Brandi Chastain
Brandi Chastain
Brandi Denise Chastainis an American retired professional soccer defender and midfielder and a former member of the United States women's national soccer team...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoccer Player
Date of Birth21 July 1968
CitySan Jose, CA
CountryUnited States of America
soccer wall school
I was the kid who always liked to take the ball down to the school even in my free time, kick it against the wall, juggle it in the front yard and so it was kind of a perpetual state of playing soccer for me.
soccer crazy mistake
Soccer has given me a place to express myself, fully and openly. To not be shy. To feel. To be crazy. To try things I might not try. To be honest in relationships. To make mistakes and realize that they're not life-shattering.
pain loneliness thinking
I think Id like to be able to heal peoples pain, whether it is hunger, loneliness or whatever.
soccer kids thinking
I think soccer is more respected now than it ever has been. You can see that in the numbers of young kids who are playing and the numbers of people who are coming to watch.
ice-cream two chocolate
I cannot keep myself away from ice cream. I have two flavors that are my favorite: chocolate chip cookie dough and vanilla swiss almond. I can eat a whole pint of ice cream in one sitting, no problem!
kids community leader
We are shaping young kids to be leaders in their communities and also to be healthier.
talking people opinion
What I've really learned is to be open to listen to other people's opinions and then question my own thoughts. And learn how to talk to people. The biggest gift from having one of these moments is that it gets people talking.
two numbers want
Well there are two things: Number one is, make sure you always enjoy yourself, because when you enjoy yourself, you'll learn, you'll want more information, you'll push yourself.
motivational athlete kids
And then ultimately what I tell the kids is: coaches can give you information, they can give you guidelines, and they can put you in a position. But the only person who can truly make you better is you.
soccer sacrifice honest
To be honest with you, I never looked at soccer as a sacrifice.
sports fun thrill
You'll be dedicated and that's what you should want to be in anything in life - whether it's sports or academics or your relationship. It all stems from finding that fun, that thrill, that excitement.
softball sports motivation
You're going to make mistakes in life. It's what you do after the mistakes that counts.
american-athlete create dues environment pay people positive
Like anything else, you have to pay your dues and create a positive environment for people to want to come out and be a part of it.
mistake moving greatness
Never assume greatness is for someone else. Imagine every day that you too can do great things. Have the courage to take the challenge, make the mistakes, and move forward.