Atlantic Girls' Soccer Team Starts Season Under New Coach

Amy Sachs, a Harlan graduate, takes over the Trojans program with a focus on building player confidence.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:53am

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The Atlantic girls' soccer team opens the 2026 season on Monday under new head coach Amy Sachs. Sachs, a Harlan graduate who played college soccer at the College of St. Mary's, emphasizes building player confidence as her main preseason focus. The Trojans return ten seniors, one junior, and several underclassmen as they prepare to take on Glenwood in their season opener.

Why it matters

High school sports programs often go through transitions as coaches retire or move on, and the success of a new coach can have a big impact on a team's performance and culture. Sachs' focus on player confidence could help the experienced Trojans squad reach new heights this season.

The details

Coach Sachs, who moved to Atlantic six years ago with her husband, says her main emphasis in preseason practice has been teaching her players how to be more confident on the field. The Trojans return a veteran-laden roster, including ten seniors and one junior, along with several first- and second-year players.

  • The Atlantic girls' soccer team opens the 2026 season on Monday, April 7.
  • The Trojans' season opener is at home against Glenwood, with kickoff scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

The players

Amy Sachs

The new head coach of the Atlantic girls' soccer team, Sachs is a Harlan graduate who played college soccer at the College of St. Mary's. She and her husband moved to Atlantic six years ago.

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What they’re saying

“My main emphasis in preseason practice is teaching my players how to be confident.”

— Amy Sachs, Head Coach

“This is a fun group, and I'm looking forward to the season.”

— Amy Sachs, Head Coach

What’s next

The Trojans will look to build momentum with a strong performance in their season opener against Glenwood on Monday.

The takeaway

With a new coach focused on instilling confidence, the veteran-laden Atlantic girls' soccer team has the potential to exceed expectations and make a deep postseason run this year.