Livi Block ’18 is one of the new members of the Women’s Soccer team. With her top speed and clear vision on the field, she helped lead the team to a 3-1 win over Albertus Magnus last week.
Why she plays: It’s been a passion of mine ever since I was five years old. My father, brother and I used to bring a soccer ball with us wherever we went. As I’ve gotten older, another aspect of the game that keeps me excited about playing is the camaraderie that forms among teammates.
Favorite thing about being a Camel so far: The girls on the team are so nice and welcoming, and our coach is really insightful. Being on this particular team has been especially awesome because there’s a great bond that forms when everyone is living, learning and relaxing in the same place.
Strategy on the field: Because of the aforementioned bonding, we have great chemistry when we play. What we try to do is swing the ball back in order to open up the field. We also play to people’s feet, meaning that we try to keep the ball as grounded as possible.
Pre-game ritual: In the locker room, before games, we put music on and dance. Right before we go up to play, we all hold hands in a circle and make sure our feet are touching. One girl squeezes another girl’s hand and that girl squeezes the next girl’s hand and so on until we all feel the pulse. Then, we are ready to play.
Post-game food: We normally have tailgates, so I eat a lot of different things at them because all of the parents make awesome food.
First game: It was really exciting. We possessed the ball a lot, so we had a ton of opportunities to go to goal. Alexa Tribelli, a fellow first-year teammate, scored the first goal, which was an awesome way to kick off the season.
Hopes for the season: The usual goals. We are taking it one step at a time! Hopefully we get some good wins this season and go to the NCAA tournament.
Fun fact: Surprisingly, I’m a leftie with my hand for writing and eating, but my right foot is actually my dominant one when I play. •
Livi, you are amazing and awesome on the field and off!
Livi, Jose and I were there when you played at Trinity. Watching you was a thrill. Reading what you said about your team really speaks positively of who you are and who you are becoming. GO GIRL!