Freshman Lady Viking soccer coach Chris Doherty takes the reins of a young but focused team and is enjoying the challenge.

Following the footsteps of retired and highly respected coach Chama Anderson, Doherty appreciates inheriting “a great bunch of girls with good talent.”

Transitioning from 10 years of coaching middle school, Doherty reflects on the switch to high school.

“It’s been totally different. They work hard and know what they have to do,” he said. “I think I am winning them over a bit. Every couple of days I get a few smiles.”

As far as the prospects for the season, Doherty is very optimistic.

“I am looking forward to  having a great team. They have a really strong heart, they work together and they really want to be a team,” he said.