With a lot of unknowns in front of her, Samantha went out for the team on June 18th. Thankfully one of her classmates was there as well, as were several of the players from the indoor soccer team that she played on this past winter. There was 21 girls at the tryout today, and they spent about 30 minutes doing various drills and 30 minutes playing a scrimmage. It was really hard for me to tell what was going on, but all in all I would say that Sam was able to hold her own. There were definitely girls there who were better than her, and there were girls there that she was without a doubt better than as well. After the session had concluded, we were asked to return tomorrow if possible and to check our email for a response...

June 18th Tryouts
	This was the group of kids who started out warming up with Samantha. They were divided into their appropriate age groups after this drill.
	Samantha (left, tying her shoe, in white shirt, black shorts, and red socks) and the rest of the girls in her age group.
	Another shot of Sam tying her shoe during a drill.
	Sam stopping the ball during a drill.
	Sam (in blue penny) playing midfield during the scrimmage.
	Sammie stopping the ball during the scrimmage.
	Sam challenging an opponent.
	Sam and her teammates ganging up on one of their opponents.
	Another shot of Sam challenging for the ball. The person on the left of the photo is the gentleman who will be coaching her for the next year.
	One more look at Sam (#16) during the scrimmage.

We found out during the evening that Samantha had been chosen for the team, which made her beyond excited. The coach still requested her presence at the tryout session on the next day, the 19th, though, so that he could further evaluate all of the girls. I didn't count how many were here because I couldn't tell who had returned and who had signed up for the first time today. Sam held her own once again, and Tara & I gave our verbal commitment to the team after the session had ended.

June 19th Tryouts
	Sam (in tie-dyed shirt, blue shorts and socks) with the ball.
	Sam and her teammate watching the ball bounce in front of them.