I introduced this feature last year and was working on a second installment when I hit the dark period (aka that six month stretch of not posting where we focused on moving into a house). A lot happened after that including a run to the Championship game and recognition as the coach of the year in the Women’s USL. As our interviewee is about to start their second season it seems appropriate to post it here (along with a sincere apology for being so late in sharing it).

With that, here’s our interview with Nicole Lukic, head coach of our Minnesota Aurora

1. How did you first get interested in soccer, and what did you like about it?

I started playing soccer at age 10. I liked playing with my friends and being competitive. 

2. What have you learned about how to live from your career playing/coaching soccer?

Do not take anything for granted. Always give your best. Help others as much as you can. 

3. How has preparing for Minnesota Aurora’s first season specifically shown you something (about yourself, about the game, about life) that you didn’t know before?

No major surprises so far. But I will say that I have never had the opportunity to work with so many inspiring and powerful women at the same time and it is something I am enjoying. 

*Bonus* What’s your favorite Kid friendly sing-along-song?

Baby shark! Not because the words are brilliant but because of how happy it makes kids. My niece just started singing this song!