Goalie!

Andrew had is first soccer game last Saturday and he loves it!  We were not sold on starting him in team sports at 4.  The church where he goes to preschool began hosting Upwards soccer. It seemed like it would be a great time for him to begin in a familiar setting with lots of familiar faces.  Andrew is on a team of 5 (with one of his best buds).  They play 3 on 3.  Some kids are kicking in the sand while others are scoring goals left and right.  Andrew is definitely bent towards playing defense -- he's fairly aggressive, goes after the ball, and above all else wants to protect his goal.  He ran ahead of one of his opponents, posted up as goalie, and blocked her shot. He won the defense star for the game then learned at this week's practice that he cannot play goalie in this league. We are looking forward to a fun season.

 

Little sisters passing the time

Drew and Andrew after the 1st game