Soccer Stars

We signed the three boys up for Spring soccer. The boys loved it. Nate already had some experience playing so it was fun for him since he knew most of the drills and had a better understanding of how the game works. He decided to up his game, and in so doing volunteered to play goalie for a short time during every game. In California, they never played with a goalie. But here in South Carolina they do, so this was a learning experience for all of us. Nate is a wild little boy, and by wild I mean goofing off and acting silly (which usually means not paying attention to what he is supposed to be doing, like playing goalie). So if I would see him called into goalie position, that was my cue to get next to him on the sideline and coach him through it. He had some great saves, and it was a huge relief (on both of us) when someone else took his place. He also had some great scores and finished the season with Grandpa Stubbs owing him six dollars-- a dollar for every goal.

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Jace was the most excited about being able to play soccer. He had been waiting since Basketball season! This boy was a natural on the field. It was hard for him to stay in the game the whole time, especially at first in this nasty wet heat. All we would have to say is "Jace, go get the ball!" 99% of the time he would take after it like a man on a mission. He was very serious about getting that ball away from whomever had it (even if it was from someone on his team). Then he would turn around and come sit back down on the sideline. Grandpa Stubbs owes him nine dollars.

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Drew is a different story all together. He reminded me of Froggy, in the book "Froggy plays soccer". He payed more attention to the ants on the ground, taking his shoes on and off, rolling around in the dirt with some other kids in the middle of the game. He would be the last to get on the field and the first to come back and sit out on the sidelines. He would come and go as he pleased. Instead of scoring goals, his main objective during a game was to touch the ball with his feet. He would earn ice cream for the family after a game if he would kick the ball 10 times. Hey, we aren't beneath bribery!

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