Soccer star

Last year, Nolan received a soccer goal from Uncle Tony for his birthday.  He enjoys scoring goals in the backyard, so we asked if he wanted to give soccer a try.  Once of his buddies (a little guy we met in ECFE class) was playing, so we signed him up to play on the same team.  Tonight was their first soccer practice.  the team is made up of 4, 5 & 6 year olds.  I think that’s quite an age range difference, but I suppose it makes sense to have at least a couple of kids who “get” what the goal of the game is.  (Pun intended :))  Here’s the little guy decked out in his spankin’ new shin guards and soccer socks.

Oh, and one other note.  Jake is coaching Nolan’s team.  He offered to help out if no other parents stepped forwards.  Well, apparently no one was up for the task, so he agreed to give it a try.  It should be a fun summer season!