Kicking it up a Notch

Achieving an everlasting team spirit and an unbreakable bond is nothing new for the girls soccer team. From Head Coach Dave Rosenthal spearheading the program for the past 28 years to the players having played with each other in club programs all the way back to elementary school, this team has formed an inseparable bond. This bond allowed the players to have a certain connection right from the start of the season. “I think it’s less intimidating for [the new players] because they all know pretty much all of us,” Zoe Smith ‘24 said. This closeness helps the teams in a multitude of ways. Each member of the team is on the same page. They are able to have a clear understanding of mindset and goals for the season. “Making it to state either this year or next, sweep the city by winning against both Liberty and City, and having a winning record [are some of the big team goals],” Alyson Skala ‘24 said. “[This team responds] to what we’re asking them to do. They are giving their effort in there that will allow them to grow. And that’s a nice thing to do because that means that their potential grows as the season goes on. It’s limitless,” Rosenthal said.

Written by Melissa Uc