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Meet the Managers: Lindsay Tryon and Hannah Sampson

12/7/2021

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Behind every good sports team are team managers that keep the day-to-day engine running.

The GHS boys’ soccer team, which won nine games this fall, had senior managers Lindsay Tryon and Hannah Sampson, The seniors, along with junior managers Laryssa Soares and Alexa Haertel, recorded games, kept stats, and assisted the players and coaches during practice and on game day.
           
Today we highlight Tryon and Sampson, who are best friends on and off the field. 
           
Sampson had previous managerial experience, having managed girls’ lacrosse as a freshman and spent the last two winters managing girls’ varsity ice hockey.
           
She decided to take on the role with boys’ soccer after hip surgery prevented her from playing soccer in the fall.  
           
“I still wanted to be part of the soccer community. All the guys are super nice and the team itself is like a family, so it’s just fun being a part of something,” Sampson said.
           
This fall was Tryon’s first experience as a team manager, taking on the role after Sampson suggested it. 
           
Tryon had also sustained injuries, preventing her from participating in competitive sports.
           
“I’m glad I got the opportunity to do this. It was really fun and a good experience,” said Tryon, who also does Key Club and Interact at GHS.
           
Both enjoyed game day, but it was the simple moments that they liked the best.
           
“It was really exciting anytime we won. The bus rides back were really hyped up and fun,” said Tryon.
           
Sampson particularly liked the Pasta Parties and playing stylist for a day, saying “The boys traditionally dye their hair and I was in charge of dying most of the hair.”
           
Outside of school, the best friends enjoy going to the gym together and hanging out with friends, preferably with sushi and smoothies. 
           
Because of the injuries that prevented her from playing soccer and running track, Sampson plans on pursuing Physical Therapy, but has not made a final decision yet. 
           
Tryon will pursue a degree in psychology or possibly in the criminal forensic science fields, but also has yet to make a decision on which school. 
           
Both said they’ve had a positive experience as team managers and would recommend it. 
           
“It’s fun to be a part of something and it looks good on a college application. Also you get a Varsity letter,” said Sampson, who loves the variety of student life at GHS and the infamous 12th Man student section at sporting events.  
           
​Tryon added that being a team manager allows you to get involved with an already good community of people, “You can’t lose anything from doing it and it’s a good experience. You can make relationships and have fun.”
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