Preseason Soccer: Week 2

Second week of preseason went well.  The team continued to work hard and build chemistry with each other.  In several of our practices, we focused quite amount of time on technical drills to improve our footwork.  We were finally able to scrimmage other teams and put what we worked in practice onto the field against another team.  The first scrimmage we played was against CUNY College.  Our play wasn't our best, but we were able to learn from our weaknesses and grow from our strengths.  The final result was 6-0, Nyack.  We had our second scrimmage the following day against STAC and won 4-0.  The level of play increased and was much more physical, but my teammates continued to play well.  We took what we did not do too well in the previous game and worked on improving them in the second game.  Our final scrimmage was yesterday and even though we lost, there were many things that we took away from the game.  We are all continuing to work hard each day and build the chemistry with each other both on and off the field.  Our first real game is this Friday and I am so excited for my teammates.  All the fitness training, shooting drills, scrimmages, and so forth are all in preparation for when we step out on the field Friday afternoon and play.  Lady Warriors, "for God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self discipline." 2 Timothy 1:7

Preseason Soccer: Week 1

Hey Everybody!

Summer is over and I'm back in Nyack, New York for soccer preseason training.  This past week was a tough week, but I was able to push through my soreness of my body and tiredness to work hard.  This is my first time playing soccer competitively at any level so it has been a challenge.  I'm on the team training in the goalkeeper position and I've learned so much in just one week.  I've always played soccer for fun with pickup games or intramurals but when I was given the opportunity to play for Nyack, I couldn't pass experiencing something really special.  In our team training, I have gained newfound knowledge about the game of soccer and what's my role as a goalkeeper in a game.  I have been pushed, challenged, and encouraged by my coaches and teammates to reach my highest potential.  I have a long journey ahead of me in becoming a top performing goalkeeper and I've been taking it day by day and step by step.  Our team is filled with such great talent all over and in just a week, I've seen us come together as not just a team but a family.  I'm so excited for the journey this Lady Warriors team will take this season and watch all the blood, sweat, and tears we put on the practice fields transcend into quality performance in our games.  One week down with multiple two/three a days and we're pressing on.  Please continue to keep both my team and myself in your prayers as we begin this amazing journey together. 2 Timothy 1:7

When we are weak, He is strong.
~Esther
SOAR HIGH! Isaiah 40:28-31

                                 Me & my Lady Warriors teammates