Female Kickers Addi Vrana and Kate Johnson Breaking Gender Barriers in Football
Key points:
- Addi Vrana and Kate Johnson are breaking gender barriers as female kickers in football
- They have received support and acceptance from their teammates and coaches
- Their experiences serve as inspiration for young girls
Vista Ridge’s Addi Vrana and Manitou Springs’ Kate Johnson are breaking barriers as female kickers in football. Vrana, the daughter of Vista Ridge football coach Mike Vrana, started playing football after her dad encouraged her to try it. Johnson, a lifelong soccer player, decided to try football as a kicker based on her father’s positive experiences. Both players initially felt intimidated entering a male-dominated sport but were quickly accepted by their teams. They have also overcome injuries and are making valuable contributions to their teams’ success. Vrana and Johnson are inspiring young girls and showing what women are capable of in sports.
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