Fall brings lots of fun things, including school and soccer! This is Garrett's third year (fifth season) of playing soccer! In the past years, it has been very low key (no refs, coaches on the field, co-ed, etc.), however this year it is the "pros"! We now have refs, the coaches can't go on the field and the parents can't sit with the players! It was a huge shock for the us the first game (last weekend), but we are slowly getting used to the way "big kids" play sports! Garrett had the same coach and team for the last 2 years, but this year everything changed! He now has a new coach (a mom!) and a whole new team! I think this is probably harder on me than it is him! I no longer have the same moms that I get to talk to at practice- but I also no longer know the coach! I am sure that this coach is great- but I do miss the old one! Garrett loves the new coach because she give incentives for playing hard, showing up and being a good teammate! They get little soccer balls that they can iron on their uniforms- it is a great "bribe"- but it is certainly working for Garrett!
The "Fireballs" played a tough game on Saturday- we aren't supposed to keep score (but everyone does), however we lost (5-3)! I think we learned some good techniques they will practice on Monday! He is improving every day, but I have noticed the longer game times really wear him out! I told Ryan he should start taking Garrett for a jog every night to build up his endurance... notice I didn't volunteer for that one (I will save my energy for homework help)! It would make me sweat!! Well, to let you know-our next couple of Saturdays are spent at soccer games- cheering on the "Fireballs!"
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Oh do I ever remember the days at the soccer field! Enjoy! Great Job Garrett! Things get harder the older you get! The pics are great!
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