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SPECIAL SECTION: NUTRITION & WELLBEING Courtney Nevin Position: Defender Teams: Matildas, Leicester City Football has always been a special part of my life. | remember being five years old and] playing for Oakville Ravens. | have great memories of going down to Colbee Park, my local, on the weekend with Dad and Mum and having so much fun playing with the boys. | love the game for many reasons. It’s aught me so much in so many ways. Playing is my outlet and escape from the world. | have fun, and I’m constantly being challenged and learning. The best part is playing with so many amazing women and meeting new people. It's so rewarding. Sport is so important for people of all ages ~ either as a player or a volunteer. t's great for everyone to keep healthy and moving, and it’s a nice way to get out while enjoying exercise. Sport creates community and brings people into your ife you may never have known if not for your involvement. I'm really privileged to be able to make the sport | love my fulltime job, and | take it very seriously. To stay fit and healthy, train at least five times a week on the pitch to work on the football and fitness side. Off the pitch, | also do three gym sessions a week. With this much activity, take particular care with ensuring balanced healthy eating to keep me uelled throughout the week. [For the World Cup,] I'm training hard everyday and keeping my body healthy. It's crucial for me to be in the best shape and orm, so I've been playing in one of the best leagues in the world, the English Women’s Super League [for Leicester City]. Here, | COURTNEY SAYS get to play some of the best players on the planet, which is great for my development [Sel-improvement is] all about and preparation for the World Cup. being aware of your goals, and It probably sounds a bit unusual, but good habits are key to a healthy before a match | try not to focus too much lifestyle. If you're able to make on it at the start of the day. Being able to better choices and make it a habit, relax earlier means that, when it gets closer it will help maintain your health. to kickoff, | can get into my routine to be ready for the match. I'll prepare by listening to music and visualising my role on the pitch ; to get me in the zone. > ag — = = @ © a a 9 iB = as < Se s 2 Ww me! xt =| <t a 9 O 2 COSTCO CONNECTION JUL/AUG 2023 | 25
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