SOCCER

SOCCER game #1
Saturday, March 13, 2010

The soccer field will be our home Saturday mornings. Ryan and Tyler are both playing and had their first today.
Tyler was quite funny (or should I say frustrating?) to watch as he watched us more than he watched the ball (he is, after all, just 5 years). At his age group, there isn’t supposed to be goal-tending, but Tyler insisted that he was the goalie and he didn’t want to leave the net! Every couple minutes he gave us a huge grin “thumbs up” sign…too cute.

Ryan’s game was fun to watch – 8 on 8 players, full length field, strategy and positions. Ryan played forward (he had some great passes) and goalie (he had a great block). His team won 2-0.

Tyler watching his teammates on the field.


Sideline encouragement/coaching from dad.


Tyler being the goalie.


Ryan dribbling the ball.


Ryan as goalie.


SOCCER game #2
Saturday, March 27, 2010

Ryan’s team lost 0-1. Ryan felt bad after the game because it was while he was goalie that the other team scored. As forward, he did a great job of hustling and got in a few good kicks and dribbles.

During Tyler’s practice this past week, he refused to participate saying that he was too tired, so I wasn’t sure what he was going to do at the game. To our surprised, he actually tried to get the ball…a vast improvement from last week. He still looked over at us ever couple minutes to receive affirmation.

Our budding Futbol player...he was born in Paraguay afterall.


Ryan going down the field.


Tyler (#4) actually participating! Love the "herd" mentality!