The Lawrence Family: Zoe's First Soccer Practice

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Zoe's First Soccer Practice

We decided it was time that our girl get signed up for some type of spring sport. She absolutely loves to play t-ball (or as she calls it "baseball"), but she isn't old enough yet. We decided we would sign her up to play soccer after talking with her about it. We did a little research (I have to give Daddy credit for finding this organization) and decided to go with i9 Sports. I highly recommend this organization, which puts emphasis on simply having fun. I also like the fact they make parents sign waivers that they won't be obnoxious, disruptive, etc., at the games or they won't be allowed to participate. How cool is that? How many of you actually remember that "one parent" that you couldn't stand at sporting events because of the way they acted? I can remember a few and I vow not to do that to my child. I made myself a promise that I would be supportive (win or lose) and that I would be there to cheer her on!

Zoe's first practice was on Friday, April 9, 2010, and she had a ball! I kept telling her the whole way there that there would be times that she would get kicked, knocked down, etc., during soccer and that it was just part of the game. I told her she needed to get up, brush herself off and go back out there and have some fun because that's what it was all about. I also gave her a lecture on not being shy because Zoe will sometimes become suddenly show around kids and adults she doesn't know (she doesn't get that from me). Anyway, we met Coach Amy and Coach Chaz and I must say we are beyond THRILLED with her team. Coach Amy asked everyone, "What's the first rule of soccer?" All the other kids (most have already played before) said, "Don't put your hands on the ball!" Do you know what my child said? She said, "Don't be shy!" I totally lost it and started laughing because it was pretty funny! Kids...you never know what they're going to come out and say!