“Emma has been great about keeping in touch with us even when we’re not in camp,” Rodman said. “She’s made it clear that she’s always available for us to talk to her about anything, whether it’s soccer-related or personal. It’s really comforting to know that she cares about us as people, not just players.”
Overall, Hayes’ fingerprints are all over the USWNT program now, from the way the team trains to the way they communicate and even the way they interact with each other off the field. As she continues to put her stamp on the team, it’s clear that the future is bright for the U.S. women’s national team under Emma Hayes’ leadership.
Washington Mystics forward Natasha Rodman’s fitness heading into preseason is still a question mark, but she remains optimistic about finding solutions to her problems. Rodman recently praised Mystics head coach Amber Hayes for her support and efforts to address Rodman’s back injury.
In a recent interview, Rodman spoke highly of Hayes, saying, “She’s been so receptive to everything that I’ve said and even she goes out of her way to reach out to me, to ask how I’m doing and just to let me know they’re working behind the scenes to get people to be able to help with my back just because it is a hard location of injury ’cause with sports, you’re kind of used to the knee down.”
Rodman expressed gratitude for Hayes’ support, noting that she has been very supportive and considerate of all the players on the team. Rodman also mentioned that Hayes has been actively working on finding ways to help her with her back injury, which has been a challenging issue for her.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding her fitness heading into preseason, Rodman’s positive attitude and Hayes’ support are driving factors in her determination to overcome her injury and get back on the court. With Hayes’ guidance and the team’s support, Rodman is hopeful that she will be able to overcome her injury and make a strong return to the court in the upcoming season.
