Catchin' Up With Lindy!

Lindwedel #4

And another year is finishing up! I can't believe I am just a few weeks away from finishing my sophomore year. It has been a blast to say the least. We won our second GLVC championship and we were in the sweet sixteen of the national tournament. It has been a year I will never forget. We've been supported constantly by our families, fellow students, and boosters! Our boosters allowed us to get our brand new turf stadium, endless pasta meals to "carb up" for games, and our championship jackets and rings! We are one lucky group of girls.

This past weekend we finished our successful 2014 spring season! It was a gradual process of getting back into things outside, but being fit helped a lot. I remember our first spring practice outside. We were pretty rusty with our touch on the ball but man, were we running around like energizer bunnies! One thing I love about our team is our energy. Whether it be talking about what needs to happen next on the field, what we're having for dinner, or what funny thing happened to one of us…the energy is contagious.

If someone were watch a practice I think the first word out of their mouth to describe our team is competitive. Our team is committed to compete. We are constantly wanting to do better and expecting more from ourselves. The atmosphere at practice is fun, but never laid back! We're ready to get better and build confidence. In reality, there is nothing to lose. Spring season is the time to improve both as a team and individually. I really feel like we took advantage of learning new roles and formations to better prepare us for the Fall.

Now, we're headed into summer! Some of us will be busy working or taking classes at home. However, all of us will be focused on the Fall. It's crazy to say, but we really do all have the same mindset. Preseason is a huge test; not only is it physical but mental. Spring helped many players build their confidence and knowledge of each role. Now, we have the mindset to stay fit and master our position. I'm more than excited to get home, spend time with family and friends, and make some money, but I think we're all pumped for the Fall! We have a whole new batch of really talented freshman coming in and like usual, we have targets on our back. Our team has what it takes to make history and I can't wait to make that happen come August.

Taylor Lindwedel
Sophomore Lady Hawk