In the world of sports, football in particular, players often dedicate their entire lives to reaching the top of their careers.

But for many, getting to the top maybe an impossible climb, and for others, getting there lcan be short-lived.

Every now and then all a player gets to experience at the highest level is one minute on the field or one shot on goal, but more often than not, that brief moment in the spotlight is a story all its own.

However, for young Reggae Girlz midfielder Destiny Powell, the sky is the limit as she is determined to reach the top and be a hero for other kids from her community of tough Seaview Gardens.

But the community has spawned many heroes in their own right, for example, musicians Shabba Ranks and Dexta Daps, both of whom have celebrated the living space in song.

So, Powell aims to replicate the impact of the community heroes before her, but her calling is on the football pitch.

“I was born to be a footballer. I mean, I loved the game from a very tender age. I grew up in Seaview Garden where I attended the Seaview Garden Primary School, but it’s not where I began playing football.

“I started playing football when I was three years old, but it was while attending the New Testament Church of God basic school. While growing up I was more of a tomboy,” Powell told the Jamaica Observer.

The player, who currently kicks for Waterhouse FC, revealed that her future plan, as is expected, is to become a professional.

“For me to achieve that (becoming a professional football player) is to grow with a company where I can continue to learn the game, take on additional responsibilities, and contribute as much value as possible to my team.

“I want to reach as far as I can in football as this is what I want to do. Football is my life and my life is football. I am willing to do the hard work to reach the top and doing the hard work to stay at the top.

“I look up to two very outstanding players who play on the senior team. They are Jody Brown and Trudi Carter; they are my motivations,” the Excelsior High student said.

Powell was a part of the national Under-17 team that represented Jamaica in the Dominican Republic at the Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Championship where they made it to the quarter-finals.

“I was very excited and nervous at the same time when I got the call for the Under-17. I have always done my best in everything I do and will continue to do so. It wasn’t the first time I had represented my country as I was also a part of the Under-14 team as well.

“I always give of my best every time I go on the field as I want to make a name for myself,” Powell said.