Women’s Soccer kicks the season into high gear
By: Ashley Biundo, Production Manager
The STLCC Lady Archers started off their season with a 4-1 winning record. Head Coach Jason Howard said that there is still room for improvement and they are getting better everyday, especially with a young group.
“We are trying to improve competitiveness each day and hopefully that translates into more winning,” he said. “We have young players this year, probably one of the youngest groups we have ever had. So, I think just day by day, kind of just building on our playing style and work ethic and trying to get better at it each day.”
With a new season beginning and new players, comes new strengths and talents. “We’ve got an athletic group that has a lot of talent. So hopefully, as the year goes on, they can kind of build chemistry with each other and really play off of each other,” Howard said. “Their size, their pace, their technical ability, which I think they have and only if they can mesh well together and play hard for each other.”
The Lady Archers season has changed a lot from last season. Although there are many more freshmen this year, the coaches preach a little more this season, according to Howard. “We’re trying to get [the girls] accustomed to what we want to see in practice and in games every day, but I think it’s been a good group so far,” he said. “They listen really well. They’ve got great attitudes, and hopefully it continues throughout the year.”
The Lady Archers set goals every practice and strive to reach them, said Howard. “They just come in everyday competing and trying to be the best that they can be every single day. We can’t always control the teams we play or the outcome in games,” Howard said. “The girls are competing everyday and trying their best and that usually leads to positive results and that’s our overall goal day in and day out.”
Seasons come and go, but Howard said that coaching the Lady Archers has always been rewarding.
“Their personalities are great to be around every day. So it’s great to know the new faces and meet new people. Just to see the kids grow throughout the season, and then when they’re done playing for us and coming back, that’s a pretty rewarding experience,” he said.
“We love being around the girls; this has been a great group. The girls that we have had in the past have been awesome, so hopefully that continues.”
