This fall Dawson is old enough to play soccer. We asked him if he was interested in playing soccer a while back, and he has been talking about it and looking forward to it ever since! We took him to registration back in July, and we have gotten all of his gear (shin guards, soccer socks, soccer shorts, and cleats) over the past few weeks. Last Christmas he got a soccer goal and ball, so we have been doing a little practicing in the backyard too. He says his cleats help him run really fast! :)
He is playing for AYSO in the munchkin group which is U5. The way it is set up his team will meet each Monday night where they will practice for half of the time, and then the second half of the time they play their soccer game. Monday was his first practice, and a lot of the time was spent organizing the teams and learning basics. Then at the end they did a little scrimmage to practice. The real games and practices start in two weeks. There are 7 boys on Dawson's team, and they have two coaches! Dawson wanted EVERYONE to come watch his first practice and game, so he had his own little fan section! :) John, Carter, Nora Kate, and I were there in addition to Nana, Grandad, Lolly, and Pop!
Dawson listened really well to his coaches, and he is learning about the game. Watching four year olds play soccer for the first time is really entertaining! :) The biggest issue was that they all kept forgetting that they couldn't just pick the ball up! :) It was cute!
Dawson had a blast! And he's already been asking when he plays soccer again!
Carter and Nora Kate did great on the sidelines. Luckily we packed lots of snacks for Carter because he basically ate the entire time, haha! Nora Kate napped the whole time until we got back in the van then she decided to wake up!
I'm looking forward to practicing with Dawson some before his next practice and game and watching him play this season!
Look how big Dawson looks all dressed for soccer practice!
Action shot of Dawson kicking the ball!
I think he looks like a little soccer player! :)
The boys during the scrimmage with one of their coaches.
Carter enjoyed snacking most of the practice and game. Here he is enjoying a fruit leather. :)
Dawson's fan section.
The scrimmage.
For the U5 age group their jersey is a t-shirt. Here he is in his munchkin jersey.
He's very proud of it.
Dawson's number.
Miss Nora Kate napped the entire practice and scrimmage.
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