
- 352 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Follow Sam Kerr's incredible journey from playing Aussie Rules as a kid to becoming one of the world's greatest athletes, after the Matildas achieved their best-ever result at a World Cup. Sam Kerr is widely considered to be one of the best female footballers of all time. She is famous worldwide for her skills on the soccer pitch – but before she was Matildas captain and leading goal scorer for Chelsea, she was justan average Aussie kid who wanted to play AFL. This is her incredible football journey to the 2023 FIFA World Cup and beyond, from making the switch to soccer to becoming one of the best female strikers in the world. Sam gives us insights into what keeps her motivated, how she handles the pressures of life as a professional athlete and what she believes is really important in life. Inside you will find:
- Sam's most memorable World Cup moments
- facts about the 2023 FIFA World Cup
- everything you want to know about the Matildas
- amazing facts about Sam – her early days, family life, teams, playing for Chelsea and the Matildas.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Epigraph
- 1. Early Days
- 2. My First Love
- 3. Our Girl, Samantha: An Interview with Sam’s Mum Roxanne Kerr
- 4. The AFL Kid
- 5. My Sister Sam: An Interview with Sam’s Sister, Maddi
- 6. It Begins
- 7. Sam’s Basic Soccer Rules
- 8. Perth Glory
- 9. The Dream Deal
- 10. Women in Football: An Interview with John Didulica, Director of Football at Melbourne Victory
- 11. Clubs, Teams and Comps
- 12. Chelsea
- 13. A Super Role Model: An Interview with Chelsea FC Manager and Coach, Emma Hayes
- 14. The Olympics
- 15. This Kid Has Got Something: An Interview with Sam’s Perth Glory Coach, Bobby Despotovski
- 16. The Backflip Queen
- 17. The Matildas and Teamwork
- 18. My Teammate Sam: An Interview with Caitlin Foord
- 19. 2022 Asian Cup
- 20. Mind Over Matter
- 21. Memorable Moments
- 22. An Interview with Sam Kerr
- 23. Sam’s Top Tips for Kids Who Want to Do Well in Sport
- 24. Family and Friends
- 25. Q & A with Sam
- 26. FIFA Cover
- 27. World Cups
- 28. 2023 World Cup
- 29. Sam’s Stats and Awards
- 30. How Well Do You Know Your World Cups?
- 31. Sam Kerr Quiz
- 32. Sam Kerr’s Life in Pictures
- Photographs
- About Sam Kerr
- About Fiona Harris
- Credits
- Copyright