You can't tell from the picture, but the girls are wearing shin guards (not leg warmers) and soccer cleats. Today was our FIRST practice! It went way better than I expected. I am coaching with my friend Heather, who has a son my girls' age. Therefore they are on a co-ed team. Well, two boys and six girls. Don't tell anyone, but I can't believe the difference in this team and Brayden's team that I helped coach for two years. I think this team is already ahead of that other team after one practice. The big difference is this team (we don't have a team name yet) LISTENS! It's crazy, all in one practice they learned each others names, learned how to pass with the inside of their foot and stop the ball! They don't have these skills mastered, but they GET IT!
Their names crack me up, they are all very similar, so I'm sure I will struggle when they're on the field.
Emma/Emmett
Ellie/Ellie
Ally/Alex
Austin
Dani
Our team name will be decided next week. Some of the suggestions were:
Ponies
Ponies and Dolls
Babies
SMASH babies
WAAAHHH
Waterfall
I told them to think about it, I hope they can come up with a little something different.....we shall see. I love these FOUR year olds. Check back in a week though. :)
