KENNEDY BALL KENNEDY BALL BEGAN PLAYING RECREATION SOCCER WHEN SHE WAS 4 YEARS OLD. Apparently, she picked up the game pretty impressively. Coach Matt Yelton says Kennedy has a great amount of technical skill and vision that is not common for a player of her age. “Her creativity and willingness to take on players is something that is reminiscent of a South American-type player,” Yelton says. Kennedy, the daughter of Clint and Hannah Ball, is one of the most dynamic players in the South, says her coach. She is a part of US Soccer NTC program. Despite her ability as a very good individual player, she is also very team-oriented, willing to pass and set up her 04 Girls Premier teammates for scoring opportunities. “Kennedy has a great personality and very much loves being around her teammates,” Yelton says. She works hard at her game and sets a good example on the field with her work rate and desire to get better. She is also very selfless and loves to see her teammates be successful. “She has a very bright future in front of her.”