Soccer Update

Ashley (U8 - Wildcats) Wins 3 Losses 0 Ties 1

Ashley decided to give soccer another chance after taking a few seasons off and has turned into quite the little star. There are 7 girls from Ashley’s class on her team which makes staying focused at practice a little difficult. Game time she is absolutely fearless on the field and scored her first goal 2 weeks ago. Zach referred to it as a totally ‘sick’ shot, which for us old people means…awesome. Last week she was the goalie for the entire game and had six saves and only let in 1 goal. We were all quite impressed. It probably doesn't hurt that she gets lots of practice from her two older brothers, who love putting her in their goal and taking multiple shots at her.

Cameron (U9 – Invaders) Wins 2 Losses 0 Ties 1

Cameron is having a blast playing soccer again after taking a break last season. His best friend CJ is on his team and the two of them with their matching blonde hair are quite a force. Cameron has been doing very well on defense and played goalie for the first time this weekend. A few goals got past him but he had some awesome saves, even taking one shot right in the face. He as really toughened up lately and is still super fast on the field. All that practice with Zach and his friends is really starting to pay off.

Zachary (U11 Competitive – Red Team) Wins 3 Losses 0 Ties 2

We have all finally adjusted to the demands and rigorous schedule that comes with playing competitive soccer. All the hard work is defiantly paying off as we’ve noticed a significant change in Zach’s soccer abilities. We thoroughly enjoy watching every game and are so proud of what an accomplished defender and leader Zach has become. He is a vital part of the team and has played every minute of each game without being subbed out. Zach is having so much fun and really likes his team mates and both of his coaches. As of this weekend the Red team is in 3rd place in their league bracket with 5 more games left to play. Stay tuned for more updates.


Roxanne (Soccer Mom)
Kids playing soccer 3
Practices per week 5
Games on Saturday 3
Hours in the car (I can’t count that high…it hurts my brain)

Oh the life of a soccer mom. Leave work early, ignoring last minute emails, sit in traffic, call kids…remind them to get ready for practice. Arrive home…quickly change into something comfortable. Make sure kids have shin guards, socks, cleats, bag, ball and water. Ransack laundry basket for matching soccer socks. Fill water bottles…ransack drawers looking for matching water bottle lids. Double check kids gear…ransack garage looking for air pump to refill flat balls. Load in the car…count heads 1,2…”Where’s Ashley?” Run back in house, help Ash find missing cleat located under the sofa. Head count…1,2,3, and we’re off. Make 2 quick stops to pick up boys from Zach’s team…it’s my carpool day. Drive 15 minutes, drop the boys off. Drive 15 minutes back towards our house to Ashley’s practice, run down the hill…we’re almost late. Get to the field, run back up hill to get my chair. Walk slowly back down hill, set up chair, open book, spend an hour chatting with other soccer mom’s instead of reading. Run back up hill, load in car…race back to the boys practice for pick up. Drop off boys…finally arrive home…”Mom what’s for dinner? We’re hungry!” Back out of the driveway, head to Wendy’s. Happily do it all over again tomorrow.