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Soccer & Volleyball Mom
Hi, I’m Jodi Adler, 52 from Greenville. I played numerous sports growing up including gymnastics, basketball, softball, and volleyball. I have 4 children - all play various sports. Addison Adler (Age 14) has attended the Oakwood School since pre-K but will be attending Rose High School this fall. Addison plays school and club soccer and as you mentioned she recently was awarded all-conference and all-state for soccer. Her club Volleyball team (ECJVC) had numerous successes this year including 1st place at the MAPL tournament in Hampton, VA. My other daughter, Abbi Adler (Age 20) was also a school and club soccer player and an All-Conference and All-State Soccer recipient (runs in the family lol!). She is currently a college soccer player at Tufts University in Boston.
Jodi, what’s your favorite thing about Addison? "My favorite thing about my daughters is their perseverance. They
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never quit - even when the odds are stacked against them, they continue to give 110% no matter what they are doing." Addison, what’s your favorite thing about your mom? "My favorite thing about my mom is how supportive she is of all of her children. She always puts us and our activities first and does whatever she can to be at our games and activities. She is definitely our biggest fan." Abbi, what’s your favorite thing about your mom? "I would have to say her unconditional support definitely does not go unnoticed in our family as she manages all of her childrens activities and her own life so well. We all feel so supported in our activities whether it be a simple drive to a practice or her attending every single game."
Cheerleader Mom
Hi, I’m Tamra Taylor, 47. My oldest daughter, Lillie Taylor, 20 just graduated from East Carolina University in May. Lillie was involved with competitive cheerleading since she was 5. She cheered at ECCATS till she was 14, then cheered for Cheerextreme Raleigh for 2 years. She achieving a bronze metal at Cheerleading World’s in Orlando. She then cheered for ECU for 3 years, where they achieved a college national title, the first time in ECU history. My younger daughter, Mia Taylor, 8 has cheered, danced and has done gymnastics since the age of 5. She currently has decided to do gymnastics full time, 12 hours a week.
What’s your favorite thing about Lillie & Mia? Lillie- “My most favorite thing about Lillie is her determination. Her will for success is uncanny. She just took a position at a pharmaceutical company while applying for medical school. Team sports and goals lead to motivation and determination. Lillie wants to give back some of her cheer knowledge and now coaches 2 teams at Washington Elite.” Mia- “My favorite thing about Mia is her no quit attitude. She never complains about hard work. She loves improving. Not sure how I got so lucky.” What’s your favorite thing about you mom? Lillie- “My favorite thing about my mom is that she has the biggest heart. She makes sure that I accomplish everything and anything that I put my mind too. She made sure she was there for every practice, game and competition. The sacrifice that she puts day in and day out for my siblings and I is something I will cherish forever.” Mia- “My favorite thing about my Mom is when I wake up she gives the best hugs. She loves me all the time, and is strong.”
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Her Magazine — August 2022
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