Tara Kallal
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Season(s) Played with the Divas: 2001-2009, 2011
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Jersey Number: 84
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Position: WR
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Age: 36
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Height: 5-5
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Weight: 133
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Hometown: LaGrange, IL
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College: Augustana College
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Occupation: Communications & Publications Specialist
for a Trade Association |
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Tara Kallal Q&A
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Who was your childhood idol? Why?
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| Homer Simpson…he’s just like my dad. |
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What is your favorite movie?
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| Uncle Buck |
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What is your favorite TV show?
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| Charmed, Scrubs, and Trading Spaces |
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What is your favorite quote?
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| “Throw the ball more!” |
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What are your lifetime aspirations?
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| To own and operate a vineyard, to coach diving at the collegiate level or run a diving program, or to win the lottery and travel. |
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What is your sports background?
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| In high school, I participated in gymnastics and track. I continued my athletics career on both the diving and track teams in college. While at Augustana, I competed in the NCAA tournament my junior and senior years in both track and diving. |
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What was the first sport you ever played?
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| Basketball and volleyball in grade school. |
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What was your biggest adjustment to playing women’s football?
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| Learning to compete in a team sport. |
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If you could play any other position, which one would you choose? Why?
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| Team mascot…because obviously I love to act a fool. |
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What is your most memorable Divas moment?
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| When Allyson Hamlin tripped over her pant leg when taking a three-step drop. |
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What does it mean to you to be a Diva?
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| I feel very fortunate that the Divas are giving me the opportunity to become a part of history and fulfill one of my personal goals. To be able to compete at the professional level is a dream come true for most people, especially women. I am honored to be playing with such fine athletes and working with a great coaching staff. |
