Soccer tryouts yayyyyy (but not really)

[ZaiynXavier]

So I absolutely love soccer and I’m trying out for the school team in a few days! Which is great and all, however, As a trans person, it kinda sucks. I have to play on the girls team because afab but it sucks because the coach is one of those coaches who claps her hands and says “alright ladies” and I know that’ll upset me after awhile. 

[VickySGV]

You are in a state where it will be rough for a while but you can live through it if you realize it is not you personally, and you do have us to vent about it to.  You can always let your mind think she is a Scotswoman and the Ladies is actually Laddies.  It's a small mind game to be sure, but it could help your GD just a bit. 

[awkward-yet-sweet]

I played soccer all through junior high and high school.  It was a lot of fun, which was why I did it.  Of course, I played on the girls' team... AFAB and at that time I had no idea what I was anyways.  But I wouldn't have wanted to be on the boys' team because my sister and I enjoy being together. 

 

Maybe the coach's "ladies" comment will be annoying, but try to tune it out.  Focus on the love of the game and making friends. And good luck on your try-out! 

 

** A bit of hope for the future - as an adult, I've enjoyed playing soccer on an intramural team.  In that environment, male/female/trans doesn't matter anymore.  For me, that has been a very comfortable environment and allowed me to continue to have fun and be active.  

[Natalie21]

On 2/20/2023 at 10:28 PM, ZaiynXavier said:

So I absolutely love soccer and I’m trying out for the school team in a few days! Which is great and all, however, As a trans person, it kinda sucks. I have to play on the girls team because afab but it sucks because the coach is one of those coaches who claps her hands and says “alright ladies” and I know that’ll upset me after awhile. 

It will be tough, try not to take is personal like everyone has suggested. If you like soccer it may be worth though depending on how you view the pros and cons.