This past winter, I started managing the Girls Soccer Team. I signed up because I needed community service hours, but it ended up being a memorable experience, filled with laughs and fun times both on and off the field.
I learned from the coaches. Coach Amber Wilson, the coach and a counselor for the sophomores, had a chill demeanor, and was fair. She always kept the girls on task . Over the course of the season, I learned Ms. WIlson is a mean soccer player herself. She really knows how to kick the ball.
Ms. Rachel Herrera, Physics Teacher and assistant coach, has an ability to motivate the girls which impressed me. She played Bad Bunny music and cheered the girls on.
Even though Mission had a losing streak 0-8 this season, I saw everyone trying their best.
If you want to become a team manager, I learned how to be helpful. Here’s 10 ways I found myself useful as a team manager. Future managers, take note:I helped translate between Spanish and English for teammates.
1.I ran around filling water bottles. I had to go to the main office to use their water filter.
2.I was an active participant during practice, moving cones and moving the goalie posts, and I consistently participated as a goalkeeper.
3. I collected the balls after practice, making sure to collect the balls that were kicked far.
4.I helped pass out jerseys for scrimmages.
5. I helped the girls put bandaids over their piercings.
6. I helped this one girl improve her goalkeeping skills.
7.I supported the team by showing up to the home games.
8. I would bring my speaker so they can use it to play motivational music, mostly Latinx pop tunes.
9. I brought the vibes.
10. I held a positive attitude.
It was fun being a manager. I made some wonderful memories with the girls on the team and the other managers. One of my favorite memories was the time I was running with Alejandra, my friend and co-manager. She randomly tripped and fell and I laughed so hard.
I would recommend becoming a team manager to others. It is a fun way to get your community service hours.
