Spring Soccer

Gavin had his first soccer game on March 31.  We aren’t entirely sure that he gets it yet but he has fun running around, just not always toward the ball.  It turned out to be a rather chilly Saturday for Gavin’s first game.    

Team practice takes place before each game. 

Strategy time.  Is there much strategy in the U5 league?  Maybe it’s a pep talk!

Gavin looks so cute in his soccer uniform with his cleats and shin guards.

The brother/sister love seems to be more evident recently.  They definitely still fight but it seems like they’ve been playing better together as they grow. 

Gavin had his second game last Saturday.  It was warmer and sunny that day.   This time Abby stayed home with our babysitter.  She didn’t want to stay off the field the week before and it is much easier to watch Gavin play without chasing a two year old around.   

Go Blue Dinosaurs!  The week before the team talked about their team name.  Gavin suggested Blue Dinosaurs and the rest of the kids liked it so that’s what they decided to call themselves.

He picked out the number 30 at their first practice the Thursday before their first game.  The coach got their names put on the back.

It seems like he’s staying closer to the other kids and near the ball during this game.

I’m hoping that with time he’ll start to understand the game better.  He is having fun and is excited about playing. 

I have had to work so I haven’t been able to see him play yet.  Last week when I got home the first thing he said to me was something about how great his soccer game was that afternoon.  He was beaming.  I am looking forward to seeing him play on April 21.