Shelley Berry Speaks on why she is Passionate about Soccer

Shelley Berry Speaks on why she is Passionate about Soccer

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Shelley Berry has a big passion for the sport of soccer.

So, it is fitting that Berry is the Vegreville Soccer Registrar, Communications Director, and Fundraising Director for the Vegreville Minor Soccer Association.

“I got started with Vegreville Minor Soccer Association in 2015 because my daughter was very passionate and committed to soccer, and I wanted to be a part of that. Allan Bohrson, our President helped me a lot when I became Registrar and we work very well together. His enthusiasm and passion to continually provide better soccer opportunities for the youth in our community and surrounding communities is inspiring. I love communicating with the parents, the coaches, and the kids. My daughter, Britney has played since U5 and is now in U17,” Berry explained.

Berry went on to say soccer is an awesome sport that teaches kids so many skills. “They learn how to play as a team, working together, and relying on each other. Community Soccer is a sport all kids can participate in, and kids and parents love that. I think keeping kids active, learning new skills, learning how to work as a team, and having fun is very important for our youth.

Kids look forward to coming to their practices, games, and tournaments. They love showing their parents how much they’ve improved. That is always been my favorite part of coaching; seeing how much the kids have improved from the first day of soccer until the last day of the season. Our coaches are awesome; they teach the kids that it’s not all about winning; it’s about working with your teammates and doing your best! Kids learn life skills, as well as soccer skills. They make new friendships that last forever.

It’s not just kids that make new friendships; many parents become friends as well from watching their kids play soccer together. Some of our kids play Outdoor Soccer, Tier 3, and Indoor Soccer, and families get together all the time. Teams go for supper, shopping, and socializing together at tournaments. It’s a great experience for everyone and I’ve loved being involved in this sport. I couldn’t be happier watching how much it has done for my daughter. Watching her grow from a little girl kicking the ball around to the amazing, confident Soccer Keeper she is now, has been one of the best experiences of my life.

It has been great to work with Allan Bohrson and the Soccer Executive. I appreciate how much work the guys put in for the RJV Soccer Park to keep it maintained. We look so forward to when the kids can be back out there next year playing the sport they love!” Berry closed in saying.