Articles by: Grace Stapelberg '20

The Home Advantage Phenomenon

December 15, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

If you’re an athlete, you are most likely aware of the phenomenon called the home advantage. Whether your home field is a pool, a rink, a court, or an actual field, the difference is clear. Playing on your own turf, in your own environment, often improves the overall outcome ofRead More

The girls’ thirds soccer coaches strategize on Ayres field.

Chin and Chang: The Yin and Yang of Girls’ Thirds Soccer

October 28, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

This week, reporter Grace Stapelberg ’20 sat down with the Head Coach and Assistant Coach of girls’ thirds soccer, Mr. Deron Chang and Mrs. Kristin Chin, respectively. They reflected on their overall coaching experience and on notable memories with the team. Grace Stapelberg ’20: What’s it like coaching with (theRead More

Sam Brown ’20 and Erin Martin ’20 help Girls’ Varsity Soccer win against Greenwich on September 21.

Life as a Varsity Freshman

September 30, 2016 at 6:00 am Comments are Disabled

For most high school athletes, making a varsity team is the ultimate goal. It is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to one’s hard work and skill as a player. At Choate, there are a select few who launch themselves right into the action, kicking off their third form fallRead More