Dreaming of Pro Sports Stardom
From Childhood Heroes to Fantasy Careers
Ever wondered what it would be like to trade in your 9-to-5 job for a life of athletic stardom? We asked our team and readers which professional sports they’d play if given the chance. Here’s what they had to say:
Hockey Dreams
Growing up, Laura Schwecherl was a huge Islanders fan and even dabbled in roller hockey as a kid. Now, she’d love to go pro and help turn the team’s fortunes around.
Hoops and Hard Work
Kelly Fitzpatrick may not have the genetic makeup of a natural-born athlete, but she’s always been drawn to the fast-paced world of basketball. With the right training and dedication, she thinks she could be a pro baller.
Tennis Titans
Kristine Lockwood is in awe of the strength, power, and endurance required to succeed in tennis. She loves the idea of being responsible for her own success or failure on the court, and let’s be honest, those tennis outfits are pretty cool too.
Gridiron Glory
Kelli Kerkman would jump at the chance to play football for the Green Bay Packers. Who wouldn’t want to celebrate touchdowns with a Lambeau Leap and bask in the adoration of those die-hard Packers fans?
Figure Skating Frenzy
Jordan Shakeshaft grew up idolizing Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. Today, she looks up to her mom, who competes with an adult synchronized skating team in NYC.
Gymnastic Dreams
Shana Lebowitz used to imagine herself performing death-defying stunts on the playground. While her cartwheel attempts may not have been exactly Olympic-worthy, she still dreams of somersaulting her way to global fame – or at least scoring a snazzy leotard.
Tennis Titans: The Ultimate Test of Endurance
Cris Magliozzi is drawn to the demanding world of professional tennis. With its explosive serves, lightning-fast reactions, and marathon match times, tennis requires a unique blend of physical and mental fitness. She’d love to test her mettle against the best of the best.
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