11/09/2026
LHS ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT – MILLIE THOMPSON!
From Lincoln High School student and captain to New Zealand representative and now coach, Millie Thompson is a fantastic example of what it means to give back to your school and your sport!
A 2019 LHS graduate, Millie was a familiar face on the hockey turf and touch field during her time at Lincoln, playing and captaining across both sports and showing the leadership, determination and competitive spirit that made her such a standout athlete.
Her sporting journey has continued well beyond LHS, with Millie proudly representing New Zealand in the U20 Women’s Touch Trans-Tasman team 🇳🇿🔥, an incredible achievement and testament to the talent, dedication and hard work she has put into her sport.
But what makes Millie’s story even more special is that she continues to give her time back to Lincoln High School, volunteering countless hours to coach our very own Senior Mixed Touch team — the Turtles! 🐢
The Turtles are incredibly lucky to have a coach with Millie’s experience, passion and competitive spirit in their corner. And with 147 games as a Turtle herself, she knows exactly what it means to pull on that jersey!
The Turtles were due to hit the training paddock last week, but Canterbury weather had other ideas! Their Nationals preparation will now officially kick off next week, with the team ready to put in the mahi, build their skills and come together as a team ahead of the National Championships in Gisborne later this year!
With a NZ U20 Women’s Touch representative in their corner, the Turtles have an exciting journey ahead!
Bring on the mahi. Bring on the challenge. Bring on Gisborne!
