Teaching a girl to love a sport that you played for so many years is something special. A group of girls from Pacific Beach, who have played on and off together over the last year, are taking their soccer game to the next level. Practicing in the offseason and watching older girls play are some of the many ways the girls are getting into the sport. With the direction from local parents, who were active soccer players in their younger days, these girls are learning skills and training while having fun from some of the best in PB.
The parents of this tribe of soccer lovers decided to take them to see a game at Mission Bay High where the girls’ varsity soccer team is currently undefeated. The sound level of the game tripled from past games when the seven girls and all their siblings and parents joined the fans to contribute to the cheering of the Buccaneers. Watching these young ladies see what their future holds was priceless for all, from the attendees in the stands to the varsity team playing on the field. The young girls’ presence was noticed by all. The young girls were invited down to the field at the end of the game to meet the varsity team and their coach. The coach and team shared about teamwork and working hard but mostly about encouraging one another to never give up. These are just some of the reasons why PB is such a beautiful community that supports young athletes and families alike. Best of luck to the Mission Bay Buccaneers. – Lindsay Smith