Each month, SCORES will be crowning one of our outstanding Soccer and Writing Coaches the Coach of the Month! Check back here monthly as we delve into our coaches’ reasons for joining SCORES, their favorite experiences on the field and in the classroom, and what soccer, writing, and community service means to them.
March’s Coach of the Month: Nicole Ruttan, the Soccer and Writing Co-Coach for the Umana Barnes Middle School Boys and Girls Teams.
Why did you decide to become a SCORES Coach?
Accidentally. I happened to be in the room in the library, and I was asked by a guy who worked for SCORES if I wanted to be a soccer coach. I figured, “hey, I played soccer in Middle School…why not?” It was the girls team that I coached first, and then it was easy enough to add boys.
What was one of the most memorable moments you’ve had while leading your team?
Girls: Winning our first game was really cool. They were so excited, and so proud of themselves.
Boys: Winning the SCORES Sportsmanship Award last year at Blast.
Did you play soccer, or write poetry, when you were growing up?
I played soccer from 3rd-12th grade…not very well, but I played for a long time.
Who are your favorite writers, and why?
Right now, I’m pretty into Mercedes Lackey, the fantasy writer, and Joan Baez’s music for poetry. I like Joan Baez’s imagery, and the emotion her lyrics express in her music.
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