Megan had a very interesting first soccer season experience. They
had maybe 7 practices and were going to play 5 games. She only made it
to 2 practices (one b/c she switched teams b/c of practice time conflict
and missed the first practice, 1-2 b/c she was sick, and the other 2-3
b/c of cancellations due to weather.) The 2 practices she did make it to
were practiced in the chilly weather and rain, but she didn't seem to
mind. She only made it to 2 games as well b/c one was canceled due to
weather, and 2 due to sickness.
She had a very good
experience overall other than missing most of the season. She loved
soccer. She loved her coach. (We were very thankful for a coach that
was so good with the kids and someone that made Megan feel comfortable.
I wasn't sure how she would do in a new situation, but we were thankful
that she did well.) She was really funny to watch b/c she LOVED
running around with the kids as they chased the ball around (You could
just tell by her face that she enjoyed running around!), but as far as
getting in the mix and trying to kick the ball, she didn't really do
that. She did kick the ball a few times, but over all, she would just
run with the group. Tim and I enjoyed watching her though b/c we knew
she was enjoying playing.
Here are some pictures we
got from her first game. I was hoping to get more, but I didn't realize
that we would only play in 2 games.
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| Megan ready for her first game. Looking good! |
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| I had to stay by her side until she felt comfortable. But she did very well jumping right in with the team which I was thankful. |
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| Megan loved Coach Chris. He was so nice and really made sure all the kids felt comfortable. Megan was #2. |
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| What goal is your goal? |
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| The kids are a little confused where to point on this one. Megan is trying to figure out what she is supposed to do:) |
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| Her first game is about to begin. The coaches have them all lined up. |
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| Run Megan Run. She was very good at running with the group! |
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| Kick it, Megan! |
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| Notice #2...that's my girl! |
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| Yes, her first game, she tripped over another kid. |
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| And she cried when she fell down as her knees were a little red from the fall. |
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| The coach subbed her out, and I went to check on her even though I knew she was fine. I learned from the first game to talk to her about how in soccer, you sometimes get tripped, but that you have to jump right back up and not cry. You have to be tough. The next game, she fell again to the ground, but got right back up with no tears. |
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| Looks like orange is about to score. Megan again close to the ball, but that is about all she wanted to do this year. Probably next season she will be more comfortable going after the ball more! |
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| Megs placing the ball for a kick. |
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| Coach telling her to kick it hard. |
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| She is ready! |
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| Love this picture...Run Megan Run! |
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| This is a perfect caption of her smiling. She just enjoyed being out there. I loved it. I love sports so it was fun to see her enjoying this sport as well even as a little kid! |
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| The best part i the juice box after the game! |
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| Megs and Emily. Emily so badly wanted to get out there with Megan. Give it 2 more years little one! |
