After trying out soccer for the first time last school year, Lia decided that she wanted to do it again this year. After being in an indoor league that met only once a week last year through our town's park and rec program, we decided to step it up a notch and enrolled her in a soccer club that meets twice a week in an addition to the weekly, soccer games. Sadly, Lia's good friend, Lilah, who she played soccer with last year decided that she didn't want to play again, but Lia went ahead and bravely agreed to be placed on a team without any girls that she knew. With the exception of having a 25-30 minute drive one way to her practice twice a week (in rush hour traffic) and no one to carpool with, it has been a very positive experience so far. Lia has enjoyed getting to know her teammates and has really improved her soccer skills. She has gotten much more aggressive on offense and really improved her footwork. I just love how Lia dives into any new activity wholeheartedly and makes friends so easily.
Although her first soccer game was last Saturday, I was unable to attend since it was smack dab in the middle of Ella's nap time, so Ron just went alone with her. As a result, today was the first time that all of us could go to her game and cheer her on. Although it had poured earlier in the morning, it luckily only sprinkled on and off throughout the game and the girls did a great job. It was so fun to watch her play. Good job, Lia!
Coach Stephanie talking to the girls before the game started.
Ron passed some of the time throwing the kids up in the air. Look at how high up Ella got and she LOVED every minute of it!
Logan's turn!
And we're off! Lia fighting for the ball.
A close-up of our soccer player.
Lia fighting for the ball again.
Dribbling it away from the other team's goal.
Lia kicking it down the field.
Lia running up to help her teammate out.
And chasing it down again!
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