Audrey had never played soccer before and was on a coed team with a number of kids who had been playing for years (and were really, I mean it, REALLY good). At first I thought this could be a disaster for her confidence-wise, but her coaches (both women!) were amazingly encouraging and really helped her learn and improve. She never scored a goal in a game, but in one of her last practices, she scored, and everyone went crazy! :) I don't know if she will play soccer on a team again, but I was very proud of her hard work and her sticking through the season. At her last practice, they played until it was dark, then put on headlamps and glow sticks and kept playing!
These pictures aren't very close. Audrey is in the middle with blue socks.
Running....
Catching her breath!
Carter also played on a coed team. At his age group, the skills are considerably lower (haha) but he also learned a lot. Although there were still a few times when he went to pick up the ball! He really enjoyed playing goalie. I think so he could watch the action and stick his head in the net....
Stopping the ball!
Posing for Mom. :)
A little break in the action.
Last game, receiving trophies from coach
Carter & his soccer trophy
The season is now over and - no offense, kids - I am glad. Juggling 2 kids' practices & games was tricky!
But I am very proud of their hard work and all they learned.
It was a good experience for them all around.
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