LH girls soccer team volunteers at YMCA
Kayla Swaney beamed with pride last season when the Laurel Highlands girls soccer team made the playoffs.
The Lady MustangsëƵ assistant coach was happy with the teamëƵs success on the field, but when she was approached by several members of the team to help out in the community, Swaney couldnëƵt remove her smile.
Swaney immediately thought of the YMCA when the inquiry came her way.
ëƵA handful of the girls in the past have mentioned wanting to become involved in the community, and my mind instantly went to the Y, as it has always provided so much to our community,ëƵ Swaney said. ëƵAs a coach, your job doesnëƵt end when you step off the field. I want our girls to see the importance of stepping up, helping out and giving back. IëƵm so impressed with these girls, who have shown up bright and early on a Saturday, and without complaint.ëƵ
Swaney played for Laurel Highlands, and during her high school career and beyond, she has been a member of the YMCA.
ëƵThe YMCA has always been a great facility for our community,ëƵ Swaney said. ëƵItëƵs a place where you can work out on your own, take group classes, learn the foundation and fundamentals of sports and itëƵs always been a safe haven for the youth around Fayette County.ëƵ
The players have been assisting with cleaning the facilities inside and outside the YMCA, and Swaney has been scheduling each month to continue to assist.
Swaney met with YMCA President/CEO Casey Leone and expressed the Lady MustangsëƵ desire to do whatever was needed.
There is a possibility of Laurel Highlands assisting with a youth soccer training camp where the team works with the instructors at the YMCA.
ëƵCasey Leone, Matt Butina and the rest of the staff at the Y have been awesome to part with, and we truly look forward to continuing our work together,ëƵ Swaney said.


