Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Soccer

After deciding Aiden was too young to start playing soccer last year, I was eager to get him started this year in a sport I enjoyed as a youth. As luck would have it, I also get to be his coach.

That's right! I'm in charge of leading not one, but six impressionable young minds. The team has had three practices and we played our first game Saturday. Aiden was a little cranky for the first two practices, but actually participated and enjoyed the third. As well, Ethan enjoys watching his big brother (playing soccer or anything else).

Aiden played alright during his first game, but I only have one player who was anywhere near aggressive enough to go take the ball from the other team. That's what we'll be working on this week.
It's really neat to see the different personalities in each of the kids. They definitely keep me on my toes and challenge me to keep them engaged during the practices and games. I've found some pretty decent resources on the web, but it will probably take a little more time to get more out of them.

Go Tigers!

Marty

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm a proud soccer mom and Ethan is part of the cheering squad:) It is sooo cute to see the kids chasing the ball around on the field...it is like a little mob!
Enjoying this new experience with the tigers!!

Anonymous said...

Tooo... cute I always was kind of a Tigers fan. Go team go. Cute coach too never had cute coaches when I was young,tee hee. Luv Ya, Mom

Anonymous said...

Marty are those shorts or skirts or skorts? Congratulations Aiden have fun. Cheer extra hard for me Ethan. Ness don't forget the snacks. :)

Anonymous said...

Go Aiden!!! Wish we could be there to cheer you on!
Tracey, Bruce and Maddie

Anonymous said...

Ah yes! I remember you playing soccer!

I check in on you from time to time here, so keep it updated better!!

Shawnda