BY: Maggie Sale
The entire womens soccer team walking out to the field at 6:45 am. It is 30 degrees outside, most of the girls are still bundled up.The soccer balls all sitting on the field waiting for the team. The coaches have everything set up for the last practice of the week.
The whole team is running to start their warm-up. In sync the entire team goes through a dynamic warm up before practice starts.
Sophomore, Hailey Esser smiling as the team finishes up warm-ups. The whole team was in high spirits desite the cold temperature.
Head Coach, Chris Adams huddles the team to explain what they are going to do at practice. Coach Adams gave his team credit and praise for the hard they have been putting in all week.
The balls were moving around the field for certain drills. The goalies were taken to the side to work on their own specific needs.
Redshirt Junior, Katie Oakley doing a cone touch drill. Katie was moving quickly through out the drill to work on her fast feet.
Junior, Quinn Wilson grabbing the ball and holding a strong stance. Quinn was focused on perfecting her roll and grab during the cone drill.
Junior, Caitlin Contory being picked third in the team draft. After the drills were done the team split up into smaller teams to play 11 v 11.
Redshirt Freshman, Kaitlin Cook blocking out a member of the orange team. This play lead to Kaitlin's team winning the first small game.
Junior, Addison Comer doing push-ups while teammate Emma Chapman watches. Because the orange team lost they all had to do 5 push-ups as a consequence.Addison Comer talking to Coach Adams after the first game. Addison approached coach asking how she can help her team win the next game.
Orange team hundling up talking about their strategy for the next game. There is a lot of pressure on the orange team to win this next round.
Sophomore, Olivia Golden in the middle of a throw-in. Olivia's team is down and this is the last chance to score before they lose.
The orange team doing push-ups again. The orange team was unable to win the next round which led to the team doing more push-ups.
Coach Adams, Addison Comer, and Caitlin Conroy walking off the field. After another orange team lose Coach Adams continued to coach them up.
Freshman, Addison Daughtry doing the cone drill. Addison was the last goalie to finish up the drill.
Addison is diving for the ball. Addison is willing to put her body on the line to stop the ball from getting past her.
Addison falling to the ground. Addison unfortunately missed the ball but threw her body on the floor to make sure she is always giving 100%.
The team finishing up the final game. The team wrapping up a long and cold practice, with a beautiful sunrise.