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Ashleigh Gunning Blog: Dream big at any age
“Do something today that your future self will thank you for — set a goal. Dream a dream.” When I was 15 years old and dreaming of becoming a professional soccer player I read
Read More »Ashleigh Gunning Blog: New season begins
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to
Read More »Ashleigh Gunning Blog: Traveling abroad
There are a lot more topics that I know nothing about than the ones that I do. I can’t balance a chemistry equation for you, I can’t swim a mile without stopping, I don’t
Read More »Ashleigh Gunning Blog: Back into the swing of things
I remember when I was little and having competitions with my brother on our backyard swing set to see who could jump the farthest. We’d get swinging as high as possible, then at the
Read More »Ashleigh Gunning Blog: Hollywood filmmaking
I want to give you a true glimpse into the daily life of a professional soccer player…. I kind of hate to do this because I’ve discovered that most people have an overly glamorous
Read More »Ashleigh Gunning Blog: Be yourself
Being yourself in a world that is constantly trying to change you is a great accomplishment. Each one of us was born with natural abilities, gifts, and talents. Discovering those within yourself and honing
Read More »Ashleigh Gunning Blog: Parallels of football and life
I honestly believe that most of the important lessons in life can be learned through team sports, and in my life, specifically football (soccer). It helps prepare you for future relationships, jobs, careers, dreams,
Read More »Ashleigh Gunning Blog: Happy Father’s Day
Some people may say that it’s the lucky ones who get to achieve their dreams. But, I’ve always believed what Thomas Jefferson originally said and my father has repeated to me countless times: “I
Read More »Ashleigh Gunning Blog: Defining yourself
Soccer is not my life. Go ahead and check to make sure you’re on the right site and reading the blog you thought you were reading… yep, you’re on a women’s professional soccer site
Read More »Ashleigh Gunning Blog: Unfortunate translations
I would like to encourage everyone reading this to let the 12-year-old who still lives inside them out; because that adolescent is going to get a good laugh. I generally am not one for
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