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Thalea Smidt
14 quotes
“Soccer has positively influenced my life in many ways. It has ensured that I could further my education at tertiary level, it has groomed me holistically, it has also helped me to become the individual that I am right now.”
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“Stay disciplined and focus on your goals .”
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“Believe that whatever you want is possible to achieve, do not let your circumstances define where YOU WANT to end up.”
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“Work hard, hard work always beats talent when talent doesn’t work.”
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“Having to be mentally strong is very important in life and having an understanding that things won’t always go our way is important. Dealing with hurdles is important.”
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“Teachers played an integral part of my life. They were the ones who constantly kept me on my toes academically and with my football. The support was the most important part from my teacher and lecturers throughout my education years. The understanding that I am a student athlete was very important.”
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“To the educators, support the kids, by all means be the mentor that they never had growing up or they wish they always had. Encourage learners to pursue their dreams however emphasise the importance of education, especially to the girl child! The fight for equality in sports continues.”
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Recorded in: Get to Know Talented Professional Soccer Player Thalea Smidt Twinkl (1 August 2023)
“I had to make time management one of my main practices and prioritize my studies before my football, because I was a student before being a soccer player. Discipline, dedication and hard work – these are some the traits that helped me balance my football and studies.”
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“It is important for girls to have someone to show them the way, and I take this seriously. I would love my values and actions to inspire the next generation and give hope to the hopeless; to be someone young girls wish to emulate. I also want to help young girls feel like they belong, especially in a sport seen to be male dominated. They need to be inspired when looking, hearing, or seeing me.”
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“Try to accept yourself and be kind to yourself. It’s the most important and perhaps the toughest thing to do. Practice looking after your needs and refrain from putting your wellbeing at risk to please others. Continue loving yourself even when someone treats you poorly, bullies you, or shows you disrespect.”
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“No matter who you are or where you come from, have confidence in yourself and follow your path. Rise above your circumstances – never let them define where you can or want to end up.”
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“Things that keep me hungry for success are making myself and my family proud. Wanting to give back and to be remembered. To leave a mark everywhere I touch or pass. My desire to win and to realise my goals.”
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“The World Cup is every soccer player’s dream, including mine. I would love to play at a World Cup and believe that if it’s meant for me it will come to pass. For now, I can only control the variable in my power, continue to work hard, stay disciplined and determined. The rest is up to God.”
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Recorded in: Thalea Smidt: “The World Cup is Every Soccer Player’s Dream, Including Mine” GSport (3 May 2023)
“But at the end of the day, you don’t do things to please people but to please yourself and for your well-being and what you think is the best for you. At the end of the day, it’s about you.”
Thalea Smidt (born 1997) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The curious case of Thalea Smidt and why she moved from Mamelodi Sundowns to the University of Pretoria IOL (8 May 2023)