Soccer Mums kicks off in Drysdale

LADIES who took part in Drysdale Soccer Club’s first soccer mums session last week have given the program two thumbs up.

“The ladies can’t wait to be back next week for more, with the promise of bringing more mums,” facilitator Cath Sattler said.

She said Soccer Mums seemed to have struck a chord in the region, first kicking off in Leopold and now Drysdale.

“A no-experience-necessary, welcoming and positive environment where women have the opportunity to try a new sport, meet new friends, have fun and get fitter,” Ms Sattler said.

“The feedback so far from the Drysdale program has mirrored the other sessions held at nearby Leopold in 2018.

“The smiles during and after the sessions say it all.”

Football Victoria Ambassador Foddy Kyprian, who visited the Drysdale group last week, said it was fantastic to see mums having fun, and getting fit and healthy in such an easy and relaxed atmosphere.

Charlotte Burns from Drysdale Soccer Club said sometimes mums felt as though they were best placed on the sideline when it came to sport, but VicHealth and Football Federation Victoria had designed a program that encouraged her to get out there and give it a try.

“It doesn’t matter if we have experience and are already active, or if we haven’t pulled on the boots in years, this inclusive and fun program caters for all levels of experience and fitness,” she said.

“Wednesday saw the first Drysdale Soccer Mums session. I participated along with a bunch of other beaming mums.

“We practiced our skills and ended the session with a mini-game.

“It was fun, relaxed, and inclusive.

“As a bonus, we improved our fitness and soccer confidence!”

For more information, visit soccermums.com.au