"Being a three helped us to feel a little bit less isolated or a little bit less overwhelmed by the environment, the 39-year-old Villa manager says. On the other hand, if you are alone it forces you to be involved: you have no other choice but to jump into conversations. If you're protected by having others that are in the same age range it's maybe not necessarily the best way to get adapted."
"Arroyo was part of the Barcelona side that earned promotion back to the top flight in 2004 but an ACL injury followed by a broken hand that required surgery set her back. I just realised I didn't have the level in me any more to be able to stay in Barcelona, she says. They were too strong for me. A move to RCD Espanyol followed, Arroyo being unable to leave Barcelona because she was studying visual communications at university."
Natalia Arroyo suffered two anterior cruciate ligament injuries and a broken hand that ended her playing career at age 22. She joined Barcelona at nine, progressed to the B team, captained that side and was one of three 16-year-olds promoted to the senior squad. Those experiences taught her methods for integrating young players and the value of both peer support and forced independence when a player is alone. Arroyo accepted a move to RCD Espanyol while studying visual communications and working in local radio. She now manages Aston Villa, emphasizes high standards, and rejects playing merely for fun.
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