On an Island, Where We'll Meet: Fall Soccer

October 7, 2013

Fall Soccer

Keagan is playing soccer again this fall. When he first started playing in the springtime his "coach" left a lot to be desired. And needless to say, he learned nothing. I know he was only two-and-a-half then and the amount that soccer foundations would sink-in was minimal at best, but the coach really could care less about the boys. I mean, she showed up to our first practice in fuzzy Homer Simpson jammie pants. I wasn't expecting a ball gown, but maybe put a bra on and brush your teeth...and wear something soccer-appropriate...you know, make a decent first impression. And at every practice and game, she screamed insults at her 4 year old grandson. It was a bit offensive to us parents. So the season was a wash. We decided to try again this fall, given it had been 6 months and Keagan had matured quite a bit since Spring. We are super thrilled to have Coach Brad and he does a great job with all the boys. He and his wife, Ms. Robin, work super hard with all the boys and I can see that he not only gets it but enjoys it. While the boys scrimmage at practice, the games are a whole other ball game (pun intended). I think their "skill" goes out the window at game time. It's pretty funny and you can really see their age. Keagan loves to throw himself on the ground for no apparent reason, tends to mess with his shorts, and gets a little rough with the other team's players...who happen to be girls. There is only one boys team and one girls team, so the Blue team (us!) plays the Pink team every time. But Keagan did score a goal during the first game and his reaction was precious!! He had to high-five everyone...including the other team's coach!!

Blue Team (they nicknamed themselves "The Bulls")