I have been asked this question multiple times throughout the season, but especially over the last week, as the team has begun our playoff run.
It is no secret that the early days of Souhegan Girls Soccer was one of those success stories that could be made into a movie....brand new school, record setting run of state championships, and 13 straight state final match appearances.
The teams in those days had some great players, led by good coaches, but NH girls soccer was a bit different. With the rise of multiple other spring sport opportunities, and the the growth of strong club soccer in different areas of the state, the soccer environment has changed.
Souhegan has always had some very talented athletes, and that is evident in the number of state championships in all girls sports...not just soccer. At the same time, on the soccer pitch, we have found ourselves with less "full-time" soccer players, while some of our competition had many "soccer only" athletes.
We have always been able to remain competitive, but were lacking that special something to carry us on to the state finals.
So what has been different this year??? I guess I am not really sure...there are many exciting differences.
Our team this year has more girls that play soccer year around than in past years....
The captains have done a fantastic job on and off the field of motivating the girls, and getting them to work together as a group....
The younger girls on the team, have brought a renwed energy level that has been infectious to the entire group....including the coaching staff.
So...is Souhegan Soccer back on the road of success? I'm not sure that we were ever off the road...just in the slow lane, and yes, this year we have definitely moved back into the fast lane....hopefully to stay!
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