PLAYER PROFILE:
Andrea Martinez No. 20
Hometown: Pomona, CA
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Home Field Name: SC Village
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Current Team: AirUp Angels
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Favorite Field Position: Center 50, but I am a Utility player and will go where ever I am needed.
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How long have you been playing paintball?
18 years, with a break for graduate school and a graduate fellowship in there.
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What is your strongest quality as a player?
My versatility and experience.
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Who is your biggest inspiration and why?
My greatest inspiration is my Father. My Dad was a real war hero, and a person of exceptional character. However, he was also very humble and exuded a very particular type of calm, quiet confidence. My father was always supportive and challenging me to be better than I was the day before. It was from my Father that I learned about the importance of sacrifice, service to country, drive and perseverance.
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My Dad was an extraordinary man, and everything I am today is because of the example he set, and the lessons he passed on. I have only ever wanted to be like him, and hope that I can one day live up to the exceedingly high standard he set. Everything that drives me to succeed is because of my Father and the life he lived.
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How has your journey with TEAM USA been so far?
My journey with Team USA so far has been an adventure! I am very greatful for all of the knowledge I have obtained from the BKI professors and now our Team USA coaches. This has been a fantastic experience and I am excited to grow with with my new teammates.
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Have you traveled or played paintball outside of the country before?
Yes, I have previously traveled and played outside of the United States. During my travels I have been fortunate enough to play in parts of Europe, and Latin America.
Seconds before the buzzer sounds, what do you think of?
I try to visualize in my mind what Is going to happen. In other words, I imagine what my designated role is in the game plan and what I am supposed to execute when the buzzer sounds.
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If you could have one superpower what would it be?
Invincibility
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What is your biggest goal in your paintball career?
To prove to all the non believers that an all female team can not only compete, but consistently succeed in a male dominated sport.