SANFORD, Fla. — Two years ago, coaching wasn’t really on the radar of Orlando Pride midfielder Kristen Edmonds.
She had her offseason routine down, focusing on balancing her recovery while maintaining a thriving dog-walking business. But that changed one day as she was walking out of practice with Pride goalkeeper coach Lloyd Axley.
He asked Edmonds if she still planned to stay in town for the offseason; when she said yes, he invited her to join him as an assistant coach at Lake Highland Prep.
Two seasons and one run to the state semifinals later, coaching the high school squad has helped Edmonds find a new way to love soccer.