Rebel Girls > Quotes

“Girls especially still face barriers that make it hard for them to be seen and heard in sport. l'm in a position now to contribute to making a change. And thankfully things are changing for the better with women's football leading the charge.”
― Rebel Girls, Kick it

“Never doubt that the pitch is where you belong, and that we, as women, can stand out in any sport. Through sports, you can meet a lot of people who can become your friends and mentors. You can learn how to communicate, solve conflicts, be disciplined, work harder and go further, coexist, be a leader, and much more”
― Rebel Girls, Kick it

“Don't underestimate what you are capable of if you go for it. Trust yourself.”
― Rebel Girls, Kick it

“When each person planted a single tree, together, they created a forest. When each person raised their voice, together, they created a movement.”
― Rebel Girls, Dr. Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest

“You must prioritise your mental health. Winning a medal or being number one is not the most important thing. Enjoying your game and being a role model to other girls - that's what's important!”
― Rebel Girls, Kick it

“I think the environment is changing. We have proven now that football is a sport for everyone and that it should be inclusive. Whoever you are, whatever you look like, football is for you. We may still have some people who disagree, but there are so many people now who are accepting everyone in the game. We still have battles to win, but it is becoming more inclusive.”
― Rebel Girls, Kick it

“One hundred years after Ada’s death, Ada’s fellow mathematicians rediscovered her work. They marveled at how a woman who had lived long before the age of computers had been able to imagine them and the immense potential they held to shape our world.”
― Rebel Girls, Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code

“Being part of a team is a great way to connect with a supportive group. Team sports teach us to value one another's unique roles and differences, and to work together to be the best you can be. You have a common language and a common goal. You learn to take a sense of 'we' with you wherever you go in life.”
― Rebel Girls, Kick it

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― Rebel Girls, Rebel Girls Champions: 25 Tales of Unstoppable Athletes

“Enjoy, first enjoy, and then follow your dreams. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't be what you want to be.”
― Rebel Girls, Kick it

“Try as many different sports as you can, identify the one where you feel most comfortable, and then just enjoy and let yourself flow in it.”
― Rebel Girls, Kick it

“Give women players the value they deserve; they are high-performing athletes. I hope women's teams are able to play all their matches in their own stadiums, that they have equal pay, that all their games are streamed on TV, and that they're recognised as professional players”
― Rebel Girls, Kick it