It starts small , a block here, a pass that lead to a score. A tackle that allows the rest of the team to reach her in time. Sometimes it’s just her running along side the person who has the ball supporting them by passing it back and fourth as they close in on the goal. It does not happen fast and it does not happen overnight. It’s a collection of practice, observation and coaching. However once it arrives, once they become the person who is calling the shots and aggressively engaging the other players, tacking problems and finding solutions, it makes the game so much more fun. Here is to all those players who are still chasing their dreams, working on becoming the MVP. I see you out there, your efforts have not gone unnoticed.