The Tuscaloosa Girls Academy Team Has Been Around For Just Over A Year, But They Are Already Right At Home In The Tuscaloosa Family

Tuscaloosa United Soccer Club GIRLS ACADEMY THE TUSCALOOSA GIRLS ACADEMY TEAM HAS BEEN AROUND FOR JUST OVER A YEAR, BUT THEY are already right at home in the Tuscaloosa family. The Academy serves as a bridge between girls that are transitioning from recreational soccer to the more elite competitive side of the game. The girls in this team are taking strides to finding that next level within themselves, and Academy Director Mike Bissell says that makes

Top left: Coach Mike Bissell, Kaylee Shaw, Amarii Johnson, Lana Drueke, Elle Emory, Addison Golden, Maya Wingo, Mary Carson James, Alice Shan. Bottom left: Charlotte Dickson, Maddie Reeves, Sophia Baldo-Downs, Emma Evans, Maya Herndon, Sylvia Hancock

this group of girls a treat to work with. “They’re a coach’s dream,” he Tuscaloosa Girls Academy serves as a terrific platform for the says. “The playing personality of this group of young ladies is defined young girls who are falling in love with the game and looking to take by their commitment to improve each session or game. They are like that next step. They understand that at this age, overall playing time sponges always looking for ways to get better.” is more important than playing in specific positions. They are willing A large part of youth soccer is that moment when players realize to play wherever helps them grow as players, as well as wherever helps not everyone can have the ball at the same time, and that spacing and their team be most successful on the pitch. “Their desire to be the best positioning on the pitch is just as important when you do not have is their motivation,” Coach Bissell insists. “They cheer for each other the ball versus with the ball. This year, the girls have been able to flip and remind one another that it’s a team sport. It’s wonderful to see that switch and have really started to understand that concept. “The them high five each other after a goal or good play.” The Tuscaloosa girls realize that it’s a team sport and a defender is just as important as Girls Academy really highlights the club’s emphasis on community a forward or striker,” Coach Bissell explains. “The players are a close and camaraderie, and the girls are gearing up for higher success in the group of girls that have learned to work with one another. The team has coming seasons!