Entrevista con Mia y Liesel tras la experiencia USWYNT

Después de asistir al campamento sub-15 WYNT, Mia Wiele y Liesel Tetmeyer, ambas jugadoras del Sting Austin 08 ECNL, comparten su experiencia con nosotros:

¿Cómo fue su experiencia en el campo de entrenamiento?

My experience was awesome!  I got to train at the highest level with some of the best players in the US and work with top coaches.(Liesel)    

 It was very positive and amazing experience. I thought it was really cool to become friends with and play with some of the best players in the country in my age group. (Mia) 

¿Cuál fue su parte favorita del campamento y por qué?

My favorite part of the camp was meeting people and making new friends from around the country.(Liesel)    

 The training sessions and gaining more confidence each day. (Mia) 

¿Cuál fue para usted el aspecto más difícil del campamento?

The most challenging aspect of the camp was playing against great players while proving to myself that I can play at that level.  (Liesel)    

 Getting over my nerves in the first few days and getting comfortable in a new environment. (Mia) 

¿Cree que el campo de entrenamiento le ha ayudado a mejorar sus habilidades?

Yes, I feel the training camp helped me improve my skills.  I learned some new ways to read the game.  (Liesel)    

 Yes, it helped me learn new skills in my position and as playing as a team. (Mia) 

¿Qué sintió al ser seleccionado para asistir a la concentración nacional?

It felt great to be selected; it has always been my goal to be a part of this team.    (Liesel)

 I was so happy and honored to be included in such an exclusive group of girls and to have the opportunity to train with USWNT coaches. (Mia) 

   Were there any coaches or players who particularly inspired or motivated you during the camp?

Evan, the other goalkeeper at camp, inspired me.  She is a great keeper and pushed me during training.  (Liesel)    

 To be honest, everyone was super supportive and motivating at the camp. Both players and all the coaches. (Mia) 

¿Cómo cree que esta experiencia le ayudará en su carrera futbolística de cara al futuro?

I was able to learn and see things that I can improve on, and then put back in my home environment.(Liesel)  

 It will help me be more confident in the future and help me improve my game. (Mia) 

 What advice would you give to other youth player hoping to attend a national training camp?

The advice I would give is: Don’t give up.  Even when you are struggling, keep pushing to be the best player you can be.(Liesel)    

 Keep working hard and be confident in yourself and keep training on your own every day to be the best you can be. (Mia) 

¿Se ha llevado alguna lección o estrategia valiosa del campamento que pueda aplicar a su propio juego?

Yes, I learned what it is like to train at the highest level, but also how to take care of my body with preparation, nutrition, rest, and recovery.(Liesel)    

 Yes, I learned how to take more chances and be more confident in being more offensive and taking the ball forward from the back line. (Mia) 

How do you plan to continue improving your skills and technique after attending the national training camp?

 Puedo aplicar lo que he aprendido en los entrenamientos y los partidos con el equipo de mi club y los entrenadores de porteros. Me he fijado nuevos objetivos de desarrollo en los que estoy trabajando ahora. (Liesel)    

 Seguir trabajando y entrenando duro cada día e intentar darlo todo en cada sesión de entrenamiento y en cada partido. (Mia)