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Sporty Saturday Spotlight

Pretty Tough » Soccer 10 October @ 04:00 AM EST

This Saturday the sporty spotlight shines bright on sixteen-year-old soccer player and skateboarder, Alex Espinoza. Check out the interview below where Alex shares her thoughts on fear and an amazing pic.

Name: Alex(us) Espinoza

Age: 16

Sport(s): Soccer and Skateboarding

Hometown: La Habra

High School/Middle School/College: La Habra High School

What's your fave sport?

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Sporty Saturday Spotlight 10-10-09

Pretty Tough » Soccer 10 October @ 04:00 AM EST

This Saturday the sporty spotlight shines bright on sixteen-year-old soccer player and skateboarder, Alex Espinoza. Check out the interview below where Alex shares her thoughts on fear and an amazing pic.

Name: Alex(us) Espinoza

Age: 16

Sport(s): Soccer and Skateboarding

Hometown: La Habra

High School/Middle School/College: La Habra High School

What's your fave sport?

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Recruiting: College Soccer Showcases

Pretty Tough » Soccer 06 May @ 12:56 PM EST

For high school and club soccer players, the arrival of spring signals the beginning of tournament season and, for many, attending the all-important college showcase tournaments. The stakes are high but it's not bragging rights or a tournament trophy that's on the line, these athletes are showcasing their soccer talent and skills hoping to attract the attention of the soccer coach from the college of their dreams.

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Read On: Pretty Tough Book Club

Pretty Tough » Soccer 18 April @ 08:31 PM EST

Last month I received a note from a teacher at Apopka High School in Apopka, Florida who is a huge fan of  "Pretty Tough" by Liz Tigelaar, the first book in our young adult fiction series.Â

JoJo says, "I loved it as a teacher who sees students just like the ones in the book.

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A High School Championship

Pretty Tough » Soccer 20 March @ 05:14 PM EST
If you haven't been to a girl's high school soccer game lately you might be surprised at the quality of play. Last weekend was the Southern California DII Championship game which pitted the #1 seed Harvard-Westlake against #2 La Jolla. I've been following the HW team through their entire pre-season, league and post-season play. Click to continue reading...

Meet Jill Oakes - Pro soccer player

Pretty Tough » Soccer 24 November @ 02:34 PM EST
November 24, 2008 - I first had the pleasure of meeting Jill Oakes when she was coaching soccer at a local high school. In fact it was the same high school she attended six years earlier where she helped the girl's soccer team win league and CIF championships and was named Parade and Gatorade high school player [. Click to continue reading...