Players like Davis who work hard on all aspects of the game, including learning how to referee, are so important to clubs like Peachtree City Lazers. Esmond said, “The referee shortage is big right now. We do everything we can to get kids excited to go out and do some games. We’re doing our best with that right now.”

In addition to being talented enough to play up in age group, she also volunteers her time at camps and on Friday nights working with the U4-U6 players.