Name: Melanie Tuckwell
Sport: Netball player

Ex Welsh Netball International and currently Head Coach of Welsh under 21 side

How did you start playing sport?
When I was at primary school.

What sports did you play when you were a child?
Netball, athletics, rugby and football.

What do you enjoy about sport?
It keeps me fit and its fun and mostly being competitive against some one but then meeting up afterwards and making friends. Sport can provide an opportunity to travel no matter your level.

How do you keep fit and healthy?
Now that I am retired from top class competition, I try and get in the gym, play squash as often as I can and I try to eat healthy and I dont drink or smoke which helps.

Who was the biggest influence on your sporting career?
The biggest influences on me were my PE Teacher, 6th Form lecturer and my University Coach, they had all been internationals and had coached at the highest levels. Also my brother, who was playing rugby at a high level which enabled us to train and play different sports together.

How important do you think Dragon Sport is? What impact do you think it will have on Welsh sport?
Dragon Sport provides youngsters an opportunity to play numerous sports at a community level which is crucial for young aspiring sport stars to learn the basics of agility, balance and co-ordination, without dominating in one sport or another. The improvement of youngsters key skills will filtrate in future years as we see more Welsh athletes competing on the world stage and gaining medals. It should also have an impact on making Wales become a fitter nation.