As USC women’s soccer coach Keidane McAlpine drifted through clusters of players, alumni and parents in the shade outside McAlister Stadium, three parallel moments struck him.
Each had a freshman daughter whose transition onto the team was eased by Prisock. She sought their company, noticed their plights and consoled anyone who was down. As the group ate tacos from a food truck stationed nearby at Senior Day’s post-game tailgate, a shutout of Long Beach State on Sept. 14, the parents shared their appreciation with McAlpine.
“It’s a testament to her,” McAlpine said, “her decision to really make sure that all of these players understand what it means to be here and do things the right way.