"Rhode Island Surf has played a fundamental role in developing Pyper as a player. She started with the club in the Spring of 2022 at the age of nine, possessing a very basic skillset. While clubs elsewhere trained twice a week, Surf offered three practices. We found that at a young age, an extra per week with knowledgeable coaches helped improve her overall ability and confidence. Pyper was further driven the following year when opportunities arose to play at a higher level. The potential was seen in her as a player and opportunities were granted to work towards that step up."