There is a lot more to soccer than just playing soccer. It's been a frenzy of activity for several weeks leading up to Holden's first AYSO soccer game on Sept. 12. It's amazing that such an old, established organization could be just so unorganized. But, just in time for his first game, Holden got his uniform and was so excited to put it on. I'm just glad we started early. Kevin (the assistant coach) was out of town and it was up to me to figure out how the shin guards work. As if I've ever worn shin guards before.
Here's the team, The Bandits, coached by Dave. His son is Christopher (standing), then there's Michael next to him and Anthony in front, along with Holden.
They practice for about a half hour, then have a half-hour game on Saturdays. It's a lot of hassle for an hour a week, but worth it to watch the determination and drive Holden and his teammates showed.
Before the game started, Coach Dave gave The Bandits a little talk about how it's not about winning. In Holden's division, three boys play for each team at a time. The game is four, five-minute quarters. And they don't keep score.
At the kick-off, Holden had the ball and scored within seconds!
I actually don't know what the end score was. Let's just say The Bandits kicked ass with a lot of goals to none by The Bionicles. We missed the second game, but are looking forward to playing again Saturday.
Here's the team, The Bandits, coached by Dave. His son is Christopher (standing), then there's Michael next to him and Anthony in front, along with Holden.
They practice for about a half hour, then have a half-hour game on Saturdays. It's a lot of hassle for an hour a week, but worth it to watch the determination and drive Holden and his teammates showed.
Before the game started, Coach Dave gave The Bandits a little talk about how it's not about winning. In Holden's division, three boys play for each team at a time. The game is four, five-minute quarters. And they don't keep score.
At the kick-off, Holden had the ball and scored within seconds!
I actually don't know what the end score was. Let's just say The Bandits kicked ass with a lot of goals to none by The Bionicles. We missed the second game, but are looking forward to playing again Saturday.
1 comment:
I think it's lame they don't keep score. Am I going to be a bad mommy?
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