Alexis Brach
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Season(s) Played with the Divas: 2012
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Jersey Number: 11
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Nickname: Lexi
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Position: WR
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Age: 30
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Height: 5-8
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Weight: 145
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Hometown: Springfield, VA
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High School: Annandale HS (VA)
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College: George Mason University
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Occupation: Expert Witness
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Alexis Brach Q&A
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Who was your childhood idol? Why?
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| I used to be able to do the worm in my Michael Jackson jacket when I was four years old. |
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Who is your favorite NFL player? Why?
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| I’ve been a huge fan of Mike Sellers for years…I love his field personality. Ray Lewis is also a favorite – he’s a beast. |
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What are your favorite hobbies or special interests?
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| Train, train, and then train some more. |
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What is your favorite travel location?
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| Anywhere warm and beachy. |
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What is your favorite food?
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| I could eat Thai food every day! |
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What is your favorite book?
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| When I have time to read, I like to read anything written by Chelsea Handler. |
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How would you describe yourself in three words?
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| Hard-working, competitive, driven. |
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What are your lifetime aspirations?
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| To be the best I can be, to help inspire people, and to try and make a difference in someone’s life. |
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What was the first sport you ever played?
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| Basketball. |
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How did you get into women’s football?
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| I was trying to prove a point…that you should not quit something just because you are scared of getting hurt. I decided to play the most aggressive sport out there, and now I love it. |
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What was your biggest adjustment to playing women’s football?
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| Learning offense…I feel I am naturally a defensive player, so shifting my mind to offense is a little difficult at times. |
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If you could play any other position, which one would you choose? Why?
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| I really like playing middle linebacker on defense, because I love hitting, the angles, and reading offensive plays. I also like playing tight end, for glory purposes! |
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What teammate best embodies the Divas spirit?
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| Donna Wilkinson…given her Diva history and the way she helped me through training camp, she is truly a team mentor for me. |
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Why do you play women’s tackle football?
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| No other sports allow me to be aggressive like football. |
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What does it mean to you to be a D.C. Diva?
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| It’s empowering and strong. |
