yangon, Myanmar in August 2012.

TEAMS

• One Tree Hill College (OTHC) Premier Team – 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012

• OTHC Junior Team – 2007 & 2008• Sparta Men’s Volleyball Club – 2008 to current• Counties Manukau under 19’s – 2009 & 2010• New Zealand under 21 men’s - 2011 & 2012• Auckland Secondary Schools Senior – 2011 & 2012• Auckland Secondary Schools Junior – 2008• Beach Volleyball – Social• Coach – OTHC Girls Junior Team 2010 - Current (Led

team to win runners up, from second last, at Auckland Secondary schools competition and 12th in the North Island Championships)

AWARDS & RECOGNITION• New Zealand U/21 Volleyball Team Representative 2011 & 2012

Selected to represent New Zealand for the second year in a row Currently training for the Southeast Asian Championships to be held in August 2012

• Dux Ludorum of One Tree Hill College 2011The most prestigious award in schools, given for outstanding contribution to sport

• Sports Captain of One Tree Hill College 2011A leadership role which requiring to present and speak at assemblies, as well as organising sporting events and teams around the college

• Schools Coach of the Year Award 2011• Nominated for ASB Junior Sportsperson of the Year 2011

To reward and recognise students who have performed with distinction in the regular senior secondary school sports competition organised through College Sport

• AUT UNIVERSITY - SHINE Athlete Student Standout Award 2010Recognising excellence

• Best Players - NZ Secondary Schools Nationals Tournament Team 2012• Best Players - Auckland Secondary Schools Tournament Team 2011 & 2012• MVP – One Tree Hill College Premier Team 2010 & 2011

Top Sports Students Honoured at One Tree Hill College

DUX LUDORUM

One Tree Hill College sporting stars, Johanna Su'a and Tyler Latu'ila have been recognised for reaching the highest levels in their respective sporting arenas. Both students were also recently honoured by the college and announced as Dux Ludorums for 2011.Tyler has been the college's sports captain and leader of the senior boy's volleyball team. This year he has been a key member of the New Zealand Under 19 Volleyball Team.

http://onetreehillcollege.school.nz/news/articles/details/top-sports-students-honoured-at-.html

Australian Junior Volleyball Championships 2011Represented New Zealand in under 21’s Men's

Trans Tasman Volleyball Series 2011Represented New Zealand in under 21’s Men's

AUT UNIVERSITY - SHINE Athlete Student Standout Award 2010

WINNERThe SHINE Awards are about recognising excellence and the night involved presenting

the following awards; Athlete Standout Award, Best Communicator Award, Best Presenter Award, NZ Representative Award and Athlete of the Year Award

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6s4Hl2X-Vw

Tyler Latu’ila’s YouTube Volleyball Highlights Reel

Click YouTube link below to watch

New Zealand Junior Men’s Volleyball Team 2012

Please Help Tyler Represent New Zealand

in Myanmar Volleyball New Zealand does not receive funding so Tyler needs to raise the funds to represent New Zealand in Myanmar in August 2012.

The cost to Tyler is $3500 NZD and we are asking for financial support to help send Tyler to Myanmar.

Any amount of financial assistance to help Tyler make this trip a reality will be greatly appreciated.

Advertising and promotional material, which can be displayed at local & international events & online, as return on investment is welcome.

To support Tyler please contact Kristie Kiam

e: kiam.kristie@gmail.com

m: +61 414 998 743