We were a bit short handed with poor Connor getting sick and Drake deciding soccer was just not his thing that day. So, we shuffled 5 very tired kids in and out of a very competitive, aggressive game with some real little soccer super stars. Although we don’t keep score it’s always tough when goal after goal is made by the opposing team. I must admit, Coach Jamey was getting frustrated and stressed about where I’d gone wrong.
But, to sit with my team during half time, and see their smiling, happy faces, not worrying about the goals scored or anything other than the delicious strawberries in front of them brought me to my senses. Their laughter and positive attitudes reminded me of why we put our kids into sports so young — so they can have fun, learn the importance of sportsmanship and working as a team, and maybe learn the basic rules of soccer.
Big shouts out to Lauren, who continually amazes me with her energy and ability to move the ball down the field. To Riley, who attacks the ball every chance he gets. To Gabby who takes shot after shot at goal without losing confidence. To Conall who plays defense like no other. To Avery who gets into the action of the game and can somehow hear coaches directions from the sidelines. To Connor, who tried his hardest to get there, even though he must have felt terrible in the car. And to Drake, who shows up to his brothers soccer games at 8:30 am and somehow manages to hold it together after being at the soccer field far too long for a 3 year old (thanks to Mom not being able to drive!)
I am extremely proud of all my players and the fantastic job they did sticking with it and never giving up. But, most importantly for following coach’s #1 Rule of Soccer – HAVING FUN!! (even when she didn’t follow it herself at first.)
See you all tomorrow.
Coach Jamey
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