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Tasha-Nicole Terani

Tasha-Nicole Terani, also known as TNT, is an American soccer training and ball control expert, eight times world record holder for soccer ball control, United Nations Special Envoy for Peace through Soccer, and founder of the Every Child’s Dream Foundation 501c3.[1][2][3]

Tasha-Nicole Terani
Occupation(s)CEO, Athlete, Award Winning Author, Model
Organization(s)TNT Soccer System, Every Childs Dream Foundation NPO, A Tree for Me Book
Known forUN Special Envoy for Peace, Soccer Ball Control World Record Holder, Writer

Early life edit

Terani was born in Tehran, Iran.[4] She later moved to the United States and grew up in Westlake Village, California.[5][6][7]

Career edit

When she was 14, she started modeling and moved to New York. She modeled for various brands in New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. Terani has been featured in Sports Illustrated and the Time magazine. In 2003, she moved back to Los Angeles to start a soccer business.[8][6][9]

In 2012, she created and produced a soccer technique program called the TNT Soccer System.[10][1][2] In the same year, Terani released a video training program called Soccer Ball Control with Tasha-Nicole.[2]

Terani has made several world records for ball control, including:

Guinness World Records edit

  • Record holder for most between the legs figure eights with a football (soccer ball) in one minute, in Westlake Village, USA, on February 08, 2021.[11]
  • Record holder for the most between the legs figure eights with the football (soccer ball) in 30 seconds in 9 in Westlake Village, California, USA, on May 08, 2020.[12][13][14][15]
  • The most touches of a football in one minute by a female, while keeping the ball in the air is 269, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, on September 04, 2003.[16]
  • Most touches of a soccer ball in 30 seconds (female) was broken on The Today Show in New York, USA, on August 29, 2003.[12][13][14]
  • Most touches of a football in 30 seconds by a woman while keeping the ball in the air is 137, in New York, USA, on August 27, 2003.[12][13][14][17]
  • Most touches of a football in 30 seconds by a female while keeping the ball in the air is 123 at DeKalb Memorial Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, on February 22, 2003.[17]

European records edit

  • Speed juggling: 137 touches (kicks) in 30 seconds on 27 August 2003.[18]
  • Speed juggling: 269 touches (kicks) in 60 seconds on 4 September 2003.[19]

Philanthropy edit

Every Child’s Dream Foundation 501c3 edit

In September 2009, Terani founded Every Child’s Dream Foundation 501c3, an NGO for orphaned and abandoned children.[20][1][21] It provides emotional and financial support to orphanages around the world. As of 2020, the NGO has delivered care packages to more than 96 countries.[6][22][23]

United Nations Special Envoy for Peace through Soccer edit

Terani has been serving as United Nations Special Envoy for International Youth Soccer since March 2004. Her responsibility is to promote peace through soccer around the world.[10][1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Tasha-Nicole Terani: Fashion Model to Role Model". SoccerToday. 2015-01-16. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  2. ^ a b c Jorrey, Kyle (2015-01-15). "Bouncing Back". Beyond the Acorn. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  3. ^ Bradley, Ian (2020-08-01). "Local resident a real record-breaker". Thousand Oaks Acorn. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  4. ^ Jorrey, Kyle (2005-06-16). "Destiny Driven". Thousand Oaks Acorn. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  5. ^ "Tasha Tehrani Story - Javanan Magazine". 2 August 2010. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  6. ^ a b c "Women in Philanthropy: Tasha-Nicole Terani". West Luxury Magazine. No. Holiday Issue. 2016. p. 65.
  7. ^ "Tasha-Nicole Terani "The Soccer Cinderella" - Javanan Magazine". 11 June 2016. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  8. ^ "Temecula Valley – Partners with Every Child's Dream Foundation | Assistance League". Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  9. ^ Groff, Joann (2008-07-08). "Speed juggling world record holders share similar struggles". The Acorn. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  10. ^ a b "Monday Motivation: How one athlete inspired others by sharing her passion for soccer". Guinness World Records. 2020-08-03. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  11. ^ "Most between the leg figure eights with a football (soccer ball) in one minute". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  12. ^ a b c "Coronado Resident Sets Guinness World Record In 2020". Coronado, CA Patch. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  13. ^ a b c "Most between the leg figure eights with a football (soccer ball) in 30 seconds". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  14. ^ a b c "Tasha-Nicole's World Records for Speed Football Juggling Female". Record Holders. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  15. ^ "LA County Residents Win Guinness World Records In 2020". Los Angeles, CA Patch. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  16. ^ admin (2019-06-26). "Guinness World Records For Soccer". Soccer Training Info. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  17. ^ a b "Tasha Nicole Terani: Beats Own Soccer Dribbling Record in Heels | Long Island Press". archive.longislandpress.com. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  18. ^ "The book of alternative records | Speed Football Control, 30 seconds". alternativerecords.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  19. ^ "The book of alternative records | Speed Football Control, 60 Seconds". alternativerecords.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  20. ^ ECD, Team (2021-02-01). "Every Child's Dream Founder Donates 500+ Pillow Pets and Care Packages for Foster Youth". ecdnonprofit. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  21. ^ Norbom, Mary Ann (Nov 2015), Tasha-Nicole Terani, 805 Living magazine, page 58. Retrieved 2020-05-05
  22. ^ Bitong, Anna (2014-08-16). "Grin and bear it". Thousand Oaks Acorn. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  23. ^ Rael, Hannah (2012-08-02). "Partner Spotlight: Every Child's Dream Foundation". Direct Relief. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
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