By Hayden Swope
Wichita East’s Amiyah Hamilton has seen a lot of field time over the years, and has dedicated her time and training to club soccer during the offseason. Hamilton has a lot of people to be thankful for as her high school career comes to an end.
“I’ve played soccer for eight years and I first joined because my friend invited me to play on the Eagles club,” Hamilton said. “Shortly after, she quit the sport but I continued to play because I enjoyed it. At first, I played for fun and because I love to compete. Now I play for my mom, because she’s put so much into my soccer career, and I also play for my grandpa, who sadly passed and can no longer make it to my games. When I lack motivation I think of them.”
Club soccer has given Hamilton the opportunity to meet many people, many of them being the coaches that have shaped her into the athlete she is today.
“After leaving the Eagles, I joined Pride where I met family and was coached by Jorge Angle,” Hamilton said. “He made me into the player I am today and without him I would have no career. I was recognized at a club game playing for Pride by Adam Hunter who boosted my soccer experiences and has helped me grow.”
Over the years, Hamilton has seen it all, and some of her hardest and most intense soccer days are her favorite.
“My most memorable soccer moment would have to be when I won the ‘Beat the Heat’ tournament with my Pride team,” Hamilton said. “It was over 100 degrees and it was the hardest mental game I’ve played.”
