Asks Quote by Kristine Lilly
“When I first made the team I didn't even know there was a national team. So to meit was all new. When I got asked to go on the trip to China I was 16. I said, 'well you know what I have to ask my parents.' So I called home and I am like, 'Mom and Dad can I go to China?' They were like 'sure.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: ESPN Soccer Talk, 1998
She describes her surprise at discovering a national team and the simple process of getting parental permission to travel abroad for sport.
In simple terms: She was new to the national team and got her parents' okay to go to China.
Key Takeaway
Seek opportunities even when they seem unexpected.
Themes
sports
growth
family
opportunity
adventure
Mood
excited
reflective
Type
personal anecdote
motivational
When to use this quote
- joining a national team
- traveling for competition
- asking parents for support
- adjusting to new environments
Key Concepts
team dynamics
youth development
cross‑cultural experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How did you handle the uncertainty of joining a new team?
- What role did family play in your early career decisions?
A Different Perspective
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