Having captained the Canterbury side for much of the past decade, Julie made a smooth transition to coaching in 2010 and is keen to continue building on that foundation as she returns in 2012 for a third year with the Tactix, as assistant coach. 

In June 2011 Julie was the assistant coach of the NZ Under 21 side and in November travelled with the Fastnet Ferns to Liverpool as assistant coach, bringing home a silver medal.

With 92 caps for the Silver Ferns, including two Commonwealth Games and three World Championships during an illustrious playing career that spanned 16 years, Julie knows exactly what it takes physically and mentally to be an elite athlete.