Another Soccer Season on the Horizon

Yep, that's right...let the soccer games begin.

Kyle talked me into coaching his team again this season. I told him that the only way I would do it is if we tried a different league. So he agreed... reluctantly, but he did. (That is another post on its own.) So we have our first team practice this week and then our first game this Saturday. The first game should be interesting as we got our rosters late from the league. We will have to play as a team and not even know each others names yet. I am a little stressed about it but at least all the other teams will be in the same boat.

At the same time that I am coaching a team for Kyle, he will also, possibly, be playing for one of the "academy" teams (higher skilled club team). And, on top of that, I will be starting my season in a few weeks. Shhwwoooo. That is a lot of soccer. Oh yea, we are also still driving way across town for hockey 2 times per week, too. Yes, we are a sports nut kind of family. So you ask...where/what does the hubby do? Well, he the photographer, videographer, chauffeur, bank, cheerleader, ...well, you get the picture. He is actually the most important part of it all. We could not do any of it without him. He is so wonderful.

....Let the games begin....

Call me "Coach"

Last night I officially started my role as my son's soccer coach for this coming fall season. I went to our first coaches meeting. I felt like I had to sign my life away with all the paperwork. We got our official coaches shirts, picked up our team roster as well as all the uniforms. It was exciting.

I play soccer myself but have never ventured into the world of coaching. I will say that I am a little nervous. Anytime I work with children I tend to get a little uneasy. Working with children is a big responsibility. I take it very seriously.

I will say that there are "pluses" to being the coach. You get to pick the practice days, the practice locations, the position that your child wants to play, and the number that your child wants to wear on his uniform... as well as many others.

I am sure that it will be a fun season!