After a sensational 2019 year, which saw her selected in the Australian Schoolgirls side, the Vincentia product was scheduled to head to the United States in March, to compete against more than 100 different countries.

However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Trew's trip with the national side to both Orlando and Dallas, including competing in the prestigious Dallas Cup, was cancelled.

"It was extremely disappointing to have the tour to the US cancelled, as it had been a trip I'd been looking forward to for a long time," Trew said.

Read more: Duo's Hockeyroos to restart Pro League campaign against United States

COVID-19 didn't just affect Trew's trip, it also delayed the start of her Football NSW Women's National Premier League season with the Illawarra Stingrays - her fifth with the club.

"As disappointing as it was, I just tried to stay as positive as I could, which everyone in our squad [Stingrays] tried to do during lockdown," the 18-year-old said.

Staying true to her resilient nature, which her brother Jake also possesses, Trew used the downtime to her advantage - even if it was challenging at times.

"Staying fit during the lockdown was definitely a struggle, as the lack of space to remain fit became limited with gyms closing," she said.

"This became a struggle of mine, as balancing work and university studies on top of staying positive and focusing on football, was tough.

Read more: Cooks believes he has 'unfinished business' with Kings

"I tried to run most days of the week, while also getting football training from my brother.

"Personal training at my dad's home gym was beneficial as this kept me focused and fit.

"In conjunction, a program was set for the senior squad where a total of two people were involved in buddy training.

"This program was developed over four weeks prior to re-entering the pre-season training."

Trew, with the kick-off to the modified season fast approaching (round one against APIA Leichhardt FC on July 19), is excited to take on a bigger role with the squad, which also features former Southern Branch teammates Casey Johnson and Sophie Emery, in 2020.

"Being a player of the Stingrays for a couple of years now, I played in several positions including midfield as well as a striker and left and right wing," she said.

"Due to my speed and skills, most coaches prefer my position up front.

"Currently, my favourite position is striker although left and right wing defiantly appeals to me and enables me to use my speed which is an advantage to the squad."

Read more: COVID-19 forces first ever cancellation of Digger Day

An avenue which the former Vincentia High School student hopes can assist her in furthering her football career.

"Stingrays is currently in the highest league for women's football apart from W-League, which is a reason as to why it is built into my career," Trew, who made her first grade debut with the Stingrays as a 15-year-old, said.

"As well as this, the Stingrays enable each individual to show off their talent and be provided with constructive criticism to make you progress and develop as a player.

"In terms of my long term aspirations, I want to play for Australia as well as the W-League and the Stingrays will be a viable pathway to achieving these goals."

Read more: Southern Branch set to strike in electric NPL season

Trew, before she looks too far down the road, is focussed on helping the Stingrays achieve success in the 2020 women's NPL season.

"Being apart of the senior squad is a personal goal and I want to be able to play as many games in the first grade squad as possible," she said.

"I also want to go about training and the game in the correct way, in order to progress as a football player.

"As a team, the goal is to be at the top of the ladder at the end of the season to make finals."