Family role model

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Sandy’s first football inspiration was not a global star, but her older sister Sirlene, whose amateur football trophies filled the family home.

Her grandad Trevor has played a major role in her football development. He worked with her during pre-seasons, particularly on shooting and other parts of her game.

Her most meaningful role models were her parents, but she has also cited Gordillo, Joaquín and Kobe Bryant among the people who inspired her.

She considers her mom as her biggest inspiration.

Cornelia's biggest jero is her grandma.

Her biggest inspiration is her mom. In Monica's own words: She gives me strength every day.

Her biggest inspiration is her family, especially her mom.

Her first football idol was her older brother, Spencer, because he was the first footballer she ever knew.

Her biggest role model is her mother, not a footballer. Orejel said the advice that stayed with her was to ignore outside noise and go after what she wanted because her mother would always support her.

She names her mom as her role model.

Her father played football and reached Serie B, making him one of her first sporting models.

Her football role model is her mom.

Her mom was her biggest supporter and role model

Her older sister, Natasha Jonas, is a professional boxer and one of Nikita's sporting role models, along with Serena Williams.

Family of Athletes: Her mom was a long-distance runner, her dad played American football and ran track, and her sister Brianna was her early football role model.