Landon's First Soccer Game

Landon turned 4 in May, but we have yet to have him play any organized sports.  After finding out that our friend Jeff Mac was coaching a team for the Y, we figured we would give it a try.  Only six games and practices just 30 minutes before the games, so just the right amount of commitment for this newcomer. 

I really wasn't expecting too much out of Landon.  At home he likes to play soccer, baseball, etc., but usually lasts for about 5 minutes and moves on to something else.  His competitive nature must have kicked in though, because he was in it to win it.  Game face and all - his team was the tigers and he would growl whenever it was his turn to go in.  Too funny!!

Stats of his first game:  Tigers won 9-0 and Landon got 3 assists and his first goal!!  So proud of my little player. 

On the way to the game

I am a tiger...hear me growl

Grrrrrr

Warming up

Practicing trapping the ball

The players worked on dribbling slow like a turtle and fast like a cheetah.

All the teammates lined up for a drill

Last minute tip before game time...Landon even got to start!  11 players on the team and 5 play at once.

Brody works on his skills.....eating :)

and some dribbling.

LANDON'S FAN CLUB

On his breakaway that ended in his first goal!

GOOD GAME....we actually knew some of the other teamates Olivia and Emma from church

Snacks for the player :)

Such a great first experience....hope the rest of the season goes as well!