MAKAYLAH THATE ONE OF THE BRIGHTEST YOUNG TALENTS her years, making an impact on and off the at Hunter’s Creek is eight-year-old Makaylah field. As a co-captain of the U10, Makaylah Thate. The youngest player on the Hunter’s is the squad’s leading scorer, proving she Creek Elite U10 Girls squad, this young has the physical talents to handle tough superstar on the rise is mature way beyond competition.
respect of her teammates and the trust of her coaches. For instance, “Makaylah is a good leader because she offers encouragement Makaylah can often be heard on the field offering praise and helping and is always goofy and upbeat during practices and during games,” to keep her teammates focused and in their positions. She’s also adds Briscoe. “She keeps it fun!” willing to play any role asked of her to help her team succeed. Off the field, Makaylah volunteers with the Special Olympics “Makaylah is valuable to her team because she is versatile and can along with her mother and sister, and especially enjoys cheering for play many positions on the field,” says Mickey Briscoe, coach of the the athletes as they compete in track and field events. She has also Elite U10 Girls. “Every thing from goalie to striker, she does whatever is earned the honor of escorting athletes to the award station where they necessary to help her team be successful. receive ribbons.