Bustle Booth
Ill know the game is moving forward when its become something more than a game.
It was basically just a man and his dog, she laughs.
Back then, womens teams would be lucky to get crowds of 200 punters for big, league-defining games.
Crowds at championship matches are now closer to the 2,000 mark and the World Cup games will exceed 20,000.
But, as happy as Parris is with these numbers, shes always willing to dream bigger.
Its kind of her thing.
Then we’ll get bigger stadiums and a greater atmosphere.
And she wants even more than that.
Ill know the game is moving forward when its become something more than a game, she says.
When its something that young girls can watch and see a future in.
Its about dreaming and believing in that dream, she tells me.
Dont change your plan for anyone.
A lot of girls can be discouraged from playing sports and they lose faith.
But dont question yourself.
Even when the chips are down, youve got the resilience to bounce back from whatever.
Get to know Parris in her Bustle Booth below.
In The Bustle Booth
Whats your coffee order?
I do like the social aspect of coffee, though but my order is hot chocolate.
What are the saved weather locations on your phone?
Whats your sign?
I hope this question is meaning star sign, lol.
Favourite overused movie quote?
Favourite cartoon as a kid?
Tom and Jerry
One movie or TV show you are currently obsessed with?
All or Nothingon Amazon Prime.
I like watching the different dynamics and seeing what happens behind the walls of sporting organisations.
Who is your celeb idol?
She is one of the greatest tennis players of all time, if notthegreatest.
If you had to be on a reality TV show, what would it be?
I would be completely out of my comfort zone.
Go-to karaoke song?
I think this song always seems to choose me: Tina Turner, Proud Mary.
Whats something thats inspired you lately?
Whats something you would want people to say about you?
This article was originally published onMarch 12, 2022
