Hey, Tigers! It’s Lianah and Savannah. With EPHS spring sports wrapping up, it’s a perfect time to learn more about how some of the girls on the JV soccer team get themselves ready for games, what their goals have been, and what they made for themselves this season!
Starting off, we have Valerie Osnaya, a 10th grader who plays midfielder. We asked Osnaya a few questions about her soccer season this year!
Interviewer: “What is your favorite memory while being on the soccer team?”
Osnaya: “My favorite memory from this season was when we dressed up like Coach Caushi, wearing big clothes and swimming caps.”
Interviewer: “What do you do before a game to get yourself mentally ready?”
Osnaya: “Before a game, I just listen to music with my teammates on the bus to get my energy up.”
Interviewer: “What are some goals you had for yourself this season?”
Osnaya: “One goal this season was to just have fun and make new memories.”
Interviewer: “How long have you been playing soccer?”
Osnaya: “I’ve been playing soccer since 6th grade. I did take a break freshman year but came back sophomore year.”
Interviewer: “What were you looking forward to most this season?”
Osnaya: “I was looking forward to making new friends and to improve my skills.”
Second on the list is Carolina Mata, a 10th grader who plays forward. We asked Mata some questions about her soccer season this year.
Interviewer: “What is your favorite memory while being on the soccer team?”
Mata: “My most memorable moment was when we all went out for pizza after a game. It was fun to hang out together. Or when we all dressed up as our coach for practice. We wore swim caps to look bald like him, and his reaction was hilarious. It was a fun and silly way for us to bond as a team.”
Interviewer: “What do you do before a game to get yourself mentally ready?”
Mata: “Before playing, I listen to hype music. It really gets me energized and focused and I think about doing my best. It also helps me to not get too nervous.”
Interviewer: “What are some goals you had for yourself this season?”
Mata: “I’m aimed to sharpen my decision making skills, boost my confidence in high pressure situations, and improve my communication skills with the team so we can work better together.”
Interviewer: “How long have you been playing soccer?”
Mata: “I’ve been playing soccer for 4 years now.”
Interviewer: “What were you looking forward to most this season?”
Mata: “I was excited to see all my friends and play soccer with them again this year.”
Third on the list is Chiara Lo Bianco. She is in 11th grade and she plays forward. We asked Lo Bianco some questions about how her soccer season is going so far this year.
Interviewer: “What is your favorite memory while being on the soccer team?”
Lo Bianco: “When we dressed up as our coach and wore swim caps and our dad’s or brother’s clothing.”
Interviewer: “What do you do before a game to get yourself mentally ready?”
Lo Bianco: “Make TikTok dances with my girlies.”
Interviewer: “What are some goals you had for yourself this season?”
Lo Bianco: “To create better scoring chances and team up with teammates to make plays and also maybe nutmeg like 6-7 opponents, leading them to an early retirement.”
Interviewer: “How long have you been playing soccer?”
Lo Bianco: “3 years.”
Interviewer: “What were you looking forward to most this season?”
Lo Bianco: “Playing with my teammates and making new memories.”
Throughout each interview, the players shared their passion for soccer and their dedication to the team on and off the field. They have a strong bond as a team, and their positive attitudes have made a positive impact on them and their season as a whole. Their teamwork and hard practices lead them to win games, and they are ready to keep improving to get better and better this year and in years to come.
References:
Valerie Osnaya- Personal Interview
Chiara Lo Bianco- Personal Interview
Carolina Mata- Personal Interview
