Marc Pike
Regional Coaching Director Townsville Hockey Association
Suburb: Annandale.
AKA: Pikey.
I’m renowned for: Living at hockey, Leg Day, being English (pronouncing most words different to anyone else in North Queensland!), yoghurt / Vitamins and Pasta just to name a few!
Only a local would know: Best Turkish bread sandwiches in Townsville are the ‘No 5’ Chicken, pesto, avocado, sundried tomato and cheese at Spirited Goat, The Precinct, Idalia.
My most memorable holiday was: Christmas at home with my family in 2016. Went around London and saw old friends. Sometimes you never know where you’re going until you remember where you’ve been.
Right now I wish I was: On Rowes Bay golf course in the beautiful North Queensland weather.
My favourite day is: Saturday – hockey game day (or any day that is Leg Day!)
The biggest influence in my life was: My parents and sister. They taught me values of respect, support, love and following your dreams and ambitions no matter the challenge.
The funniest thing that ever happened to me was: Flying back from Brisbane, I was a little tired and managed to fall asleep. When I awoke I was sleeping on a lady’s shoulder who was too polite and nice to push me off. Slightly embarrassing but thanks for letting me have my power nap.
Someone famous I met was: Nathan Burgers, 2012 Olympic Bronze Medallist and Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist, former goalkeeper for the Kookaburras.
My motto is: If you focus on results you’ll never change, if you focus on change, you’ll get results!
MY FAVOURITE
Song Mr Brightside (The Killers)
Shop Foot Locker
Eat GYO on Gregory Street
Drink Espresso Martini