Season: 2023

2023

Marlena “Chuck” Hatem

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Wayne Aspinall

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Kate Archambault

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Karissa

Q: Who is your favorite football player and/or team?

A: Maine Mayhem & or the NE Pats

Q: what got you interested in playing full contact football?

A: I played flag football during elementary school, but the program stopped so I decided that I was going to play tackle football.

Q: what challenges have you faced playing on a team made up mostly of boys and how have you overcome them?

A: Sexism is such a big issue especially where I have an under-cut. Being the only female on the team the guys tend to pick on me more. I normally overcome the hardships they give me by playing better than they thought l could.

Q: What advice would you give to other girls who are playing or thinking about playing full contact football?

A: Do it, and try it! If it’s not for you that’s okay!

Emma

Q: Who is your favorite football player and/or team?

A: My favorite football player is Julian Edelman and my favorite football team is the Patriots.

Q: What is the biggest challenge you have faced on the football field and how did you overcome it?

A: The biggest challenge I have faced on the football field is validation.  I used to struggle with feeling good enough to be on the field with the guys. There are times when the game is finished, and some boys just don’t high five me or say good game.  That feeling is never good.  Throughout my 12 years of playing this wonderful sport, I have learned that the reason people do those things are because they are jealous of you.  If you are on the field, then you are out there for a reason.  You have worked just as hard, if not harder to get to the point where you are starting and playing over others.  I always have to remember that there will be negative thins said or done but the positive out ways the negative.   Your team will always have your back no matter what.  I will forever have so many brothers that I can go to whenever I need something, and your brothers will do the exact same thing for you.

Q: What advice would you give a new player that you have learned from your experience playing football?

A: The advice I would give to a new football player is to just go for it.  The quote that I have always lived by is “Believe in yourself and there will come a day when others will have no choice but to believe with you”.  This quote is one of the more important things to remember because, as long as you are doing what you love and believing in yourself there will be a time where others will see how bright you shine and believe in you too.  Being a part of a football team is much bigger than just winning.  You learn what it is like to work together and have trust in not only yourself but in your teammates.  You feel more motivated and empowered to achieve certain goals.  Football is a safe space, and it is a chance to let go of all your troubles and feel free.  If you are thinking about playing football, just try out because, I promise you, you won’t regret taking a leap of faith.  You never want to grow up and wonder what if?

Faith

Q: Who is your favorite football player and/or team?

A: Patriots

Q: What is the biggest challenge you have faced on the football field and how did you overcome it?

A: Not knowing how to play at first was a challenge but I listened and worked hard to overcome it.

Q: What advice would you give a new player that you have learned from your experience playing football?

A: Listen to the coaches and don’t talk when they’re talking.

Kylie

Q: Who is your favorite football player and/or team?

A: Maine Mayhem Women’s Football

Q: What is the biggest challenge you have faced on the football field and how did you overcome it?

A: Feeling like I couldn’t achieve my goals and feeling like I kept messing up.  I kept trying harder and not letting myself get discouraged

Q: What advice would you give a new player that you have learned from your experience playing football?

A: Not to get discouraged on the field and keep trying your hardest.

Avree

Q: Who is your favorite football player and/or team?

A: Travis Kelce Chiefs

Q: what got you interested in playing full contact football?

A: My father played football and won the Fitzpatrick trophy. My brother played for Oxford Hills and won a state title. I have always grown up watching my big brother play and wanted to try.

Q: what challenges have you faced playing on a team made up mostly of boys and how have you overcome them?

A: They always say girls can’t be the fastest. I proved them wrong by running the fastest 40.

Q: What advice would you give to other girls who are playing or thinking about playing full contact football?

A: Don’t be scared to get tackled or tackle. Girls are just as tough as boys when we put our all in it.

Penelope

Q: Who is your favorite football player and/or team?

A: My mom Kendra (#87) and Marlena “Chuck” (#14) on the Maine Mayhem

Q: what got you interested in playing full contact football?

A: My Mom and Sister.

Q: what challenges have you faced playing on a team made up mostly of boys and how have you overcome them?

A: I don’t really care, they’re boys.

Q: What advice would you give to other girls who are playing or thinking about playing full contact football?

A: Actually wreck them and make them not be able to get back up.

Jojo

Q: Who is your favorite football player and/or team?

A: Ohio State

Q: What is the biggest challenge you have faced on the football field and how did you overcome it?

A: Learning my position. I listen to my coaches and ask questions.

Q: What advice would you give a new player that you have learned from your experience playing football?

A: When the coach wants a volunteer, be the first one to raise your hand.