While the Daphne Strike Soccer Club's primary focus is player development, there are a few special teams that are raising eyebrows and pointing to an exciting future for the club. One of those teams is the '07 Boys team. This group of boys has been together for three seasons, and have developed a very special chemistry together. They regularly play pick-up games together when away from practice and official games and are passionate about the sport.
"They come out to training full of energy and eagerness to improve," says Flores. "This group of boys brings passion to every game and practice. We've seen consistent growth and development each month with these boys and a lot of that comes down to the effort and work ethic they put into training."
The team was coached by Steve Morisani during the fall 2015 season and are now in the hands of coach Matt McArthur, who has led the squad since the spring of 2016. Flores says the leadership of the team's coaches and parents are keys to their success. "We're fortunate to have a group of parents that support both the players and the club's style of coaching," says Flores. "We're also fortunate to have had Coach Steve Morisani and now Coach Matt McArthur who continue to instill the passion and love for the game."