The Bradys are a class act. And Maya Brady personifies many of the qualities that have made her uncle Tom Brady one of the most adored and celebrated athletes around. Maya, the daughter of Tom’s elder sister Maureen Brady, plays softball for the UCLA Bruins. The 23-year-old , who has always been close to her uncle, elaborated on Tom‘s influence in shaping her as an athlete and a human being.
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“From my uncle Tommy, I learned the most just by literally watching him be who he is, his work transpires through, like how he handles people, and how he handles the media. And For me, that was the biggest thing I learned, just always try to be classy,” Maya said in an interaction with Whistle.
Maya emphasized that right through her UCLA career she has consciously tried to share the limelight with others, prioritizing her teammates. And that is a quality she picked up from the legendary quarterback.
Maya also mentioned her other uncle, Kevin Youkilis, who played for the Red Sox in the MLB, as an important figure in her life. From Kevin, she appears to have picked up the finer points of the game such as technique and mindset. Of course, that has to do with the similarities between baseball and softball.
Brady, on the other hand, has been an anchor in Maya’s life.
Uncle Tommy is the ultimate support system for Maya
In a previous conversation about her uncle, Maya had dwelled on the depth of their bond and the way he eases her worries about performance:
“I have an amazing relationship with my uncle. And I think it takes that pressure off because I know at the end of the day if I don’t meet the standards of what people think I should do, he doesn’t care.”
In an interview with The Athletic, she expressed her gratitude for the role Brady plays in her life. Maya is happy she has been able to make Tom feel proud of her achievements.
“He’s like a father figure to me.”
In June this year, after witnessing one of her incredible performances on the field, the QB described her as the most athletic in the Brady family. The comment thrilled Maya, who thought of it as the greatest compliment she has ever received.
