The Idaho Youth Soccer Association and Stanno present

Ariela Finley

MAY PLAYER OF THE MONTH

Current club/high school team: Real Boise Soccer Club U13G

ODP experience: State Pool Selection

Position: Favorite position is outside mid-field, but I play different positions including striker, outside-mid, center-mid and sweeper

Most memorable soccer experience: Scoring a PK, playing in the Mayor’s cup tourney in Las Vegas, & playing on a indoor co-ed team with some of my best soccer friends

Favorite teams/players: Marta Vieira da Silva, Abby Wambach, Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez

Mentor/hero: My mentor is Coach Melinda Bodine-Stevens. She makes us believe in ourselves and want to practice and play our best at all times.

Favorite way to spend a few free hours: When I have free time I like to go to the mall, hang out with friends, watch soccer games and watch dance videos.

Accomplishments: An important soccer accomplishment is that I have learned how to play different styles of soccer from different coaches and use what I learn in games.

Favorite quote: “Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” J