MidSeason Review

Lauren Johnson (JR), Ashely Becker (SR),
Abby Goodno (SO), and Taylor Hemme (JR)
pose outside of Old Main during the team's
media day.

We are exactly halfway through the regular season! It seems like just yesterday was report day for preseason, with nervous anticipation for what the 2019 season would bring. We welcomed 8 first year student athletes and a new assistant coach to the Gustavus soccer program! With the lofty goals of this team and the program we landed on - Courage or Comfort - for this year's theme. Everyday we can decide to be courageous and go all in, or decide to be comfortable and hold back. We control that decision, and we can do great things by being courageous. We know there are times where deciding to be courageous will be uncomfortable, but we know that we have each other to depend on and help us through it.

With an extremely competitive opening to the 2019 season we've faced some of the top teams in the region and have learned a lot about who we are and who we aim to be. We are driven as individuals, and as a team, we know what it looks like to go all in, we know how to face adversity, and we know how to show our personalities. Our personalities really come out, when we play Blind Dodgeball as a break during preseason! A fierce competition we work in pairs to win. To fully understand blind dodge ball, check out the video below:                   

We're very focused during our minute to win it competition!

As the heart of our conference schedule begins, we are ready for the competitiveness of the MIAC. As one of the top leagues in the country, every single game matters, and has to be treated like the conference championship.  Off the field, we spend a lot of time together building on our team chemistry. This season, we went to one of our seniors off campus house for a pasta feed and some competitive minute to win it games. We spent another building our alter egos, and learning what motivates one another. We also love to get to know the parents and families of our team. After away games, we'll typically go to a player's house and have a fun tailgate with the team and parents. And after home games we always host a tailgate. Our soccer program is a family and it's so important to get to know everyone who's invested in our program!

 The Gustavus Women's Soccer program has a lot of heart, and a lot to give during the second half of this season. We are creating a legacy of excellence, and with that everyone is faced with a couple questions everyday: Who do you want to be, and are you willing to be courageous enough to be that person? If the answer is "YES!" then greatness is possible. If you answered yes while reading this, and you want to be a part of this incredible legacy then come visit Gustavus with our program. We are recruiting student athletes that are excited to compete everyday, to improve themselves and their teammates, and who are willing to be courageous. Gustavus is a place to find your passions, and work with your community to become your best self. We want you to be a part of it!


For any questions about visiting campus connect with:
Head Women's Soccer Coach: Laura Burnett-Kurie
Assistant Women's Soccer Coach: Zoe Eth