#3: Athletic Family

Tom Brady grew up with three older sisters—Maureen, Julie, and Nancy—who were all talented athletes in their own right. Maureen, the eldest, was an elite softball pitcher and became an All-American at Fresno State, setting records and leading her team to the Women’s College World Series.

Julie excelled in soccer, playing at Saint Mary’s College, while Nancy was a standout softball player at California Polytechnic State University. Growing up in such a competitive household pushed Brady to develop his own drive for success. He often credits his sisters for setting the athletic standard in the Brady family.