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Soccer star Amy Rodriguez spills her sporty secrets
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Just back from the 2011 Women’s Soccer World Cup in Germany, Amy Rodriguez talks with GL about her love of the game, how she cross-trains and the gear she never leaves home without. This 24-year-old forward has a super impressive resume (ya know, like an Olympic gold) and was majorly inspiring.
GL: You’re such an amazing athlete. What’s your advice for younger players?
Amy: Practice makes perfect. I take practice very seriously, and I try to train at my best every day. That way, when I step on the field for a game, I am ready to go.
GL: What is your fondest soccer-related memory?
AR: When my team and I won the 2008 Beijing Olympics. I felt so proud as we stood on the podium with the gold medals around our necks.
GL: Can you describe your off-season workout regiment?
AR: In the off-season I will do a lot of hiking, biking, and swimming in order to stay in shape. I love to cross-train.
GL: What’s your fave part of the sport?
AR: I love playing. I look forward to practice every day. I love the feeling of scoring goals and working hard.
GL: What is the one thing you always bring with you on a trip?
AR: My PUMA cleats!
GL: You’re such an amazing athlete. What’s your advice for younger players?
Amy: Practice makes perfect. I take practice very seriously, and I try to train at my best every day. That way, when I step on the field for a game, I am ready to go.
GL: What is your fondest soccer-related memory?
AR: When my team and I won the 2008 Beijing Olympics. I felt so proud as we stood on the podium with the gold medals around our necks.
GL: Can you describe your off-season workout regiment?
AR: In the off-season I will do a lot of hiking, biking, and swimming in order to stay in shape. I love to cross-train.
GL: What’s your fave part of the sport?
AR: I love playing. I look forward to practice every day. I love the feeling of scoring goals and working hard.
GL: What is the one thing you always bring with you on a trip?
AR: My PUMA cleats!
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