If you haven't already heard, (since I have been bragging about it all week)....we did it! Our team, "Sassified" was the division 3 women's indoor soccer champions. Now, it might not sound like much, but this was a victory for us. We started lasted season with a team of 13 girls. Only 3 of us had ever played before and it had been at least 12 years since I had even kicked a soccer ball. And despite "thinking" we were tough, we soon learned that our bodies and minds did not think alike. We were not as fast as when we were teenagers-nor do our bodies move in the same athletic way anymore.
We did average our first season, but decided to try it again and even moved up to a tougher division. Despite battling a variety of injuries (torn quad muscle and bruised meniscus), I had a blast this time. We played great together! UNDEFEATED. I almost feel bad to say that the other teams hated playing us. We even had two teams quit on us at halftime because we were so far ahead.
I am eager to see what we can do next season. (I am even starting to like playing goalie). However, regardless of the future, I feel a great amount of pride in being able to accomplish a personal goal. I have always wanted to try soccer again and prove to myself that I could still play. My teammates were amazing. We have become great friends and I look forward to many more games and seasons to come.
