John Paul started us out with a 10:00am game. In his age group they play 25 minute halves and it's a big field for little guys! John Paul's team had no-one on the bench (I'm thinking some other moms weren't interested in watching soccer in 50 degree mist?!?) and he played the entire game.
With lots of sideline encouragement :)
and he has neat coaches who are super encouraging even when the other team scores more goals!
While John Paul was just getting started Luke was lining up on an nearby field for his 10:15 game!
The five year olds play 20 minute halves on smaller fields with smaller nets, and the main strategy seems to be "chase the ball".
The kid who gets to the ball first gets to kick it ;)
Game-ending huddle and some encouraged little guys as they had a lot of balls go into the net!
And then we had a short break before Isaac started at 11:30. His team is my favorite to watch. No offense to my other guys ... but I have lots of friends with boys on Isaac's team, and my favorite coach in the complex to admire :)
Also, Isaac's team is just fun - they pass and really play as a team, and they are good too :)
Isaac is #2, in the black hoodie. And I know this is from early in the game because those boys warmed up and started stripping off the layers well before halftime.
Those of us on the sidelines never got quite as warm :). But we had a great time and we'll be back again next Saturday!
2 comments:
youth comunity sports are such fun GO VARIOUS TEAMS !!
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Granddaddy
So, well remember those chilly Saturday mornings when you and Stephen played t-ball. Wonderful memories being made. We love you and look forward to seeing a game or two ourselves in a few weeks!
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