First Soccer Practice

Jonathan had his first soccer practice today!  He's been very excited about it all summer. So much so that we had to add this to the chalkboard countdown in the kitchen.  This first year I started him in the park and rec league. Long term there are probably better options for his development, but this was a good place to start.  The main reason I started him in this league is because it is arranged by school grade and then age, not just age. We wanted to get him started off on the right foot, and allow him to be the oldest in the group instead of the youngest.

So far he's been loving it and having a lot of fun. He is very competitive, so he celebrates every good kick and every bad kick even if it's just the ball going out of bounds. So far in practice scrimmages he's been one of the better players. Even when placed in goal to give the other kids a chance, he cheers them on and celebrates with them.  I can't wait to see him in his first game. Although this is all about fun and development, he definitely is out there to win the game. Seeing him celebrate a goal or clap his hands together in disappointment is hilarious.