Soccer coach sets goals for the season

This year’s soccer team, made up mostly of younger players, begins practice for the 2002 season

Jeannie Batey

"We are a young team this year. We only have two seniors on the varsity team and no juniors, so there is going to be a lot of rebuilding," says soccer coach Sonja Mazaira. For a team of mostly freshmen there must be a lot of goals to be set.

"I always set goals for the team, especially daily goals. My goals are that each player reaches her full potential both on the field and off the field. Also, that the team would become united and realize what it is to be a true team", said coach Michelle Boland.

"They all might be young but they have talent and I am excited about what the future holds for our program," says Mazaira, commenting on how proud she is of their fast progress.

"I only expect two things from my team: Excellence and discipline in practice will lead to excellence and discipline on game day. As a result of having both excellence and discipline we will have a great season," mentioned Coach Boland.

"What I like the most about soccer is the feel of all the competition when I am running down the field," says Ashley Allen. Many of the players feel the same way the coaches feel about this new season.

Students play soccer for a variety of reasons. Some do it for friends, family, or just for plain fun.

"I play soccer because I like the feeling of all the fans, and especially my family, yelling and screaming as I make a score," said Allen.