2. PROFILE
Name: 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.
3. 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)
4. 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 2011
The most prestigious award in schools, given for outstanding contribution to sport
• Sports Captain of One Tree Hill College 2011
A 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 2010
Recognising 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
5. 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
8. AUT UNIVERSITY - SHINE
Athlete Student Standout Award 2010
WINNER
The 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
9. Tyler Latu’ila’s YouTube
Volleyball Highlights Reel
Click YouTube link below to watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6s4Hl2X-Vw
10. 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
