Christa Mann, 24, Manager of Media Relations,

Atlanta Beat

Color Analyst, Fox Soccer Channel

Personal: Single.

Volunteer work: Ryan Cameron Foundation, Sporty Girls, Inc., Soccer in the Streets.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Georgia State University.

Role Model: My mother, Carmenlita Scott.

Professional athlete, sideline reporter, TV producer, blogger, NFL staffer and media manager for a women’s soccer team — all by the tender age of 24?

Christa Mann, media manager for the Atlanta Beat, has accomplished a lot in her short career.

After playing college soccer, Mann played professionally in Ireland. Upon her return, she switched from player to pundit. At the Atlanta Beat, headquartered in Kennesaw, Mann manages media, marketing, the team Web site and social media. She moonlights as color analyst for the Fox Soccer Channel.

“My life has thrown me quite a bit of ultimatums,” said Mann. “For many great sacrifices, there are many great rewards. I put my cleats down for a career in media.” - By Heather Telheit