“This Is Your Team”

All opinions expressed on the blog are solely mine. 

Congratulations! Now the work begins.

Breakdown by class, returning players in red:

Seniors (3):

Sadie Jaggers

Grace Gentile

Manon Marchais

Juniors (9):

Leah Fowke

Caroline Higonenq (IR)

Milana Noessel

Gigi Albuja

Abby Dennison

Maggie Turner

Ava Perrotti

Sofia Papatsoris

Alex Homan

Sophomores (2):

Sabine Wenzel

Emme Boyer

Freshman (1):

Anna Burns

You know the phrase, “don’t rest on your laurels.” Don’t. You know a lot of the names from prior seasons or 'family ties'. 

You might ask, "why the expansive roster?" Multiple reasons can exist:

1) Numerous players arose at similar skill levels.

2) Search is ongoing for 'ascending players' to emerge during the preseason/season.

3) Potential exists to create depth, a 'risk management' imperative.

4) COVID overhang exists. COVID is not gone. One school in Kentucky is already closed with 20 percent of the students with COVID. We treat COVID patients almost every day. 

5) Competition brings out the best as "the cream rises to the top."

As players, your job is to excel in your role, to compete for opportunities and to add value to the team. The best players make others better. The 'Unholy Triad' of sport includes minutes, role, and recognition. Make the most of your opportunity by practicing and playing hard and by being a great teammate. "Everyone cannot be a great player but everyone can choose to be a great teammate." 

Lagniappe.