They Kick It Where It Counts!

By: Charlotte Lira
This year, there are a total of 30 students currently assisting in youth service learning hours for the Woodlake soccer program. Certain selected students are assisting full time in the positions of coach, assistant coach and referee. Others are assisting part time with the setup and cleanup of the soccer fields during practice and games. All roles that were available include coach, assistant coaching, set up, clean up and registrations. Unfortunately, the youth soccer program is filled to capacity for volunteers this season. However, if anyone is interested in completing hours next season, look and listen for the announcement during the morning bulletin.
Mr. Gonzalez also made a statement about the benefits of the program, “ I currently have 6 former high school volunteers that are adults now and are certified refs and getting paid. The benefit that it gives coaches, is that allows them to be on the other side of the spectrum and try to get 15 kids to be on the same page. They quickly realized how much an educator goes through to convey a simple message to their students. Transferring that to a soccer field becomes a challenge, and they get a newfound respect for teachers and coaches.”