Having coached soccer at a variety of Austin area schools during his career on the sidelines, Sean Dickson understands familiarity for athletes is essential during a coaching transition.

Familiarity is what Dickson, a three-year assistant coach with the Lehman Lady Lobos soccer program, said has helped to bridge his promotion to the head coaching spot in recent weeks.

It’s a move he hopes can lead to success for a Lady Lobo squad that narrowly missed a shot at the postseason a year ago.

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