Soccer is a way of life for Kayla Schroeder of Andover Central High School, and she loves playing with all of her teammates at school and on her club team, Rush.

“The best part of soccer at Andover Central is having fun playing a sport that I love with my friends,” said Schroeder. “The club team is like a family, and we all want to see everyone succeed. Club soccer has really helped me improve on reading the ball and overall goalie training. It also has really helped me have confidence as a soccer player and taught me how to be mentally ready as a goalie for the game.”

Schroeder also volunteers at Tanganyika Wildlife Park, loves to spend time fishing, wakeboarding, and drawing.

The senior has dreams of becoming an architect one day and has even shadowed a few places to gain some experience in the field. Kansas State is her college of choice and their School of Architecture. Schroeder said several people have influenced her, helping her reach the goals she has set for herself.

“There have been several people in my life that have influenced me. Off the field it would be my grandfather. He has taught me that with hard work you can achieve your dreams. On the field coach Johnson spent time developing my soccer skills and helping me rise to another level. He also pushed me to believe I could reach my goals. Coach Gruntzel helped me on foot skills and preparing me for life after high school,” said Schroeder.

During her time at Andover Central, Schroeder has enjoyed making memories with her teammates that will last a lifetime.

“I remember my freshman year singing on the bus to games,” said Schroeder. “Club soccer would be winning our tournament my senior year and all the support from the parents.  And playing spoons and other games with my teammates between soccer games.”