Purpose Performance

22/09/2026

GOLDEN GLOVE | EMBER HUGHES

Three years ago, as a family of goalkeepers, we introduced The Halliday Glove, Goalkeeper of the Year awards for our Junior and Youth players at Bream Bay Football.

The reason was pretty simple, we wanted to encourage and empower more young players to choose the goalkeeper position.

Because being a keeper takes something a little different. Courage, resilience, confidence, quick decision-making and a willingness to put yourself on the line for your team. It can sometimes be a position young players end up in rather than one they actively choose and we wanted to help change that.

This year, I had the absolute pleasure of presenting the Golden Glove to Ember Hughes.

I’ve been lucky enough to see Ember perform in goal firsthand, and she is such a natural. What I love most is that she chose the position, took it head on and genuinely enjoyed every second of it.

She was brave, committed and confident, throwing herself into the role and showing exactly why goalkeeping is such a special position on the field.

Seeing young keepers like Ember step into the goal with excitement and pride is exactly why we introduced this award three years ago.

Congratulations, Ember, on being named Bream Bay football Golden Glove Goalkeeper of the Year. Keep backing yourself, keep enjoying it and keep owning that goal!

We can’t wait to see where goalkeeping takes you.

14/09/2026

Introducing the Purpose Performance Spirit of Football Award

What an a great season it has been working alongside and supporting the FC Women’s team!

Purpose Performance has been proud to sponsor the women's FC team this season, but for me it’s been about so much more than putting a name on a uniform. I’ve had the privilege of coaching these women alongside Rhys, helping build confidence, culture and connection, and watching this group become something pretty special.

At the heart of Purpose Performance is my belief that performance is about so much more than physical ability. I bring together sports psychology and physical performance in the way I coach and support athletes, building not only stronger bodies and better athletes, but confidence, resilience, mindset, connection and a genuine sense of belonging.

So I wanted to create an award that represented those values and could leave a little legacy behind.

The Purpose Performance Spirit of Football Award is a little different.

The trophy is in the shape of a hoe (a paddle) chosen because of what it represents.

It isn’t about one person being stronger or more important than everyone else. In a waka, everyone has a role to play. You paddle together. You move in the same direction. And when the water gets rough, you keep paddling.

To me, that’s what the spirit of football and team sport should be.

This award isn’t about who scores the most goals, makes the biggest saves or is the most talented player on the field.
It recognises the person who helps move their team forward no matter the circumstances.

Someone who shows resilience when things get tough. Who lifts others when heads drop. Who works hard for the people beside them. Who leads with kindness, respect, determination and courage.

Because no matter how talented one individual might be, a team only truly moves forward when everyone is willing to paddle together.

And while this award begins with our FC Women this season, this is only the beginning. In future seasons, the Purpose Performance Spirit of Football Award will become an FC club award for our female teams from U14 grade upwards, recognising girls and women across the club who embody these values and represent the true spirit of football.

A little piece of Purpose Performance that I hope will continue to be passed on, from player to player and generation to generation, for many seasons to come.

The very first recipient will be announced at FC prizegiving in October!

28/04/2026

Proud to sponsor the FC Women’s team ❤️💪🏻

A huge thank you to our sponsors Nature's Ki - Pet Wellbeing and Purpose Performance for their contributions towards our new women’s kit!

We greatly appreciate your support and generosity 🫶🏻

21/04/2026

FREE Pelvic Floor Education and Empowerment Workshop, designed to educate and empower participants with practical knowledge

02/04/2026

See you there!!

Fireco Northland Triathlon | 18 April
Putting all your elements into one place.

Use code ATHLETICS26 for 20% off entry fees!

Long Course
Short Course
Try a Tri
Kids Tri

14km Trail Run
8.5km Trail Run

Team Fun Relay

https://raceroster.com/events/2026/113557/fireco-northland-tri

25/03/2026

So proud of this rising star!

I’ve been working with Mayson after her mum reached out for sprint training to help give her the best shot at her upcoming overseas touch tournament and she’s absolutely taken it in her stride.

From our first session, she’s been a very fast learner, coachable, focused, and willing to put in the work. It’s been awesome to watch her confidence grow each week as she starts to trust her speed, her movement, and her ability.

She’s building something special, and I can’t wait to see her take it onto the international stage!

Proud to be part of your journey, Mayson go show them what you’ve got 💪

25/03/2026

So proud of this awesome human 💙

I’ve had the privilege of working with Elle Webb after being asked to support her as she prepared to represent Northland at the NZ National Athletics Championships. Since then, we’ve continued working together as she steps up again this time representing Northland at the North Island Secondary School Champs.

I’ve known Elle for quite a few years now, and it’s been incredible to watch her growth, not just in her athletic ability, but in her confidence and belief in herself. To now see her out there competing and excelling in something she genuinely loves is pretty special.

She shows up, puts in the work, and continues to grow every time she steps on the track. The future is bright for this one!

Proud to be part of your journey Elle 💪🏻

16/02/2026

Coach of the year finalist! Feeling very honored to be recognized amongst some of the best coaches around Northland 🤩❤️

Congratulations to Athletics Finalists in the Sport Northland Sports awards!!
Oringa & Brian Barach - Service to Sport
Kirsty Halliday - Coach of the Year
Shenae Barker - Sportswomen of the Year

Award winners will be announced at the virtual online awards presentation on Wednesday 18 March at 7.30pm on Sport Northland’s page – https://www.facebook.com/sportnorthland.

08/02/2026

Always learning and developing.
Up skilling session with James Mortimer, Coach to Zoe Hobbs (NZ’s fastest women!)

05/02/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞?
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧?

𝐼𝑡’𝑠 𝑠𝑢𝑐ℎ 𝑎 𝑠𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛… 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑢𝑙.

In the middle of busy weeks, tough sessions, sore legs, or when motivation dips, it’s worth pausing and asking:

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐲?

Are you training to feel strong again?
To prove something to yourself?
To stay healthy for your family?
To chase a goal that lights you up?
To do better for your team?
To become the person you know you’re capable of being?

Your purpose doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic, it just has to be real.

Because when your training is connected to meaning, it becomes more than exercise…

It becomes growth.
Discipline.
Confidence.
Momentum.

So today, take a moment to check in:

What are you training for?

And does your daily effort still align with your purpose?

𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬.