Linda Villarosa - author, journalist, public speaker

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fishing as an adult

When I’m not working or hanging out with my family and friends, I’m passionate about my two favorite hobbies: fishing and soccer.

fishing with my sister fishing with my sister

My father taught my sister and me to fish when were little girls, and I never lost my love for the sport. Later, as an adult, I traveled with my dad to Alaska, Canada and all over Colorado to fish. My son and I are fishing fanatics and go as much as we can.

fishing with my sister fishing as an adult

I also love soccer. The girls on the AYSO team I help coach, including my daughter, are scrappy superstars. Even our name is tough: The Bitter Blueberries. I also play soccer nearly every week with a co-ed pick-up group of insane diehards in Prospect Park.

Big fish Soccer Team Playing soccer