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Ever since Caitlin Clark entered the national spotlight at Iowa, she has been one of the biggest competitors in women's basketball. But her desire to win wasn't developed from just playing basketball; she was just as competitive on the soccer pitch in her days in high school.
Before setting records in college and dominating in the WNBA, Clark attended Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines, Iowa. She was a multi-sport athlete, playing both basketball and soccer.
Early Tuesday morning, a video surfaced on X that showed an incident from Clark's time as a soccer player. During one of her matches against Johnston High School on April 30, 2018, she received a pass from a teammate, dribbled past three defenders, and took a shot at the goal.
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The ball struck the post and rebounded into the keeper's hands. A goal was not given, triggering a passionate response from Clark. She was seen gesturing at the officials and jumping up and down in frustration. Her reaction to the call is one of many examples of the competitive nature that she has expressed throughout her athletic career.
Clark played as a striker in high school and scored 26 goals in six games in her freshman season.
Caitlin Clark credits soccer for helping her develop as a basketball player
Caitlin Clark has reflected on her experience playing soccer in high school in interviews, saying that it has helped her become a better point guard on the basketball court. She isn't the first athlete to use another sport to hone their skills, but to her, playing soccer improved her instincts and made her a better passer in the WNBA.
"I would say it’s my IQ," Clark told David Letterman on his Netflix show earlier this year. "I give soccer a lot of credit. angles and understanding how to pass to your teammates, how to pass on the move, how to pass where they’re gonna be, not where they are. I think it’s kind of a lost art.”
Indiana will be without Clark's passing for a couple more weeks as she continues to recover from a quad injury. At 2-4, the Indiana Fever could use the injection of energy she will provide.
