Coach Nyland headed up the most successful badminton/squash season to date. Here’s the season in her own words:
This winter, the badminton and squash team had the most members to date, which required a two-team split from the start. The fearless sixth graders were excited to participate in their first winter sport season for Belmont Day and were ready to embark on every new experience. The team was inspired to hike the stairs at Harvard before heading in to see the facilities, meet the coach, and learn how to play squash for the first time. The snowy hikes and sledding days were filled with lots of laughs and creative conversations.
The seventh and eighth graders brought their own vibe of experience and palpable energy on the daily. Most fondly remembered our trip to Harvard from the year prior, and were well versed with the routine of visiting the college campus and playing on the courts. They carried themselves with a confidence that only middle schoolers can and had no problem teaching those newer to the sport. This group connected through play and music and made a point to submit music requests to sing along everywhere they went. When there was no music, they would make their own.
One day a week, the schedules aligned and the two groups became one. Everyone sang, played, and stepped out of their comfort zone. Together they asked questions, learned new skills, played against new teams, and shared many laughs through it all.
