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And though Rodebaugh has tasted first-hand the problems girls face in their quest for a playing career, now she is having to tackle the stumbling blocks for fifa 16 coins women in the field of coaching and football administration. “We need to keep opening doors, creating spaces. The challenge is to integrate former players into a structure that is only now just starting to be created. Girls have to see women in those positions – as coaches, as referees, as administrators – to gain inspiration and realise that they can get there too.
“When I was a player I never thought of becoming a coach because I never had a woman coach. Nobody even suggested it to me, it wasn’t a realistic option. But suddenly I said to myself, ‘if this is what I’m passionate about, I’m going to dedicate myself to it’. You have to give visibility to these role models, to make it ‘normal’,” added Rodebaugh, a fine inspirational model in her own right. “I know that I’m very privileged, because I managed to live my dream.”
A privilege perhaps, but one brought about by hard work, effort and sacrifice from someone who continues to break down stereotypes, open doors and win battles for the good of women’s football. There is one contest though, in which victory still eludes her. Her children, 13-year-old Diego and 11-year-old Anai, currently both favour tennis over the beautiful game.
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