Mavs unified soccer is about family, not competition
The Unified Soccer team gathers for a team photo. The Mavericks coaches Ruby Campbell, far left, Ryan Hadfield, second from right, and Sarah White, far right, made their players pancakes prior to their series of games.
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Mavs football head coach Brett Jay encouraging the soccer players. Jay volunteered to officiate the games at Lions Field.
Mavs soccer player pushes the ball toward the goal. Hadfield and White emphasized the strong effort the players put out on the field.
A Mavs unified player sprints toward the goal to make a goal attempt. Coaches from both teams cheered their players on.
A Mavs unified player regains possession of the ball and breaks away from the competition.
Mavs players high five each other after scoring in a game. Hadfield praised his players' ability to work together as a team.
MOSES LAKE — According to Ryan Hadfield, his coaching background is 100% in baseball. At least that was the case nine years ago when he arrived at Moses Lake High School and there wasn't an opening for a baseball coach. After talking with the athletic director, he learned about Moses Lake’s unified sports program.
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