Her Moves: Katie Cunningham's Story
"A lot of girls my age step away from sport (especially football) because people say it’s not for girls and that annoys me because some girls are better than the boys." - Katie Cunningham
Katie Cunningham is a 13-year-old footballer for the newly formed under 14 girls football team in Corduff, she’s also a big Liverpool supporter! We spoke with Katie last week and asked her a few questions about her relationship with sport and activity and her story so far.
How/When did you first get involved in your sport?
I started football at the age of 4 in Corduff nursery for 1 year but gave it up until last year.
Are there any other sport/activities that you did before the sport you do now?
I done Irish dancing for 7 years and did a bit of horse riding growing up as well.
How has sport and physical activity impacted your life?
Football makes me very happy, and it makes me want to stay fit.
Who inspires you to be active?
My dad inspires me to be active.
What does your school do to encourage an active environment?
My school has a girls ’football team that I play for!
Who has been your most influential coach and why?
My most influential coach would be my dad as he’s the reason I play football.
Have you noticed other girls your age stepping away from sport? If so, how does that make you feel?
A lot of girls my age step away from sport (especially football) because people say it’s not for girls and that annoys me because some girls are better than the boys.
What’s your advice to someone thinking about dropping out of sport?
Don’t do it! Sport is good for your head.
Is there any advice you have for parents trying to support their daughter participating in sport?
Encourage them to keep going, because sometimes everyone needs a little push and it’s great for their mental and physical health.
Have you any advice for someone thinking of getting involved in sport and how can they get involved?
Join the sport no matter what people say. Do what’s going to make you happy as it doesn’t matter what other people say, it’s your life.
Who is your female sporting role model?
My female sporting role model is Katie McCabe, to even imagine leading your country out and especially at the World Cup gives me goosebumps. I would love to get to where she is.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself?
A fun fact about me is that I play football and my biggest fear is bare feet even though I have to see them in the changing rooms.
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