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John Morris (New Zealand footballer)
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John Morris is a former association football Goalkeeper who represented New Zealand at international level.
on 18 July 1971 and ended his international playing career with eight A-international caps to his credit, his final cap being an appearance in a 0-1 loss to Indonesia
on 18 March 1973.
Morris also represented New Zealand in soccer administration and was Chairman of New Zealand Soccer
between 2002 and 2008. He was also a long-serving member of the FIFA
Technical and Development Committee.
from Auckland College of Education
in 1973.
Morris was appointed Headmaster of Auckland Grammar School
in July 1993 after previously being Principal of Takapuna Grammar School
for nearly 4 years. He is founding Chairman of the Association of Cambridge Schools in New Zealand and was a member of the University of Auckland
Council for seven years.
In 1999 he was awarded a Woolf Fisher
Fellowship for Outstanding Educational Leadership.
Football career
Morris made his full All Whites debut in a 2-4 loss to New CaledoniaNew Caledonia national football team
The New Caledonia national football team is the team of New Caledonia and is controlled by the Fédération Calédonienne de Football. Although they were only admitted to FIFA in 2004, they have been participating in the OFC Nations Cup since its inception. They have been one of this relatively small...
on 18 July 1971 and ended his international playing career with eight A-international caps to his credit, his final cap being an appearance in a 0-1 loss to Indonesia
Indonesia national football team
The Indonesia national football team represents Indonesia in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Indonesia . Prior to independence in 1945, the team competed as the Dutch East Indies national football team. Under this name, Indonesia was the first Asian team to...
on 18 March 1973.
Morris also represented New Zealand in soccer administration and was Chairman of New Zealand Soccer
New Zealand Soccer
New Zealand Football is the governing body for the sport of association football in New Zealand. It was founded in 1891, and became officially affiliated with FIFA in 1948...
between 2002 and 2008. He was also a long-serving member of the FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
Technical and Development Committee.
Academic career
Morris graduated with a MA (Hon) in Geography from Auckland University in 1972. He gained a DiplomaDiploma
A diploma is a certificate or deed issued by an educational institution, such as a university, that testifies that the recipient has successfully completed a particular course of study or confers an academic degree. In countries such as the United Kingdom and Australia, the word diploma refers to...
from Auckland College of Education
Auckland College of Education
Auckland College of Education was a college of education located in Auckland, New Zealand. On 1 September 2004 it amalgamated with the University of Auckland and formed a new Faculty of Education with the university’s School of Education.-History:...
in 1973.
Morris was appointed Headmaster of Auckland Grammar School
Auckland Grammar School
Auckland Grammar School is a state secondary school for years 9 to 13 boys in Auckland, New Zealand. It had a roll of 2,483 in 2008, including a number of boarders who live in nearby Tibbs' House, making it one of the largest schools in New Zealand...
in July 1993 after previously being Principal of Takapuna Grammar School
Takapuna Grammar School
Takapuna Grammar School is a decile 10 secondary school located in the suburb of Belmont, North Shore City, Auckland, New Zealand. Established in 1927, TGS currently has a roll of around 1600 students from the North Shore. It serves many communities such as Bayswater, Belmont, Devonport, Takapuna...
for nearly 4 years. He is founding Chairman of the Association of Cambridge Schools in New Zealand and was a member of the University of Auckland
University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is a university located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the largest university in the country and the highest ranked in the 2011 QS World University Rankings, having been ranked worldwide...
Council for seven years.
In 1999 he was awarded a Woolf Fisher
Woolf Fisher
Sir Woolf Fisher was an East Tamaki, New Zealand, businessman and philanthropist who co-founded Fisher & Paykel, a major appliance manufacturing company, and the Ra Ora Stud, an important Thoroughbred racehorse breeding operation.Born in Wellington, his family moved to Auckland where he studied at...
Fellowship for Outstanding Educational Leadership.