The girls started soccer today. Aren't they cute?
Marcus was a natural; unfortunately he is too young to play so he had to sit on the sideline.
They started off by doing basic drills. These kids are ages 4 and 5 and first timers so the first 40 minutes is like a clinic.
They got to do
agility work too. Jump Emma!
Olivia jumps pretty high too!
Marcus did try to join in a few times. He so wanted to play!
The kids set up cones and knocked them down; they could only use their feet...no hands!
They knocked down cones with their balls too. Emma was a pro from the start.
Olivia got to demonstrate a drill with the coach as her partner. She did a great job. She was a very good listener.
Marcus decided to try some
somersaults on the sidelines...he even had a crazy dance to go with them...I didn't get it on film though...maybe next time.
The last 15 minutes is a scrimmage. The girls both landed on the purple team today. I'm not sure, but I think I may have just caught Emma flirting a little...we need to watch her :-)
Game on! Olivia leads the pack with the ball.
Emma lead the pack a lot with the ball. She got right in there. For a girl who was afraid to play, she sure wasn't shy once she got there. I had a feeling that is how it would go.
Go Emma!
Go Olivia!
They were both so happy out there and did awesome! We were very proud.
They never gave up, they kept up with the pack the entire scrimmage.
Then it was time to stretch so our muscles don't get sore. That is coach Taylor leading the way. He grew up in Brazil and has played a lot of soccer so he knows what he's doing...he was AWESOME!
Then in the circle for a little chant.
And we're done! Until next Saturday...the girls asked if we could go again tomorrow. The next 6 Saturdays will be filled with soccer. They loved it and can't wait for more.
The girls started soccer today. Aren't they cute? 
Marcus was a natural; unfortunately he is too young to play so he had to sit on the sideline.
They started off by doing basic drills. These kids are ages 4 and 5 and first timers so the first 40 minutes is like a clinic.
They got to do agility work too. Jump Emma! 
Olivia jumps pretty high too!
Marcus did try to join in a few times. He so wanted to play!
The kids set up cones and knocked them down; they could only use their feet...no hands!
They knocked down cones with their balls too. Emma was a pro from the start.
Olivia got to demonstrate a drill with the coach as her partner. She did a great job. She was a very good listener.
Marcus decided to try some somersaults on the sidelines...he even had a crazy dance to go with them...I didn't get it on film though...maybe next time.
The last 15 minutes is a scrimmage. The girls both landed on the purple team today. I'm not sure, but I think I may have just caught Emma flirting a little...we need to watch her :-)
Game on! Olivia leads the pack with the ball.
Emma lead the pack a lot with the ball. She got right in there. For a girl who was afraid to play, she sure wasn't shy once she got there. I had a feeling that is how it would go.
Go Emma!
Go Olivia!
They were both so happy out there and did awesome! We were very proud.
They never gave up, they kept up with the pack the entire scrimmage.
Then it was time to stretch so our muscles don't get sore. That is coach Taylor leading the way. He grew up in Brazil and has played a lot of soccer so he knows what he's doing...he was AWESOME!
Then in the circle for a little chant.
And we're done! Until next Saturday...the girls asked if we could go again tomorrow. The next 6 Saturdays will be filled with soccer. They loved it and can't wait for more. 
2 comments:
FUN! The twins look so grownup.
How cute!! Marc might just have to coach Marcus. It is so had to believe they are already playing soccer. They look like they are naturals at it.
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