Posted on April 5, 2021
Denzell Jones, Editor in Chief
-Sophomore Forward Nia Collins
New beginnings are coming for our women’s soccer team at Daytona
State. The team has been without a head coach for a big piece of their
season thus far, after saying farewell to their former head coach,
Brittany Jones. Luckily, the men’s soccer team’s head coach, Bart
Sasnett, has stepped up temporarily until the position can be filled.
Sasnett has also been provided aid from the women’s assistant coach,
Maggie Manville. But, with a new head coach coming in, what does the
future of the team look like?
-Sophomore defender Courtney Mangan
One of the team captains, Courtney Magnan, expressed how she first
came to the team with a positive outlook. “I chose Daytona State College
to play soccer, due to coach Brittany and coach Maggie making it feel
like home,” Mangan said. Courtney hopes that the new coach is able to
change things up, providing a training environment that is both fun and
strict. “New views and coaching styles may be exactly what our team
needs to win the national championship this year.”
-Freshman Midfielder Elena “Lanie” Stevenson
Midfielder Elena “Lanie” Stevenson expressed that she too came to play
soccer for Daytona State College, due to the welcoming arms of the
coaches. She is also optimistic for the changes to come. “I am looking
forward to the different ideas the new coach will bring,” Stevenson
informed. Stevenson agrees with Mangan regarding the training style the
team needs. “I would like a coach who can have fun with their players,
but know their limits and be strict when necessary,” Stevenson said.
One thing is certain, the moral and drive is still thriving with this
team. Center midfielder, Hailey Turner, explained how the team needs to
welcome in a new coach with open minds. Turner also expressed her love
for the soccer program here at Daytona State. “I chose to play soccer at
Daytona State College because of the dedicated coaches,” she said.
Sophomore Midfielder Megan Sheeha
Nevertheless, while all three girls are eager to meet their new
coach, they all are grateful for Coach Maggie in this time of need.
“Having Coach Maggie stay with us and keep us going has been very
beneficial, making the transition easier than we could have expected,”
Mangan said. One thing is for sure, while change is bound to come as
the torch is passed from one coach to the next, these girls are
determined to win a national championship.
Congratulations to those select few women who have already received soccer scholarships to various universities.