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H o m e G u e s t

ten years of history, the Girls Varsity Soccer has become
a symbol of development, determination, and diversity. The
girls achieved victory in a game against GVCS and first championship title at the Division 2 Conference Championships in
2008, and continued to succeed the following school year.

Despite their success, the girls faced great hardships as
star players left the team, players not returning after one-season, and being placed in a new division for KAIAC from 2010.

Regardless of whatever challenge they faced, the Girls
Varsity Soccer team was able to overcome these difficulties
and obtain success. In 2013 the team placed first in the Conference and second in the Association of International Schools
in Asia (AISA) tournament, with placing second in KAIAC in
2014. Throughout these years the team not only developed
their skills, but also built unforgettable bonds that united the
members and coaches.

The girls’ determination to attain success continues with
thirteen returning players and seven new players.

“It usually took time for us to adjust to each other, but
this year there were not many new players so it was easier to
help them get comfortable,” said Lena Park.

“It was good that there were many returning players who
continued to be part of the team. It really shows our commitment and dedication to the team and to each other,” added
Cindy Jung.

As one of the new players on the team, Clara Shin

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but everyone was supportive and helped out. I was welcomed
on the team and quickly became a part of the team.”
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To achieve success with returning and new players, the
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trated on passing and cooperating as a team.

Olena Vasyltsova described how the drills helped players
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win games. “Winning the game is not only about scoring, but

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it is about practicing basic skills and using them in the game.
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They will be the key to winning our matches.”

Olena continued to
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describe how teamwork is
also an important element
of soccer. “Soccer is about
teamwork. There can be
some players who are really
good and score all the time,
but without the rest of the
team supporting them, they
cannot always win. That is
why we need to have everyone help each other out.”
With effective team
work and strong skill develTop Row: Coach Francois, Janice Min, Cindy Jung, Hai Jin Park, Siwon Lee, Lena
opment, the Varsity Girls
Park, Jessie Lee, Olena Vasyltsova, Alex Yoo, Coach Harding;
Soccer team continues their
Middle Row: Lucy Jung, Sunny Kim, Sarah Kim, Hannah Kim, Woojin Lee, Carrie
Jung, Emily Kim, Kylie Hur; Bottom Row: Sarah Uhm, Diana Kim
history of obtaining success.

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