Christina Jaramillo began kicking a soccer ball before she could truly age of 2-and-a-half and hasn’t stopped since! walk! With numerous soccer-playing siblings (nine!), she has literally Christina has played on Team Thunder for several years with Head grown up at the fields. Christina played her first season at Heartland Coach Karen Davis and Assistant Coach Casey McClure. Within her Soccer Club (HSC): Nashville Youth Soccer Association (NYSA) at the current U10 division, Christina has developed a reputation as a fierce
competitor – never backing away from getting in the middle of a scrum improve her game. to fight for control of the ball. With her speed and endurance, she is She’s a dangerous used primarily in either a left or right mid-field position. She gives her shooter, able to burn all and then some for her teammates, her coaches, and the club in goalkeepers with either her right or practices and games. left foot. It’s a joy to watch her play.” Coach McClure says, “Christina plays with a quiet confidence, On and off the field, Christina is also known for her compassionate shoots with accuracy and intelligence, and passes unselfishly to and fun-loving spirit combined with a deep, deep passion for soccer. Her teammates who may be in a better scoring position. Her two-way favorite USWNT player is Alex Morgan. She can often be found watching game is very strong and consistently shuts down scoring chances by matches for several other teams (MLS, English/Spanish opponents with her defensive play.” Coach Davis concurs. “Christina Premier Leagues, etc.) and then spending hours