Athletic background
International Youth Experience
Tatum has consistently played at the highest international level, representing the Netherlands at major youth tournaments:
- European Youth Championship U15 – 2021
- World Youth Championship U16 – 2022
- European Youth Championship U17 – 2023
- European Youth Championship U19 – 2024
- World Youth Championship U18 – 2024
- World Junior Championship U20 – 2025
From 2023 to 2025, Tatum trained at the KNZB National Talent Academy, where she was selected for the Dutch national talent program. Her weekly training schedule consisted of 2 or 3 sessions per day, consisting of water sessions, strength and conditioning and video analysis. This professional environment helped her develop discipline, physical strength, and high-performance habits essential for elite athletes.
Club Career
Polar Bears Ede – Senior First Ladies Team (2022–Now)
Currently competing at the highest national senior level, Tatum plays center forward for Polar Bears in the Dutch Eredivisie. With the team, she has reached multiple national finals and participated in major European competitions:
- 2022 Supercup Finalist – 2nd place
- 2023 Dutch Cup Finalist – 2nd place
- 2023 Supercup Winner – 1st place
- 2024 Dutch Cup Finalist – 2nd place
- 2024 Dutch Playoffs Finalist – 2nd place
- 2024/2025 Champions League – Pool Stage (3rd place)
- 2025 Euro Cup – in progress
UZSC (2017–2022)
Before joining Polar Bears, Tatum played her youth years at UZSC, one of the strongest clubs in the country. This period provided the foundation for her technical skills and competitive mindset.
- 2022 Dutch National Champions U18
Strengths
Tatum is a highly competitive and disciplined athlete who brings consistent energy to every game. She is a true team player, known for her commitment to collective success and her ability to contribute in physically demanding situations at center forward. Her experience within national teams and elite training programs has shaped her into a mature, reliable, and tactically aware player.
Areas to Improve
Tatum aims to further increase her strength, mobility, and flexibility to maximize her effectiveness in the center forward position. Developing these aspects will help her become even more dynamic and dominant in both offensive and defensive actions.
Athletic Goals
Tatum’s ambition is to continue growing as a high-performance athlete, performing strongly both individually and with her team. She strives to make the most of every competitive opportunity, aiming to reach her full potential and contribute to success at the highest national and international levels.
