Saturday was Connor's very first soccer game. It was also his first experience of any type of official game as a team. I can't even begin to describe the cuteness of a bunch of 3 year olds running around on the field playing soccer. It's the only age that you will probably hear things like "Run the other way!"
Connor was so excited to wear his uniform.
From the first practice, he immediately loved his coaches and is constantly trying to hold their hand, give them high fives and hugs, and has a LOT to tell them. Connor LOVES to talk and at one point stopped during the game to have a conversation with the opponents coaches. He knows no strangers! I also heard him several times telling his teammates "You can do this!"
One of my favorite parts was when he would be run straight ahead, but looking over at the side lines with the biggest grin. He enjoyed all the attention.
Coach Jeremy is just reminding them which way they are suppose to kick the ball.
This was Connor's turn to "kick off." I love how 2 of the players from the other team are just standing there waiting for him to get closer.
Connor's coach told them they had to stop the ball from getting in their net so he decided on his own to be the goalie. We also had one of those moments that I have to share so I wont forget. The coach kept reinforcing that on defense they are "stoppers." Connor has not had much experience with soccer, but watches a lot of football with his daddy. So when he was told to be the "stopper" instead of heading toward the ball he ran towards the kid standing perfectly still and knocked him to the ground. Future linebacker?You could tell he was trying to do it as gently as he could, but we had a long talk after about only using our feet in soccer. :)
I loved that Connor's fans outnumbered the actual number of kids on his team. He had lots of people who love him there to support him.
We were so proud of him!
I love that the overall focus was on just having fun rather than how many goals were made.
It is also fun to see sweet friendships forming along the way.
It was a great day!
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