Nate's soccer season

Nate had a great experience this year with soccer. We played through the YMCA and got so lucky with our team, but especially with the coach. Nate's experience thus far hasn't been great and he really hasn't been taught the game. He refuses to learn from his parents so we have to cross our fingers every season for a good coach. This year we absolutely got it.

Nate has huge team spirit and loved his Dallas team. He made lots of great friends and looked forward to each practice and game. We had to remind him that soccer wasn't just about being social, that he had to work hard and play hard while he was there.

 Nate's favorite this season was being goalie. I think that's because he wasn't as confidant with ball handling as a lot of the other kids on the team but he wasn't afraid of stopping a ball. He'd stand ready in front of the goal with his gloves on so serious. He did a great job, too! He never let a ball past him!

Nate's team was unstoppable. They had no losses. There were a handful of really gifted kids on the team. They would run the ball from one end to another and take the shot all by themselves. The middle to the end of the season the coaches really stressed passing the ball and most of the other kids got involved as the ball came down the field.

I hope Nate sticks with it. He's really interested in trying other sports, but he's really enjoyed soccer, too. I hope he gives it more effort when it comes to dribbling and passing. He reminds me of me a little because he'll look at the other kids on the team and realize he's not the best and lose confidence to get better himself. We hope we get the same team and coaches next year!

Nate loved to cheer his team on.  He was always a good sport when it was his turn to sit out.

Playing defense, just like his daddy!

I loved to watch him sprint hard after the ball.

Ready for the pass..

Getting in there after the ball...

Getting ready to try and steal the ball.

Nate learned so much and came so far this season.  We feel really blessed that it was such a great time for him.  Hopefully the soccer fire has been lit for him.