It was a nightmare getting Lily registered for soccer this year with the YMCA. In the end she got on a team, but they didn't have a coach. Jason stepped up and volunteered to coach a group of 7 3 and 4 year old girls and boys. Wow...what an awesome daddy!
Lily's first soccer game was on Saturday April 6th at Millard Central Middle School. It was a cold and windy day for soccer! Jason did his research (he has never played soccer) and found some drills for little kids. The first half is spent with each team doing drills and "practicing", and the next half is the "game" against the other team. I wasn't sure how Lily would do after her basketball experience a year ago. This little girl impressed me beyond belief! I was so proud of her. She hustled, ran hard and stayed focused the whole game. I could really tell what a difference one year makes. She was too young at 3 to play basketball, but at age 4 she was really into it!
PaPa, Aunt Kylie, Uncle Brian, Presley and Maddie came to cheer her on. I was in charge of video, pics and Avery. I had Avery in the stroller and I turned around briefly and when I turned back around I hear "Look at me Mommy!" Avery had gotten out of the stroller and run onto the middle of the field! Little turkey! Jason did a great job with all of the kiddos. He made sure to get everyone equal playing time and did his best to keep them going and interested in what was going on. I love that he has this time with his daughter. I remember my dad always being at all of my athletic events and coaching me. It was so nice to have that extra special time with him.
Lily has a game every Saturday afternoon until the end of May. This past weekend I was out of town, but Lily had Aunt Trina and cousin Rachel there to cheer her on! They won their first game 7-1 (one little boy had all 7 goals), and they lost their next game and only scored 1 goal. Most importantly, they are having FUN!
"Daddy, I know I'm the coach's daughter, but I still want to play!"
She fell down hard, but got right back up and kept on running for the ball!
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