Kia ora! Ko Thornton McDade toku ingoa. 

It's a privilege to join WSAFC as the Sports Chaplain and I look forward to getting to know this great community. 

Football, like most sports, can be an intense and transformative experience filled with highs and lows. My role here is to support you not just as athletes & coaches, but as individuals navigating these moments of competition and life. I know firsthand that being part of a team can bring incredible joy, but it can also come with challenges.  

I hope to contribute to the building of the positive culture, based on the strong foundation of trust and camaraderie within the Club.

I’m looking forward to getting to know each of you and being a part of your journey.  

Thank you.

Thornton McDade 

For additional information about Sports Chaplaincy NZ and what we do, here is the link to their website: Sports Chaplaincy New Zealand - Home

They have a few really good videos on the website, that gives a quick look/insight into the service and value-add of Sports Chaplaincy.

This is a quick link to get you there: Sports Chaplaincy New Zealand - Our Videos