We had our first soccer game this past Saturday. It was about the funniest thing I have ever seen. It was better than being sober in a bar watching drunk people. It rained ALL day Friday so the fields were a mess, and it was cold. We met early and kicked the ball around a bit and talked to the parents that missed the coaches meeting.
Our coaching consisted of putting everyone in positing then yelling 'run that way and kick it'. The kids had and average of two people to every one child telling them what to do. You know they did not hear a word - and they are thinking - these crazy parents.
It was like a movie. We had kids digging for worms, the goalies were more interested in the mud puddle in front of the goal box. There were supposed to be 7 players on the field. At times I would look up and there would be nine other times there would only be 5. When they got tired the left, when they were ready to play they just joined right it.
The boys did really good. Aaron really surprised me, he was right in on the action. Adian was totally into it - just as we expected. I was actually surprised at how well everyone caught on and participated with just a little direction.
As we were getting into the car they were already asking about the next game. I am going to need to recruit some picture help since it is hard to do while coaching. Would have loved to seen pictures from this game, they were a muddy mess!!
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