Health &
fitness story by
Sally Heller
photography by
Jason Dailey
Mom’s kicking
it
Soccer Moms League gets Shawnee matriarchs on the field It’s the love of the game that drives these Shawnee moms.
sHawneemagazine
Lisa Mallow, Brenda Franklin and Vanessa Bross shake off injuries, sweat until their ponytails are drenched and endure the scent of stinky tennis shoes. In their ragged team-colored T-shirts, Lisa, Brenda and Vanessa are soccer moms staying true to their competitive spirit by taking the field. The Soccer Moms League at All American Indoor Sports originated about 12 years ago with four teams. “At the time we felt that we needed to offer a league for players like your typical soccer moms and dads. We wanted to provide a learning environment at a novice level and provide an opportunity for those parents to come learn the game in a comfortable atmosphere with similar players,” says Mike Urban, general manager of All American Indoor Sports. “The league has transformed into much more than we envisioned in those first few years. We now have 24 teams. It has surprised us how the league has expanded and how much fun all the ladies are having,” says Urban. While being a mom is not required, players must be at least 28 years old and be a novice player to participate in the Soccer Moms League. All American Indoor Sports locations in Lenexa and Overland Park feature three other leagues of varying skill levels for women 15 and older. The soccer moms gather every Monday, except Christmas and New Year’s, and sometimes stay until after midnight. With or without any formal training, these moms have picked up a few things over the years.
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All American Indoor Sports The Soccer Moms League games are from 5:10 p.m. to 10 or 11 p.m. Mondays. For league start dates and costs, see
Lenexa
Overland Park
8875 Rosehill Road
9063 Bond St.
(913) 888-5425
(913) 888-8702
www.allamericanindoorsports.com
To sign up, call (913)-888-5425, extension 0. All American accepts individual and full team sign-ups.
Vanessa Bross is one of many moms who have joined the Soccer Moms League through All American Indoor Sports.