Lyla played soccer again this fall. She played again for the ’08 Girls Black Loudoun Soccer team that she’s played on for the past two years. This year was a change in quite a few ways from the seasons in the past. For the first time playing travel, she had a new coach. Her former coach who she loved moved to the west coast. Additionally, there were quite a few new players on her team. Her new coach (who is also very nice and who Lyla likes) asked her to try playing a new position. He wanted her to get more experience playing in the center of the midfield whereas Lyla has always played out wide (either as a midfielder or defender).
She’s had to work out of her “comfort zone” playing in the center, and while she hasn’t loved playing that position this season, we’re encouraging her that there is benefit from learning how to play quickly and in tight spaces, and we’re proud of her willingness to play where her coach wants her to without putting up a fuss. She’ll have some limited training this winter and a handfull of futsal games, but there will be a lot of downtime, then the team will resume outdoor play again in March for the spring season. We’re happy that Lyla continues to enjoy soccer. It’s been a great way for her to be active (she loves to run), make great friendships, and develop the attributes of confidence and teamwork that comes with sports.
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