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Debbie Sanchez
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Leeann Bluske
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Emilie P. Belanger
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Melissa Nelson
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Tami Engelman
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Rachael Travis
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Kimberly Marks
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Liz Okey
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Jeanette Gray
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Kerri Olivar
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Elisha Okrey
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Dawn Pederson
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Meagan Crockett
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Stephanie Maldonado
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Martha Dantuma
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Jamie Menzyk
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Paula Lehtinen
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Mary Choules
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Amber Kimbrough
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Kayley Petersen
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Dorian Bridges
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Kelsey Casey
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Marcelina Villalobos
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Tekisha Finley-Matthews
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Jill Airaki
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Elina Kero
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Angelique Smith
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Yesenia "Betty Boop" Alvarez
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Darcy Leslie
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Brandy Hatcher
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Janel Brink
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Sarah Atkins
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Carolyn Lee
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Taylor Malloy
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Anne Witt
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Anna Sanford
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Stephanie Precourt
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Tami Engelman
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  • How many seasons have you played with the Force?
    4 seasons
  • How many years have you played for any other women's tackle football teams (besides the Force)?
    None, I've never played women's football before
  • Did you play football in elementary or high school on a boy's team?
    High school football team
  • What high school did you attend?
    Crystal Lake Central
  • Please list any sports you played in high school.
    Shot Put, Discus and Boys Football
  • If you attended college, please type the name of the school.
    Western Illinois University
  • List any sports you played in college.
    Shot Put, Discus, Hammer, Weight Throw
  • Describe your day job.
    I currently manage a corporate fitness center and am also in school full-time.
  • List the name of someone who inspires you and tell why.
    I'm inspired daily by many people but I look at some of my Force teammates, particularly Sami Grisafe and Ashley Berggren, and I admire both of them for following their dreams. Sami in her music pursuit and Ashley in her pursuit to start a non-profit organization. Always follow your dreams!
  • What are you most looking forward to in the 2014 Chicago Force season?
    Winning another National Championship
  • How old are you?
    31
  • What is your birthdate?
    8/3/1982
  • In what city do you currently live?
    Chicago
  • Why do you play for the Force?
    I have to say it used to be for the love of the sport but this year it is honestly the love of my Force family. Hitting people really hard is still an added bonus too!
  • What is your current favorite song?
    I find myself listening to old school Tracy Champman a lot these days
  • What is the last movie you saw?
    The Tackle Girls Documentary
  • What is your favorite movie of all time?
    Pretty Woman
  • Tell about your favorite meal.
    Pizza Pizza Pizza
  • What do you like to do in your free time?
    Travel!! I have always had a passion for traveling but it wasn't until 2013 that I made better attempts to fulfill my passion. I haven't looked back since...Austin, San Diego, Finland, Hawaii and NYC!
  • What is the last book you read?
    Principles of Six SIgma...student problems!
  • Name your favorite athlete.
    I have a soft spot in my heart for all of the little girls out there that have the courage to go against the grain and play football on boys teams. To my that is far more inspiring than an athlete making millions of dollars in the pros.
  • Who will be watching you from the stands this season?
    As always my amazing family! I also hope to see some of the people that I have introduced to the sport of women's tackle football in the stands as well this season!
  • Name something you'd like to accomplish in the next 5 years.
    I hope to complete my Masters in Project Management in the next year and travel to so many more amazing places!!
  • What is your favorite restaurant and why?
    I can't name just one!
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